UCSB    LIBRARY 


LEADING 


Manufacturers  and  Merchants 


OF 


NEW   HAMPSHIRE. 


HISTORICAL  AND  DESCRIPTIVE   REVIEW  OF  THE   INDUSTRIAL 

ENTERPRISES  OF 


Portsmouth,    Great    Falls,     Concord, 

Rochester,    Nashua,    Laconia, 

Dover,  Manchester,  Keene, 

ana    Claremont. 


ILLUSTRATED. 


INTERNATIONAL   PUBLISHING   COMPANY,    PUBLISHERS 

102    CHAMBERS    STREET,    NEW    YORK. 

CHICAGO   AND   PHILADELPHIA. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1887,  by 

INTERNATIONAL  PUBLISHING  COMPANY, 
in  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


INTRODUCTORY. 


IN  presenting  this  work  to  the  public,  and  more  directly  to  the  citizens  of 
New  Hampshire,  only  a  word  or  two  is  required  to  explain  its  character. 

Indeed,  the  work  explains  and  vindicates  itself.  Devoted  to  the  manifold 
industrial  interests  of  the  leading  manufacturing  centres  of  the  State,  it  presents  in 
an  intelligent  and  concise  manner  an  attractive  review  of  the  multifarious  business 
activities  that  give  it  commercial  importance  and  prosperity. 

As  a  record  of  the  manufacturing  and  mercantile  industries  in  the  principal 
cities  and  towns,  we  confidently  believe  it  will  not  only  accomplish  much  towards 
their  encouragement,  but  will  also  bring  to  the  attention  of  many  thousands  of 
business  men  in  other  and  remote  parts  of  the  Union  grateful  and  interesting 
information  respecting  the  manufactures  and  general  trade  that  nourish  here.  If 
there  are  qualities  for  which  these  people  are  distinctively  noted  above  others,  they 
consist  in  the  pluck,  energy,  and  ingenuity  they  have  exercised  in  conquering 
honorable  place,  name,  and  good  fortune  for  themselves,  commercially  and  socially. 
It  is  workers  of  this  sort  that  have  rolled  it  onward  to  its  present  position.  The 
avenues  opened  by  the  inventor,  the  manufacturer,  the  merchant,  have  been  often 
indeed  beset  by  obstacles,  but  these  have  been  obliged  to  give  way  to  innumerable 
utilities  of  inestimable  worth  and  value.  What  though  personal  benefit  may  have 
been  in  the  vast  majority  of  instances  the  incentive  of  their  endeavor?  Their 
activity,  their  enterprise,  their  persistence,  their  courage,  have  wrought  the  manu- 
facturing and  commercial  successes  illustrated  and  described  in  the  following 
pages. 

The  data  given  in  them  have  been  drawn  from  the  most  authentic  sources, 
have  been  carefully  collated  and  intelligently  revised,  and  the  utmost  care  has 
been  exercised  in  order  that  the  information  herein  given  may  be  relied  upon  as 
accurate. 

The  reader  will  observe  that  while  the  largest  and  practically  leading  enter- 
prises in  the  general  lines  of  business  are  treated  at  some  considerable  length, 
many  smaller  and  less  prominent  concerns  are  also  reviewed,  for  the  simple  reason 
that  each  one  of  the  latter  in  its  own  way  and  in  its  own  special  department  has 
contributed  its  share  to  the  general  prosperity  and  wealth  of  the  various  commu- 
nities mentioned. 

As  intimated  above,  the  circulation  of  this  work  will  not  be  limited  to  those 
portions  of  New  Hampshire  of  which  it  treats.  It  will  reach  to  distant  sections  of 
the  country,  and  many  volumes  will  traverse  the  ocean  and  enter  foreign  manu- 
facturing and  mercantile  houses,  imparting  to  their  proprietors  a  fund  of  infor- 
mation that  cannot  but  prove  novel  and  interesting. 

The  publishers  of  this  work  beg  to  acknowledge  the  essential  service  rendered, 
by  many  gentlemen  in  its  preparation,  for  which  they  are  sincerely  thankful. 

INTERNATIONAL  PUBLISHING  COMPANY. 


NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 

INDEX  OF  TOWNS. 


PAGE 

STATE  OP  NEW  HAMPSHIRE 21 

PORTSMOUTH 35 

DOVER 64 

ROCHESTER 88 

GREAT  FALLS 100 

NASHUA Ill 

MANCHESTER 141 

CONCORD 178 

LACONIA 209 

KEENE 213 

CLAEEMONT...  .  223 


GENERAL  INDEX. 


PAGE 

Abbott-Downing  Co.,  The,  mfrs.  coaches,  etc.,  Concord  202 

Abbott  &  Webber,  groceries,  Rochester 98 

Adams,  G.  W.,  groceries,  etc.,  Manchester 155 

Aldrich,   Don  H.,  drugs,  etc,  Concord ..  203 

Aldrich.  G.  H.  &  Son.  insurance,  Keene 217 

American  Shearer  Mfg.  Co  ,  Nashua 123 

Amory  Mfg.  Co.,  Manchester 156 

Amoskeag  Mfg.  Co.,  mfrs.  tickings,  etc.,  Manchester..  154 

Anioskeag  National  Bank.  Manchester 155 

Amoskeag  Savings  Bank,  Manchester  157 

Anderson  &  Junkins,  carpenters,  etc.,  Portsmouth...  49 

Armstrong,  31.,  plumber,  etc. .  Keene 21? 

Atlantic  Tea  Co.,  Dover 84 

Ayers,  A.  R.,  carpetings.  etc. ,  Concord 193 

Babbidge,  W.  J.,  boots  and  shoes,  Rochester 

Bacon,  C.  E.,  jeweller,  etc.,  Dover  

Baker,  W.  S. ,  tailor,  Concord 

Bailey  &  Davis,  mfrs.  stove  and  kitchen  goods,  Roches- 


ter. 


Bailey,  H.,  mfr.  undershirts,  etc.,  Claremont — 

Balcom,  Geo.  L.,  mfr.  woollen  goods,  Claremont 

Baldwin,  The  James,  Co.,  mfrs,  bobbins,  etc.,  Manches- 
ter   

Baldwin,  Dr..  dental  rooms,  Nashua 

Ballard,  J.  H.,  insurance,  Concord 

Baril  &  Grenier,  druggists,  Manchester 

Barker,  J.  L.  &  Co.,  groceries,  flour,  etc.,  Nashua  ... 

Bartlett  &  Doak,  mfrs.  shoes,  Laconia 

Barr  &  Co. ,  hardware,  iron,  etc.,  Nashua 

Barry,  E.  C. ,  meats,  etc.,  Dover 

Baty,  Isaac,  stoves,  tinware,  etc.,  Concord 

Bea'l,  J.  R.  &  Co.,  tailors,  etc.,  Keene 

Beals,  H.  R.,  dentist,  Keene  

Berry.  J.  S.,  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  Manchester 

Blaisdell  &  Perkins,  groceries,  etc.,  Manchester 

Blaisdell's  stove  store,  Portsmouth 

Blanchard  &  Co.,  mfrs.  corn  meal,  etc.,  Concord.   . . . 

Blood,  A.  J.  &  Co.,  West  Indian  goods,  etc.,  Nashua. . 

Blue  Store,  The,  dry -goods,  Claremont  

Bod  well,  L.  B.  &  Co.,  coal,  wood,  etc.,  Manchester  . . 

Boston  Branch,  The,  boot  and  shoe  store,  Claremont . . 

Boston  Branch  Grocery,  Keene 

Boston  Clothing  House,  The,  Great  Falls 

Boston  99-Cent  Store,  S.  E.  Butterfleld,  prop.,  Man- 
chester  

Boucher,  A.,  groceries,  etc.,  Claremont 

Boyuton,  C.  E.,  mfr.  soda,  mineral  water,  etc.,  Ports- 
mouth   

Bradbury,  Geo.  H.,  groceries,  etc.,  Dover  

Bradley,  W.  G.,  boots,  shoes,  etc,,  Rochester 

Bragdon,  Oren  &  Son,  mfrs.  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  Ports- 
mouth  

Brason,  J.  P.,  mfr.  fine  cigars,  Portsmouth 

Breacham,  C.  S.  &  Son,  flour,  corn,  etc.,  Great  Falls. . 

Breed  Shoe  Co.,  Rochester 

Brewster.  E.  V.  &  Co.,  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  Dover 

Brickett,  H.  W.,  fine  groceries,  Concord  

Bridgman,  C.  &  Co.,  groceries,  etc.,  Keene 

Briggs,  J  ,  glass,  etc.,  Manchester     

Brooks,  J.  &  Co.,  flour,  grain,  etc.,  Portsmouth 

Brooks,  H.  L.,  pharmacist,  Claremont 

Broughton,  John  H  ,  lumber,  Portsmouth — 

Browne  &  Stevens,  periodicals,  etc.,  

Browne,  W.  E.,  watchmakers,  etc.,  Dover 

Bryant  &  Stratton,  business  college,  Manchester 

Bullard  &  Foster,  drugs,  etc.,  Keene 

Butler,  hatter,  etc.,  Portsmouth 


Canney,  H.  E.,  livery  stable,  etc.,  Dover 87 

Campbell,  W.  H.,  mfr.  paper  boxes 138 

Campbell  &  Williams,  printing,  Manchester 175 

Campbell,  Z.  Foster,  druggist,  etc.,  Manchester 161 

Call.  T.  E.  &  Son,  lumber,  etc.,  Portsmouth 48 

Capital  Fire  Assurance,  Nashua  127 

Carr,  Norman  G.,  jeweller,  etc.,  Concord  200 

Carr,  J.  C.,  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  Portsmouth 43 


Carswell  &  Brown,  groceries,  etc.,  Manchester  174 

Carter,  A.  &  Son,  dry -goods,  carpeting,  etc.,     105 

Cavanaugh  Brothers,  wholesale  dealers  in  horses,  etc., 

Manchester 167 

Chandler.  S.  D.,  Nashua,  elevator  and  grist-mill 129 

Chamberlain,  W.  P. ,  dry-goods,  Keene 220 

Chapman,  J.  H.,  merchant  tailor,  Nashua 140 

Chase  &  Richards  clothing,  Keene,     219 

Cheney,  P.  C.,  Co.,  mfrs.  paper,  etc..  Manchester 157 

Cheshire  House.  M.  J.  Sherman.  Keene 221 

Cheshire  Provident  Institution,  The,  Keene 219 

Chicago  Meat  Co.,  Portsmouth 63 

Churbuck,  G.  H.,  groceries,  etc.,  Dover 69 

Clapp,  Allen,  N.,  wholesale  kerosene  oil,  Manchester..  161 

Clapp  &  Co.,  brass  and  iron  founders,  Concord 197 

Claremont  National  Bank 227 

Clark  Bros. ,  fancy  goods,  Manchester 172 

Clark,  Chas.  W.,  shoes,  Concord 190 

Clark,  D.  E.,  dry -goods,  Concord  207 

Clark,  M.  V.  B.,  groceries,  etc.,  Keene 216 

Clark,  W.  D.,  groceries,  etc.,  Great  Falls  107 

dough,  Geo.  H.,  watches,  etc.,  Rochester 99 

Coburn,    E.  R.,  &    Co.,  mfrs.  picture   frames,  etc., 

.Manchester 173 

Coleman,  F.  B..  druggist,  etc.,  Portsmouth  61 

Collins,  I.  A.,  photographer,  Rochester 97 

Conant's  Steam  Laundry,  Concord 198 

Concord  Manufacturing  Company,  The,  mfrs.  flan- 
nels, etc.,  Concord    301 


Concord  Steam  Laundry,  J.  H.  Toof,  prop.,  Concord.  192 
Conn, Wm., wholesale  butter,  cheese,  etc., Portsmouth.  57 

Connell,  Jas.  R.,  jeweller,  etc.,  Portsmouth 47 

Cook,  O.  H.,  photographer,  Portsmouth 54 

Co-operative  Store,  J.  H.  Stillings,  prop..  Great  Falls.  105 
Corey,  Wm.,  mfr.  knitting-machine  latch-needles, 

Manchester 175 

Cotton,  C.  R.,  &  Co.,  groceries,  etc 133 

Courser,  W.  M.,  groceries,  etc.,  Dover 72 

Crawford  &  Stockbridge.  bookbinders,  Concord 195 

Crippen,  Lawrence,  &  Co.,  Kansas  mortgages,  etc., 

Concord 194 

Crosby  Invalid  Furniture  Company,  The,  Nashua 128 

Cummings  Bros.,  marble  and  granite  monuments, 

etc.,  Concord 201 

Currier,  Edward  H.,  apothecary,  Manchester 155 

Cushing  &  Delany,  grocers,  etc.,  Dover 83 


Daniels,  Joel  &  Co.,  painting,  etc.,  Manchester  

Davis  Bros.,  photographers,  Portsmouth 

Davis,  F.  G. ,  groceries,  etc. ,  Concord 

Davis,  Moses,  city  undertaker,  etc.,  Nashua 

Davis, Wright  &  Co.,  Cheshire  Co.  stove  store,  Keene. 

Dearborn,  John  C.,  merchant  tailor.  Great  Falls 

De  Courcy,  Wm.,  tailor,  Portsmouth 

Dickerman,  Leavitt  &  Co.,  wholesale  groceries,  etc.. 

Dodge's  Hotel,  Rochester 

Dondero  &  Co.,  wholesale  fruits,  Dover 

Dover  Beef  Co 

Dover  Five  Cent  Saving  Bank 

Dover  National  Bank 

Dover  Steam  Loundry 

Dow,  F.  C.,  boots  and  shoes,  Manchester 

Downs,  A.  K.,  flour,  etc.,  Great  Falls 

Downs,  J.  O.,  &  Co.,  fish  and  meat,  Portsmouth 

Dows  &  Wheeler,  architects.  Concord 

Dunbar.  J.  D.,  Livery,  etc.,  Keene  

Dunn,  Geo.,  brewers' agent,  etc.,  Dover 

Dumas,  J.  A.,  dry  and  fancy  goods,  Great  Falls 

Durgin,  Wm.  B.,  silversmith,  Concord 

Dyke,  S.  A.,  harness,  etc.,  Claremont 


GENERAL    INDEX. 


Ellis.  W.  B.,  &  Co.,  clothing,  etc..  Claremont 232 

Emerson,  Clias..  &  Sous.  French  china,  etc.,  Dover...     85 

Emerson  &  ALayuard,  tailors,  etc.,  Nashua 139 

Emery.  John,  mant'r.  monuments, etc.,  Great  Falls.     107 

Evans,  Ira  C.,  printing.  Concord   191 

Evans,  Henry,  furniture,  etc.,  Rochester 99 

Everett  Knitting  Works,  mt'rs.  cardigan  jackets,  etc., 
Manchester 170 

Fairbanks,  H.  B.,  auctioneer,  etc.,  Manchester 177 

Faucher,  H.  I.,  provisions,  etc.,  Manchester  172 

Feinemau,  F.,  merchant  tailor,  Rochester  94 

Felton,  S.  A.,  &  Son,  mt'rs.  brushes,  Manchester 157 

First  National  Bank,  Nashua  124 

First  National  Bank  of  Concord,  N.  H.,  The 190 

First  National  Bank,  Portsmouth   45 

First  National  Bank,  The,  of  Manchester 153 

Fisher,  Edwin  C.,  photographers.  Claremont 230 

Fitzgerald.  Rufus.  mfr.  leather  belting,  Nashua 127 

Flanders  &.  VVessen,  beef,  pork,  etc.,  Nashua 126 

Flather  &  Co.,  machinists  tools,  etc.,  Nashua 119 

Fletcher  &  Tan  ton,  furniture,  etc.,  Portsmouth 57 

Flyun  Bros.,  meats,  groceries,  etc..  Portmouth 55 

Folsom.  E.  \V.,  jeweller,  etc..  Great  Falls  107 

Ford  &  Kimball,  car  wheels,  Concord 195 

Forsaith.  S.  C.,  Machine  Co.,  infrs.  circular  saw  mills, 

etc.,  Manchester 160 

Foss,  J.  W..  &  Co.,  musical  .instruments,  etc.,  Dover.    74 

Foster,  G.  W.,  music  store,  Keene   222 

Foye,  M.  C..  fancy  goods,  etc.,  Portsmouth 47 

French,  J.  T.,  doors,  sash,  etc.,  Portsmouth  61 

French.  Geo.  B..  dry -goods,  etc.,  Portsmouth 51 

Frost,  J.  E.,  steam  and  shingle  mill,  Berwick 110 

Gay,  Arthur  E.,  steam,  gas.  and  water  fitt'g,  Nashua.  131 

Gee.  Austin  W..  undertaker,  etc.,  Claremont 226 

Gerrish,  S.  J.,  groceries,  etc.,  Portsmouth 49 

Giffin  &  Son,  coal.  Keene   221 

Glendon  House,  East  Rochester  93 

Globe  Tea.  Coffee,  and  Variety  Store,  The,  W.  B.  Neal, 

prop.,  Rochester 93 

Goodrich,  H.  M..  furnaces,  etc.,  Nashua  135 

Goodrich,  Mercer,  books,  etc.,  Portsmouth 57 

Goodwin.  H.  C.,  pharmacist    81 

Granite  Hosiery  Mills,  Laconia 211 

Granite  State  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Portsmouth 42 

Granite  State  Trust  Company,  Manchester 159 

Grant's  Hotel,  f.  Grant,  prop.,  Great  Falls  108 

Gray.  F.  L.,  funeral  furnishers,  Manchester 163 

Gregg  &  Son,  mf  rs.  doors,  sash,  etc.,  Nashua 123 

Griffin,  John,  hatter,  etc.,  Portsmouth 50 

"Grimes' ''  Bread,  Cake,  etc.,  Dover. 73 

Gurnsey  Bros.  &  Co.,  bakers,  etc.,  Keene 220 

H  11.  A.  S.,  mfr.  loom  harness,  etc..  Dover 74 

Hall.  I.  D.,  dry-goods,  etc.,  Claremont  232 

Hall,  Wm.,  flour,  grain,  etc.,  Nashua 135 

Hall.  Wm.  G.,  dry-goods,  etc.,  Keene 2]6 

Ham.  J.  T.  W.,  mfr.  hats,  etc.,  Dover 7? 

Hannaford,  A.  M.,  coffins,  etc..  Claremont 228 

Hardy  &  Co..  groceries,  etc.,  Manchester 168 

Hardy,  F.  C..  dry -goods,  etc.,  Keene  216 

Harmon,  Chas.  H.,  fruits,  confectionery,  etc..  Great 

Falls 106 

Harmon.  Mrs.  C.  H.,  millinery,  etc.,  Great  Falls 106 

"Hartigan,  P.  H.,  groceries.  Rochester 99 

Hasty  Bros.,  restaurant,  etc.,  Dover 82 

Hastings,  J.,  meats,  Claremont 226 

Haubrick.  F.,  &  Co.,  clothing,  etc.,  Claremont 231 

Hawthorne.  The.  A.  R.  Place,  prop.  Great  Fails 82 

Hayes,  A.  W^jjeweller,  etc.,  Dover 74 

Hayes,  Geo.  W..  harness,  etc..  Dover 75 

Heath,  Frank  E  .  upholster'd  furniture,  etc.,  Concord  195 

Heath,  T.  A.,  &  Co.,  carpets,  etc..  Concord 200 

Heath  &  Stevens,  marble  and  granite  works,  Man- 
chester   167 

Henderson,  C.  T.,  com,  flour,  etc.,  Dover 87 

Hendrick.  A.  P.,  jeweller,  etc.,  Nashua 133 

Hersom.  L.  R..  &  Son,  wool,  etc..  Great  Falls 106 

Hilton  &  Willcomb.  printers,  Manchester 16G 

Hoit.  J.  Frank,  grocers,  etc..  Concord 199 

Holman.  Chas  ,  mfr.  confectionery,  Nashua 137 

Holt  Bms..  infrs.  Concord  wheels.  Concord 196 

Hotel  Wrisley,  Bnelduo  &  Thurston.  proprs 96 

Howard  &  French,  mfrs.  furniture,  Nashua 119 

Howe.  I.  S..  livery  and  sale  stable,  Rochester 95 

Howes  &  Ford,  printers,  etc.,  Dover 86 

Home,  S.  P.,  &  Co  .  mfrs.  sash,  doors,  etc.,  Berwick.  104 

Hunt.  J.  E.,  druggist.  Nashua 118 

Humphrey,  Dodge  &  Smith,  hardware,  etc.,  Concord.  206 
Huse,  W.  D.,  knitting-machines,  Laconia 212 

Ilsley  &  Moore,  insurance,  Portsmouth 63 


Indian  Head  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Nashua ]•>:> 

Indian  Head  National  Bank,  Nashua 120 


Jackman,  S.  S.,  &  Co.,  engineers,  etc.,  Nashua 

Jackman  &  Sexton,  carpets,  etc  

James  Bros.,  livery  stable.  Manchester 

James,  E.  P  ,  stables,  Manchester 

Jenness  &  Dowd.  mfrs.  marble,  Portsmouth. 

Jewell,  W.  S.,  wholesale  grocer,  etc.,  Manchester 

Jones,  C.,  &  Co..  hardware,  etc.,  Claremont 

Jones,  F.  R.,  fruits,  Keene 

Jones,  Frank,  brewery.  Portsmouth ....'..'..'. 

Jones  &  Gordon,  millinery,  etc  .  Rochester ! 

Jones,  J.  B.,  auctioneer,  etc.,  Manchester 

Johnson,  E.  P.,  Co.,  coal,  wood,  etc  .  Manchester' 
Josselyn,  L.  H.,  &  Co.,  infrs.  furniture,  Manchester.. 

Keene  Cash  Clothing  Store 

Keene  Five  Cents  Savings  Bank 

Kelley,  H.  M.,  mfrs.  stoves,  etc..  Rochester 

Kelley,  Park  H.,  druggist,  Manchester 

Kendall  P.  A.,  mfrs.  saws,  etc.,  Nashua 

Kennard,  B.  F.,  drugs,  etc. .  Dover 

Kennedy  &  Miller  mfg.  company,  Portsmouth 

Killoren  Bros.,  groceries,  etc 

Killoren,  M.,  &  Co.,  dry -goods,  etc  .  Dover 

Kimball  &  Co.,  dry  and  fancy  goods,  Nashua 

Kimball,  C.  H.,  piano's,  etc.,  Manchester 

Kimball.  D.,  &  Co  .  apothecaries.  Portsmouth 

Kimball,  O.  F.,  mfr.  ladies'  furnishing  goods,  etc., 

Dover 

Kimball.  O.  H.,  printer  and  engraver,  Manchester 

Kimball,  W.  G.  C..  photographer.  Concord 

Knowlton  &  Stone,  hardware,  etc  ,  Keene 


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Ladd  W.  D.,  &  Co.,  City  Bakery,  Manchester 176 

Langden  Manufacturing  Company,  fine  shirtings,  etc., 

Manchester. .   158 

Laue.  J.  G..  insurance,  Manchester ..   167 

Lawrence.  E  Percy,  tailor.  Portsmouth 48 

Leighton.  Geo.  A.,  knitting  machines,  Manchester. . .  169 

Lindsey.  C.  H..  photographer,  Nashua US 

Littlefleld.  Frary  &  Co.,  furnaces,  ranges,  etc..  Dover.    77 

Loan  and  Trust  Savings  Bank,  Concord 189 

Locke,  H.  C..  fruits,  Portsmouth 60 

Locke,  L.  F..  surgeon,  physician,  and  dentist.  Nashua  136 

Londonderry  Lithia  Spring  Water  Co.,  Nashua 130 

Lord,  C.  1j..  fancy  goods,  etc.,  Great  Falls 108 

Lothrop,  D.,  &  Co..  clothing,  etc..  Great  Falls        104 

Lothrop,  Farnham  &  Co.,  clothiers,  etc.,  Dover 70 

Lovejoy,  G.  L.,  undertaker,  etc  ,  Concord 208 

Lowell,  J.  P.,  "Crockery  Hall,"  etc 84 

Lucier  &  Perrault,  dry-goods,  etc.,  Nashua 125 

Manchester  Beef  Co.,  The 164 

Manning.  J.  K.,  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  Portsmouth •  60 

Mansion  House.  The,  Rochester 94 

Marden  &  Mygatt,  stoves,  etc.,  Nashua 137 

Marshall,  H  ,  wholesale  produce,  Manchester 165 

Marshall  &  Knowlton,  pharmacists.  Manchester 168 

Marston,  C  E  ,  foundry  and  machine  works.  Dover..    81 

Marston,  J.  N  ,  real  estate,  etc..  Manchester 174 

Martin,  C.  H.,  &  Co.,  drugs,  etc..  Concord 1«> 

Martin.  L.,  livery  stable,  etc.,  Keene 217 

McCrillis,  Herbert,  groceries,  etc..  Rochester 99 

McCuIlough  &  Nichols,  livery,  Claremont 227 

McKean,  R.  E.,  tailor.  Manchester 152 

McQuesten.  G.  B.,  West  India  goods,  etc.,  Nashua. ..  135 

McQuesten  &  Co.,  flour,  grain,  etc..  Nashua 118 

McQuesten  &  Chase,  ice.  wood,  etc  .  Nashua 137 

Mead,  Lewis  K.,  druggist.  Manchester    163 

Mead,  Mason  &  Co..  contractors,  etc..  Concord 193 

Meader,  J.  J.,  clothing.  Rochester 95 

Merrimack  County  Savings  Bank,  Concord 192 

Merrimac  Manufacturing  Co..  confectioners.  Dover.     69 

Merrill  Brothers,  flour,  grain,  etc.,  Manchester 155 

Merrill.  M.  J..  real  estate.  Nashua 118 

Meserve.  agent  for  millinery  goods.  Dover 75 

Meserve.  J.  H.,  mfr.  lumber,  etc.,  Rochester 97 

Miller  &  Putnam,  stoves,  etc.,  Claremont 231 

Miville,  F.  C..  drugs,  chemicals,  etc  ,  Manchester.          172 
Montgomery,  D.  H..  agent,  Knabe  pianos.  Portsmouth    61 

Mooar,  John,  jeweller,  Manchester 173 

Moody,  Estabrook,  &  Andersons,   mfrs.   boots  and 

shoes,  Nashua 129 

Moodie,  J.  M..  merchant  tailor.  Great  Falls  109 

Moore,  Geo.  H..  boots  and  shoes,  Concord 191 

Moore.  Geo.,  druggist,  etc..  Great  Falls 105 

Morrill,  J.  G.,  &  Co.,  groceries,  etc..  Rochester 96 

Morrill,  \Vm.  A.,  window-shades,  etc.,  Dover 71 

Morrill  &  Danforth.  insuranee,  Concord 207 

Morse,  Jos.  P.,  insurance,  etc.,  Portsmouth. 56 


GENERAL    INDEX. 


PAGE 

Moses  Brothers,  newspapers,  etc.,  Portsmouth 57 

Moses,  F.  W.,  pianos,  organs,  etc.,  Portsmouth 45 

Moses,  J.  W.,  tailor,  etc.,  Portsmouth 59 

Munns  &  Paige,  steam  and  gas  fitters,  etc.,  Concord.  196 
Murdick  &  Lord,  mf rs.  fine  confectionery,  Keene  —  216 

Murphy,  David  E.,  dry -goods,  Concord 207 

Murray  &  Co.,  mfg.  chemists,  etc.,  Nashua 131 

Nashua  Bobbin  and  Shuttle  Co 128 

Nashua  Card  and  Glazed  Paper  Co 132 

Nashua  Lock  Co 126 

Nashua  Savings  Bank  127 

Nashua  Steam  Press  and  Boiler  Works,  J.  J.  Crawford 

&  Son.  pro  s  132 

National  Rockingham  House  Stable,  N.  Jones,  prop., 

Portsmouth 60 

National  State  Capital  Bank,  Concord 188 

Nealley,  B.,  dry  goods,  etc..  Dover  72 

Nelson,  Joseph,  peanuts,  fruits,  etc..  Great  Falls 110 

Nelson,  N.  C.,  watchmaker,  etc.,  Concord 208 

Newell,  L.  V.,  &  Co..  photographers.  Portsmouth  ...  53 
New  Era  Tea  Company,  Herbert  &  Tenney,  props., 

Keene  219 

New  Hampshire  Banking  Co.,  Nashua  122 

New  Hampshire  Fire  Insurance  Co..  Manchester 156 

New  Hampshire  House.  M.  O.  Donnell.  prop.,  Dover.  85 

New  Hampshire  Nat.  Bank.  Portsmouth 5'J 

New  Hampshire  Savings  Bank,  The.  Concord 191 

New  Hampshire  Trust  Co.,  The.  Manchester 152 

Newman.  Chas.  T.,  apothecary,  Manchester .• 168 

Newton,  Win.  C.,&  Son.  ship  stores,  etc.,  Portsmouth  49 

Not-well,  H.  S.,  dry-goods,  etc..  Nashua  138 

Nute,  Geo.  F.,  &  Co.,  meats,  etc.,  Dover 82 

Nutt,  C.  H.,  hardware,  etc.,  Nashua 134 

Oliver,  F.  M.,  &  Co.,  wholesale  boots,  shoes,  etc., 

Manchester 153 

Osborn.  J.,  mfr.  confectionery,  Nashua 139 

Otis,  B.  B.,  doors,  sash,  etc.,  Nashua 131 

Paare  Belting  Co. ,  Concord 200 

Palmer  &  Garmon,  Manchester  Marble  and  Granite 

Works 177 

Parker,  A.  E.,  fancy  goods,  etc..  Dover : 70 

Parker,  John  R..  photographer.  Great  Falls 107 

Parshley,  A.  S.,  insurance,  etc  .  Rochester 96 

Partridge  Bros.,  flour,  feed.  etc..  Manchester 157 

Pattee  Bros.,  house  furnishers.  Dover 71 

Pender,  John,  insurance.  Portsmouth 54 

People's  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Manchester 159 

People's  Savings  Bank.  The.  Manchester 161 

Perkins,  C.  A.  H..  books,  etc..  Claremont 226 

Perkins,  W.  T.,  steam  and  gas  fitters,  etc  ,  Dover.  .  84 

Pettee  &  Adams,  flour,  grain,  etc  .  Manchester 165 

Pettigrew,  J.,  boots,  shoes,  etc..  Portsmouth 58 

Phelps,  Geo.,  &  Son.  coal,  Nashua 134 

Phjlbrick.  O.  F.,  &  Co.,  coal  and  wood,  Portsmouth  .  56 
Philbrick,  S.,  &  Co.,  mfr.  marble  monuments,  etc., 

Portsmouth 53 

Phoenix  Hotel,  Edson  J.  Hill,  manager.  Concord 204 

Pierce,  D.  C.  M.,  meats,  fish,  etc.,  Dover 82 

Pierce,  H.  W.,  &  Son,  machinists,  etc  ,  Great  Falls. . .  106 

Pierce,  J.  L..&  Co.,  crockery,  glassware,  etc..  Nashua  125 

Pike  &  Heald,  mfrs.  of  stoves,  etc..  Manshester 159 

Piscataqua  Savings  Bank,  Portsmouth 52 

Poore,  D.  M.,  groceries,  etc.,  Manchester 174 

Porter,  Roger  W.,  mfrs.  shuttles,  etc.,  Nashua 140 

Portsmouth  Brewing  Co 52 

Portsmouth  Marble  Works 50 

Portsmouth  Machine  Co 46 

Portsmouth  Shoe  Co.,  The.  Portsmouth  41 

Plummer,  H.  N.,  mfr.  harness,  etc.,  Rochester 98 

Hummer.  Wm.,  teas,  coffees,  etc.,  Great  Falls 109 

Prescott  Piano  and  Organ  Co.,  The,  Concord 205 

Preston,  J.  W.,  M.D.,  druggist,  Great  Falls 108 

Rackley.  B.  F.,  apothecary,  Dover 78 

Rand  &  Rire.  stoves,  etc.,  Claremont 232 

Randall,  E.  H..  steam  heating,  etc..  Concord 198 

Randall.  J.  D.,  printer,  Portsmouth 59 

Rand  ill.  .J.  L    ship  stores.  Portsmouth 60 

Ban  no,  H.  C..  mfr.  harness,  etc.,  Manchester 165 

Ranlet  &  Marsh,  coal,  wood.  etc..  Concord 197 

Reed,  Fred..  &  Co.,  fine  groceries.  Concord 204 

Reed,  J.  Mason,  mfr.  boxes.  Keene 220 

Ret-.  1.  \Vm.  H.,  meats,  Nashua '..  139 

Reynolds,  Geo.  A.,  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  Dover '. 

Rich.  Brock  &  Co..  mfrs.  sumac  linings,  etc..  Great 

Falls  110 

Rich  &.  Higgins,  fish,  meat,  etc.,  Dover 76 

Richards,  A.  L.,  dry  and  fancy  goods,  Rochester.  92 

Richardson,  G.  G.,  5  and  10-cent  wares,  Manchester  165 


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Ricker,  F.  S.,  boots  and  shoes.  Great  Falls 108 

Rider  &  Cotton,  iron,  steel,  etc..  Portsmouth 44 

Rief,  Geo.  W.,  mfr.  stair-rails,  etc.,  Manchester 154 

Roberts,  S.  J.,  Jr.,  meats,  etc.,  Claremont 229 

Robinson,  J.  F.,  &  Co.,  groceries,  etc.,  Berwick..   109 

Rochester  Steam  Laundry 99 

"Rockingham,"  The,  Portsmouth 43 

Rollins,  E.  H.,  &  Son,  bankers,  etc.,  Concord 199 

Sampson,  W.  J.,  &  Co.,  painters,  etc.,  Portsmouth. ..  44 

Sanborn,  Chas.,  furniture,  carpets,  etc.,  Great  Falls..  104 

San  born,  J.  B.,  publisher,  etc..  Concord 197 

San  born ,  W.  C. ,  apothecary,  Rochester 97 

Sawyer  Woollen  Mills,  Dover 76 

Scott.  Geo.  F.,  variety  store.  Claremont 227 

Seavey,  J.  Frank,  &  Co.,  clothiers.  Dover.   71 

Seavey.  Woodbury,  seeds,  agricultural  implements, 

etc..  Portsmouth, 63 

Shattuck,  E.  L  ,  D. D.S.,  dentist,  Nashua 134 

Shattuck,  G.  C.,  investment  securities.  Nashua 134 

Shaw,  Geo.  W.,  &  Co..  drugs,  Rochester 92 

Sheldon  Bros.,  mfrs.  furniture,  Portsmouth 54 

Shelters,  Leonard,  wholesale  hay,  flour,  etc.,  Man- 
chester   166 

Shepard,  B.  F.  &  S.  D.,  real  estate,  etc.,  Manchester.  171 

Silsby,  G.  H.  H.,  &  Son.  printers,  etc..  Concord 207 

Simpson.  C.  E.,  merchant  tailor,  etc..  Portsmouth. ..  51 

Sinclair,  W.  W..  fruits,  nuts,  etc.,  Rochester 98 

Skinner,  A.  B.  &  S.  W.,  dry-goods,  etc..  Keene 218 

Slayton.  E.   M.,  wholesale  butter,  eggs,  etc  ,   Man- 
chester   171 

Sleeper  &  Hood,  merchant  tailors.  Concord  197 

Snow,  F.  C.,  &  Co..  merchant  tailors,  etc.,  Dover 81 

Smart,  Eugene,  rifles,  guns,  etc  ,  Dover  84 

Small,  D.  P.,  real  estate,  etc..  Manchester 173 

Smith  American  Organ  and  Piano  Co.,  The,  Man- 
chester    170 

Smith,  C.  W..  wall-papers,  etc 72 

Smith,  J.  A.  V..  mfr.  Smith's  patent  steel  speeder 

flier,  Manchester 158 

Smith  &  Walker,  carriage  hardware,  Concord 192 

Snow,  F.  C..  Tailors,  Dover 81 

Spofford,  Chas.  B.,  apothecary,  Claremont 238 

Star  Clothing  House.  Claremont 228 

Stearns,  H.,  commission  merchant.  Nashua 128 

Stearns.  J.  E  ,  &  Co  ,  meats,  etc..  Manchester. 175 

Sterns.  Wm  .  &  Co.,  dry -goods,  Dover 74 

Stewart.  T.  W.  &  J.  H.,  merchant  tailors.  Concord. . .  205 

j  Stowell.  Geo.  H.,  hardware,  etc.,  Claremont 229 

:  Straffnrd  National  Bank.  Dover 81 

!  Strickland.  P..  sailmaker.  etc.,  Portsmouth 59 

Stringer,  S..  mfr.  mineral  waters,  etc.,  Rochester 97 

Sugar  River  Paper  Mill  Company,  Claremont 226 

Sullivan  House.  H  G.  Fitch  &  Son.  props.,  Claremont.  227 

Sullivan  &  Littlefield,  apothecaries,  Dover 83 

Sullivan  Machine  Co.,  The,  mfrs.  quarrying  machines, 

etc..  Claremont 229 

Sweetser,  J.  P.,  kitchen  furnish 'gs,  etc.,  Portsmouth.  48 

Tash,  E.  S..  &  Co.,  groceries,  etc.,  Dover 77 

Tayler,  Chas.  W.,  ranges,  furnaces,  etc  ,  Portsmouth.  55 

Taylor.  J.,  &  Son,  flour,  etc.,  Manchester 174 

,  Tebbetts,  J.  M.,  millinery,  Portsmouth 55 

I  Thacher.  J.  H.,  pharmacist,  Portsmouth 58 

Thorne,  E.  N  .  dry  and  fancy  goods.  Rochester 95 

Thorp  &  Bartlett,  stoves,  ranges,  etc.,  Manchester.. .  17C 

Thorpe.  T.  L.,  wool,  etc.,  Manchester 160 

Thurston,  J.  B.,  mechanical  engineer,  Concord 192 

Thwing,  A.,  Great  Falls  Book-store 109 

Tibbetts,  E.  A..  &  Son,  hardware,  etc..  Great  Falls. ..  107 

Tibbetts,  R.  Frank,  watches,  clocks,  etc  .  Rochester..  94 

Tilden,  G.  H.,  &  Co..  booksellers,  etc..  Keene 218 

Tilton.  F.  C..  clothing,  etc..  Dover 83 

Tilton.  G.  H..  mfr.  woollen  hosiery,  Laconia 211 

Tilion,  J.  s.,  mfr.  saddles,  harness,  etc.,  Portsmouth.  47 
Towle.  John  E.,  &  Co.,    packers   pork,   lard,  etc., 

Manchester 154 

Tremont  House.  R.  K.  Sherman  &  Co.  Nashua 120 

Trickey.  C.  H.,  &  Co.,  coal  and  wood.  Dover 76 

Trickey.  C.  P..  pianos,  etc.,  Manchester 163 

Tuft •<.  ("has.  A .,  pharmacist,  etc..  Dover 77 

Twombly,  R.  H.,  marble  works,  Dover 85 

Underhill  Edge-tool    Co.,  and  Amoskeag  Axe  Co., 

Nashua 121 

Underbill.  W.  P.  &  Co.,  druggists.  Concord 190 

Union  Mortgage  and  Trust  Co.,  Manchester 171 

Union  Toy  Turning  Works,  Claremont 231 

Vale  Mills,  mfrs.  cambrics,  sateens,  etc.,  Nashua 120 

Vance,  G.  R.  &  Co.,  stoves,  etc.,  Manchester 166 


GENERAL    INDEX. 


Vickery,  W.  H.,  apothecary,  Dover 73 

Wadieigh,  G.  W..  millinery,  etc..  Concord 193 

Walker.  J.  Albert,  wholesale  and  miners'  agent  for 

coal,  Portsmouth 50 

Walker,  J.,  dry-goods,  etc.,  Rochester 98 

Walker,  Win. 'P..  merchant  tailor,  Portsmouth 61 

Wallace. A. C.,mfr.  building  lumber,  etc..  Manchester.  163 

Wallace,  E.  G.  &  E.,  mfrs.  leather,  etc..  Rochester 94 

Wallace,  F.  L.  &  Co.,  city  undertakers,  etc.,  Man- 
chester   170 

Ward,  A.  X.,  undertaker,  etc.,  Dover 80 

Wardner,  S.,  mfrs.  fine  cigars.  Concord 203 

Watts,  Fred.,  watches,  etc.,  Manchester 160 

Way.  Frank  L.,  pharmacist,  Manchester 166 

Webster  House.  A.  H.  Webster,  prop.,  Portsmouth..     45 
Wendell,  A.  P.  &  Co..  hardware,  etc  ,  Portsmouth...     56 

Weeks,  M.  S.,  groceries,  etc  .  Great  Falls 109 

Wells,  J.  H.,  ranges,  etc..  Portsmouth 62 

Whalen,  N.  J..  mfr.  harness,  etc  ,  Manchester 168 

Wheat,  Qeo.  E..  dry-goods,  Nashua 132 

Wheeler,  Harry  B  ,  printer.  Nashua 138 

White  Mountain  Freezer  Co.,  Nashua 122 

White  Mountain  Mills,  mfr.  of  woollen  hosiery,  etc., 
Laconia 212 


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Whitcomb,  E.  P.,  paper-hangings,  etc.,  Keene 217 

Wiggin,  J.  H.  &  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  etc.,  Man- 
chester   160 

Wiggin,  Chas.  AV.  &  Son,  mfg.  furniture,  Dover 87 

Wijfgin,  W.  S..  groceries,  etc..  Dover 84 

Winii,  A.  B.,  mfg.  confectionery,  etc.,  Nashua 133 

Winuipiseogee  Hosiery  Mills,  Laconia 811 

Winslow,  J.  H..  boots,  shoes,  etc. .Dover 85 

Williams    &  Co.,   successors  to  Francestown  soap-     ' 

stone  Co.,  Nashua    124 

Williams,  J.  B.  &  Sons,  tanner?  and  mfrs.  leather, 

Dover 80 

Wolf,  S.  &  Co.,  merchant  tailors,  etc..  Rochester 94 

Woods,  John,  carpetings.  etc..  Nashua ...  137 

Wood  berry,  R.  H  &  H.  O..  mfrs.  shoes.  Dover 78 

Woodward,  C.  W.  &  Co.,  tailors,  etc.,  Concord  208 

Woodward,  J.  O.,    &   Cory,     mfrs.    harness,    etc., 

Nashua 125 

Worcester  &  Greenfield,  books.  Rochester 96 

Yeaton,  J.  R.  &  Co..  corn.  meal,  etc.,  Portsmouth 55 

York,  Carl  E.,  groceries,  etc.,  Manchester      177 

Young,  A.  J..  D.D.S.,  Dover  86 

Young,  J.  W.,  sole  leather,  etc.,  Portsmouth 62 


NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 


EW  HAMPSHIRE  is  the  most  mountainous  region  in  the  country  east  of  the 
Rocky  Mountains,  and  it  is  not  inappropriately  called  "The  Switzerland  of 
'America."  The  State  contains  9,280  square  miles ;  from  north  to  south,  its 
length  is  168  miles,  and  its  width,  from  east  to  west,  from  90  to  20  miles,  its 
form  tapering  towards  the  north  ;  and  it  is  situated  between  42°  41'  and  50°  n'  lati- 
tudes north,  and  between  70°  40'  and  72°  28'  longitudes,  west  from  Greenwich,  or 
between  4°  34'  and  6°  22'  east  from  Washington.  On  the  west  it  is  divided 


WHITE  MOUNTAIN  RANGE  FROM  MILAN. 

from  Vermont  by  the  Connecticut  River,  and  it  is  bounded  on  the  south  by  the  State  of 
Massachusetts,  on  the  east  by  the  State  of  Maine  and  the  Atlantic  Ocean.  New  Hampshire 
has  a  sea  coast  of  but  eighteen  miles  in  length,  and  the  shore  is  little  otherwise  than  a 
sandy  beach  bordered  in  front  by  salt  marshes,  and  indented  by  creeks  and  coves ;  but  for 
grandeur  and  wild  magnificence  of  scenery  that  of  New  Hampshire  is  not  excelled  in  either 
the  Old  or  New  World.  From  the  lofty  summits  of  its  rugged  mountains  the  eye  surveys 
one  of  the  wildest,  and,  at  the  same  time,  enchanting  countries  of  the  world,  and  is  never 
drowsed  by  monotony ;  rocks  piled  on  rocks,  clothed  in  gigantic  forest  growths  and  shrubs, 

21 


STA  TE  OF  NE  W  HAMPSHIRE. 


placid  lakes  embosoming  countless  verdant  islets ;  pleasant  valleys  and  farm  lands  in  the 
highest  state  of  cultivation,  successively  greet  the  eye,  while  the  foaming  cataract  and  leap- 
ing cascade,  now  rushing  down  the  slopes  and  dashing  through  the  plains,  and  winding 
their  way  to  the  sea,  enchant  the  senses  and  cheat  the  mind  of  its  cares.  The  State  is 
alike  noted  for  the  extent  and  variety  of  its  mineral  resources,  for  its  farm  products,  and 


FRANCONIA  MOUNTAINS,  FROM  THORNTON. 

for  its  numerous  manufactures.  The  settlement  of  New  Hampshire  dates  from  1623,  or 
three  years  after  the  arrival  of  the  Puritans  at  Plymouth,  Mass.  Unlike  Plymouth,  however, 
which  was  settled  by  persons  who  were  refugees  from  religious  persecution,  New  Hamp- 
shire was  first  visited  by  white  men  in  the  interest  of  trade  and  profit,  the  region  being  at 
the  time  largely  populated  by  various  tribes  of  Indians.  Captain  John  Mason,  obtained  in 

a 


WHITE  MOIXTAIX  RANGE  FROM  JEFFERSON. 

1621  a  grant  ot  all  the  lands  between  the  Naumkeag  and  Merrimack,  and  with  Sir  Frederick 
Gorges  obtained  a  title  to  a  territory  they  called  Laconia,  extending  from  Merrimack  River 
to  the  River  Sagadahock  (or  the  Kennebeck).  The  territory  first  granted  to  Mason  he  called 
^ Mariana.  Designing  to  establish  fisheries,  Gorges  and  Mason  sent  over  from  the  mother 


STATE  OF  NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 


23 


MOUNT  MADISON,  OF  GORHAM. 


WHITE  MOUNTAINS,  FROM  THE  GLEN. 


24 


STATE  OF  NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 


country   in    1623   a   colony,    one   division  of  which  landed  at  Little  Harbor,  on  the  southern 
shore  of  the  Piscataqua,  and  the  other  settled  at  Dover. 

In  1629  Mason  obtained  a  further  grant  of  the  land  between  the  Piscataqua  (Ports- 
mouth) and  Merrimack,  and  extending  sixty  miles  into  the  country.  This  he  called  New 
Hampshire.  In  1631  a  house  called  the  Great  House  was  built  at  Strawberry  Hill,  now 
Portsmouth.  Gorges,  in  his  history  of  New  England,  declares  "that  he  could  hardly  get 
any  persons,  for  money,  to  reside"  in  the  country  he  claimed;  but  the  change  of  times 
and  interest  soon  made  it  a  place  of  refuge  for  persecuted  religionists,  and  the  settlements 
then  advanced  rapidly.  In  1638  John  Wheelright,  the  brother  of  the  celebrated  Mrs. 
Hutchinson,  banished  from  Massachusetts  for  his  Antinomian  principles,  came  with  a  num- 
ber of  adherents  to  Squanscott  Falls,  and  settling  there,  called  the  place  Exeter.  Here 
the  settlers  combined  as  a  body  politic,  chose  rulers  and  swore  to  obey  them.  Similar  gov- 
ernments were  established  by  the  colonies  at  Dover  and  Strawberry  Hill.  The  territories 
granted  to  Gorges  and  Mason  were  but  imperfectly  defined,  and  disputes  and  jealousies 
consequently  arose  between  the  heirs  of  Gorges  and  Mason  and  the  people  of  Massachu- 
setts ;  and  the  strong  feeling 
aroused  was  intensified  by 
Mason  using  his  influence 
to  procure  a  royal  order  for 
a  general  governor  to  be 
appointed  for  all  New  Eng- 
land, and  to  supercede  the 
governors  of  Plymouth  and 
Massachusetts.  His  influ- 
ence, however,  was  ineffec- 
tual, but  it  was  evidently 
not  lightly  regarded  by 
Governor  Winthrop,  of 
Massachusetts,  for  the  lat- 
ter, on  the  demise  of  Mason, 
made  an  entry  in  the  first 
volume  of  his  journal  that 
his  death  was  a  "mercy." 
Fishing  and  trading  being 
the  sole  objects  of  the  set- 
tlers of  New  Hampshire, 
the  settlements  were  slow 
in  their  progress  for  many 
years,  and  this  was  due,  in 
great  measure,  to  the  per- 
ADAMS  AND  MADISON,  FROM  GLEN  PATH.  petual  war  the  people  had 

to  keep  up  with  the  Indians,  for  New  Hampshire  was,  perhaps,  of  all  the  colonies  the  one 
that  suffered  most  from  Indian  hostilities. 

The  different  governments  at  Exeter,  Dover  and  Strawberry  Hill  found  themselves  too 
weak  to  bear  up  against  the  constant  inroads  of  the  red-skinned  savages  and  difficulties 
born  of  the  colonization  of  a  new  territory,  and  they  decided  in  1641  to  place  the  whole 
region  under  the  jurisdiction  and  government  of  Massachusetts.  New  Hampshire,  therefore, 
was  part  and  parcel  of  the  colony  of  Massachusetts  until  1680,  when,  as  the  result  of  com- 
plaints made  by  the  heirs  of  Gorges  and  Mason,  and  of  a  commission  being  given  by 
Charles  II  to  Colonel  Nichols,  Sir  Robert  Carr,  and  two  others  to  investigate  the  state  of 
the  colonies,  New  Hampshire  was  decreed  a  separate  province.  John  Cutt,  Esq.,  of  Ports- 
mouth, was,  by  royal  authority,  appointed  president,  and  a  council  was  assigned  him  by 
the  crown,  and  a  house  of  representatives  was  elected  by  the  people.  The  first  assembly, 
consisting  of  eleven  persons,  met  at  Portsmouth  in  the  same  year,  and  a  number  of  laws 
were  enacted.  When  James  II  ascended  the  English  thronf  new  schemes  of  oppression 


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were  meditated  for  the  colonies,  and  every  vestige  of  liberty  was  to  be  erased.  In  1686, 
under  the  presidency  of  Joseph  Dudley,  New  Hampshire  again  became  united  with  Massa- 
chusetts, and  in  that  year  Sir  Edmond  Andros  arrived  in  Boston,  commissioned  as  governor- 
in-chief  over  all  New  England,  and  authorized  with  his  council  to  make  such  laws  and 
impose  such  taxes  as  he  might  think  proper.  New  Hampshire  had  already  declared  her 
will,  which  was  offensive  to  the  governing  powers,  and  like  her  sister  colonies,  became  a 
prey  to  his  tyranny.  The  press  was  shackled,  liberty  of  conscience  invaded,  and  oppressive 
taxes  imposed,  and  to  prevent  complaints  being  heard  no  person  was  allowed  to  leave  the 
country  without  express  license.  This  state  of  things  continued  until  the  English  Revolution 
in  1688,  when  Andros  was  seized  by  the  people  and  sent  home  a  prisoner.  In  1689  Brad- 
street  was  appointed  governor,  and  three  years  later 
New  Hampshire  again  became,  and  continued  to  be 
for  a  period  of  ten  years,  a  separate  province,  when 
Joseph  Dudley  was  once  more  appointed  governor, 
and  had  Massachusetts  also  under  his  charge.  Thus 
the  two  governments  were  again  united,  and  so  con- 
tinued from  1702  to  1741,  sharing  in  each  other's 
sympathies  and  in  weal  or  woe.  In  the  last  named 
year  New  Hampshire  again  became  a  separate  province 
with  Benning  Wentworth  as  governor. 

When  the  stirring  times  of  the  American  Revolution 
came,  and  the  heroes  for  freedom  were  called  for, 
New  Hampshire  furnished  her  full  quota  of  warriors — 
men  strong  in  lung  and  muscle,  hardened  by  the 
laborious  occupation  of  husbandry,  reared  in  the  hard- 
ships of  Indian  wars,  and  not  a  few  experienced 
in  those  scenes  of  conflict  between  England  and 
France,  which  ended  in  the  reduction  of  Canada; 
and  when  the  Mexican  and  other  wars  broke  out, 
and  especially  when  the  tocsin  of  the  Rebellion  was 
£'  sounded,  New  Hampshire  lads,  both  old  and  young, 
were  among  the  first  to  offer  their  services  in  the 
interests  of  their  common  country. 

New  Hampshire  has  been  eminently 
successful  and  to-day  ranks  fourth  in 
the  group  in  point  of  population  as 
well  as  in  manufactures.  A  network 
of  railways  has  placed  her  in  direct 
communication  with  all  the  sea  washed 
and  inland  States  of  the  Union.  The 
only  port  of  entry  in  the  State  is  Ports- 
mouth, but  the  great  bulk  of  the  com- 
mercial material  of  New  Hampshire 
is  carried  to  Boston  by  rail  for  ex- 
SILVER  CASCADE  IN  THE  NOTCH,  portation.  The  general  surface  of  the 

country  becomes  mountainous,  principally  in  the  north,  the  hills  increasing  in  height  as 
they  recede  from  the  sea,  until  they  swell  to  the  lofty  grandeur  of  the  White  Mountains. 
The  slope  toward  the  Connecticut  Valley  is  short  and  precipitous,  and  in  this  direction  the 
only  rivers  of  consequence  are  the  Ammonoosuc  and  Ashuelot.  The  Androscoggin  passes 
through  the  north-eastern  part  of  the  State,  but  in  reality  this  is  a  river  of  Maine.  The 
Piscataqua,  the  only  considerable  river  that  has  its  whole  course  within  the  State,  is  formed 
by  the  junction  of  Salmon  Falls  and  Cocheco  Rivers  from  the  north,  and  several  smaller 
streams  from  the  west,  and  it  is  only  from  this  junction  to  the  sea,  a  distane  of  ten  miles, 
that  it  bears  the  name  of  Piscataqua.  At  its  mouth  is  the  harbor  of  Portsmouth,  one  of 
the  finest  harbors  in  the  countrv.  The  Merrimack  rises  in  the  White  Mountains,  not  far 


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STATE    OF    NEW    EAMPSHIEE. 


MOUNT  CARTER,  FROM  GORHAM. 


VIEW  FROM   BRIDGE  IN  BERLIN. 


STATE  OF  NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 


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distant  from  the  head  of  the  Saco,  and  running  south  through  the  centre  of  the  State, 
passes  into  Massachusetts,  where  it  turns  and  runs  in  a  north-easterly  direction,  and  falls  into 
the  Atlantic.  None  of  the  rivers  of  New  Hampshire,  however,  are  much  used  for  navigation, 
but  their  banks  afford  the  best  of  sites  for  mills  and  factories  ;  indeed,  it  is  questionable  if 
any  other  State  in  the  Union  can  offer  such  facilities  to  manufacturers  in  the  matter  of 
water  power  as  New  Hampshire.  It  is  estimated  that  1 10,000  acres  of  the  surface  of  the 
State  are  covered  with  water.  Lake  Winnipiseogee  (called  by  the  Indians  Win-ne-pe-sok-ee) 
is  the  most  extensive  sheet  of  water  within  its  limits,  and  well  might  the  Indians,  charmed 
by  the  scenery  around  it,  call  it  "The  Smile  of  the  Great  Spirit."  It  is  23  miles  in  length, 
and  from  2  to  10  miles  in  breadth.  Upwards  of  360  islands  are  sprinkled  over  its  bosom, 
and  its  shores  are  indented  by  numerous  bays  formed  by  gentle  swells  of  land  projecting 

into  the  lake  and  rising  gracefully  from  its  waters.  It  abounds 
in  fish,  and  its  waters  are  remarkably  pure.  Being  on  the 
route  to  the  White  Mountains,  it  is  much  visited  by  travelers, 
and  during  the  Summer  season  steamboats  are  employed  on 
the  lake.  Lake  Umbagog,  on  the  eastern  State  line,  and 
others  in  the  south  and  west  are  smaller,  but  all  are  highly 
picturesque  and  abound  with  the  most  lovely  scenery. 

New  Hampshire  is  known  as  the  Granite  State,  from  the 
fact  that  it  possesses  greater  quantities  of  granite,  suited  to 
the  purposes  of  architecture,  than  any  other  State.  At 
various  points  on  the  very  margins,  or  near  the  banks,  of  the 
Merrimack  and  Connecticut,  are  found  immense  and  apparently 
exhaustless  ranges  of  this  stone.  Marble  is  also  abundant, 
as  also  most  of  the  rocks  attributed  to  the  primary  era. 
The  mineral  resources  of  the  State  are  by  no  means  insig- 
nificant. Iron  exists  in  almost 
S?^  every  county.  The  ore  beds  that 
have  been  chiefly  worked  are  at 
Franconia  and  Lisbon,  in  the 
northerly  part  of  the  State,  and 
these  are  considered  as  among  the 
richest  in  "the  country,  the  ores 
yielding  from  60  to  70  per  cent, 
of  metal.  Ores  of  copper  are  found 
also  at  Franconia,  Eaton,  Warren 
and  other  places.  The  zinc  ore 
mines  of  Warren  and  a  mine  of  tin 
ore  at  Jackson,  near  the  foot  of  the 
White  Mountains,  are  pronounced 
abounding  and  rich.  The  Jackson 
tin  mine  was  the  first  valuable 
tin  mine  found  in  the  United 
States.  In  Eaton  are  also  exten- 
sive deposits  of  ores  of  zinc  and 
lead,  mixed  in  some  of  the  shale  with  veins  of  silver,  the  amount  of  which  is  sufficiently 
great  to  allow  of  its  being  profitably  separated.  It  is  more  economical  to  ship  grain  hereto 
from  the  rich  fields  of  the  west  than  to  attempt  to  grow  it  here.  The  fields  are  chiefly 
given  up  to  the  pasturing  and  breeding  of  cattle,  etc.,  and  to  the  growth  of  vegetables,  while 
the  dairy  products  of  New  Hampshire  have  an  enviable  reputation.  The  natural  growths  of 
the  country  are  various  kinds  of  useful  timber,  as  oak,  pine,  hemlock,  ash,  beech  and  birch ; 
and  these  in  former  times  contributed  the  chief  mercantile  products  of  the  region,  and  when 
formed  into  masts,  staves,  planks,  boards,  etc.,  were  largely  exported.  The  sugar  maple  is 
also  abundant  and  the  pitch  yielding  pine.  Wolves,  bears  and  other  fur-bearing  animals 
were  formerly  very  numerous  in  the  State,  but  a  bounty  paid  by  the  government  for  their 


GIANT'S  STAIRS,  BARTLETT. 


28 


STATE    OF    NEW    HAMPSHIRE. 


destruction  has  led  to  their  almost  complete   extermination.     The   rivers  and  lakes  abound 
with  fish,  and  wild  fowl  and  game  are  plentiful  in  all  parts. 

The  manufactures  of  the  state  are  varied  and  numerous,  and  embrace  cotton  and  woolen, 


iPROFILE   HOUSE  AND-ECHO  LAKE,  FRANCONIA  NOTCH. WHITE  MOUNTAIN  S  N.Hf 


paper,  iron   and   steel,  machinery,  engines,   leather,    boots   and   shoes,  etc. ;    and   there    are 
many  grist  and  saw  mills,  carriage  factories,  powder  mills,  hardware,  cutlery,  etc.,  factories, 

etc.  In  the  manufacture  of  cotton 
goods  New  Hampshire  ranks  second 
to  Massachusetts. 

Manchester  is  the  principal  manu- 
facturing and  most  populous  City  in 
the  State,  and  Concord  is  the  capital. 
In  1880  the  total  population  of  the 
State  was  346,991,  of  whom  685 
were  colored,  14  Chinese  and  63 
Indians. 

New  Hampshire  is  divided  into 
ten  counties  and  two  hundred  and 
forty-three  townships.  Appended  is 
a  list  of  the  counties,  with  the  names 
of  their  capitals  given  in  parenthesis : 
Eelknap  (Gilford),  Carroll  (Ossipee), 
Cheshire  (Keene),  Coos  (Lancaster), 
Grafton  (Haverhill  and  Plymouth), 
Hillsboro'  (Amherst),  Merrimack 
(Concord),  Rockingham  (Exeter  and 
Portsmouth),  Strafford  (Dover),  and 
Sullivan  (Newport). 

New  Hampshire  has  always  been 


THE  FLUME. 


alive  to  the  advantages  of  a  thoroughly  systematic  plan  of  education,  and  in  all  her  cities, 
towns  and  villages,  ample  provision  is  made  for  the  education  of  the   rising  generation. 


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29 


Before  she  founded  her  own  highly  popular  Dartmouth  College,  at  Hanover,  in  1769,  she 
was  a  liberal  contributor  to  Harvard  College.  The  State  is  ruled  by  a  governor,  executive 
council,  a  House  of  Representatives  and  a  Senate,  and  the  Constitution,  as  originally 
drawn,  excluded  from  all  public  offices  those  who  were  moneyless  and  not  of  the  Protestant 
faith. 

New  Hampshire  has  completed  a  fine  system  of  railroads,  and  most  of  the  lines  in  the 
southern  part  of  the  State  centre  at  Concord,  the  capital,  and  thence  diverge  in  every  direc- 
tion. 

To  omit  mention,  in  any  reference  to  New  Hamshire,  of  the  White  Mountains  would 
be  equivalent  to  an  attempt  to  represent  Shakespere's  play  of  Hamlet  by  omitting  the  char- 
acter of  the  Prince  of  Denmark.  The  White  Mountains  are  the  pride  and  glory  of  New 
Hampshire,  are  known  to  all  whoever  turned  over  the  pages  of  a  school  geography  in  any  part  of 
the  civilized  globe,  and  with  the  single  exception  of  the  Falls  of  Niagara  no  summer  resort 


OWL'S  HEAD  AND  MOOSILAUKE,  WARREN,  N.  H. 

in  the  United  States  has  annually  so  many  visitors  as  the  White  Mountains.  From  all  parts 
of  the  Union,  from  the  British  provinces,  from  the  opposite  shores  of  the  restless  Atlantic, 
from  every  part  of  the  new  and  old  world,  the  lovers  of  romantic  scenery  come  to  admire 
the  rugged  sky-piercing  peaks,  the  cultivated  and  flowery  valleys,  the  winding  streams,  the 
glassy  lakes,  and  the  dashing  cascades  of  this  mountainous  region.  The  White  Mountain 
range  is  located  in  Coos,  Grafton  and  Carroll  counties,  covering  an  area  of  about  2,000  square 
miles,  or  nearly  a  third  of  the  northern  section  of  the  State.  This  range  of  hills,  which  may 
be  considered  as  a  continuation  of  the  Alleghenies,  enters  New  Hampshire  between  the 
Connecticut  and  Merrimack  Rivers,  and  of  which  the  grand  Monadnock,  3,254  feet  in  height, 
Sunapee,  4,636  feet,  and  Moosheloc,  4,636  feet,  appear  to  be  links,  reaches  its  greatest  ele- 
vation in  Mount  Washington,  the  summit  of  which  is  6,428  feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea. 
The  other  principal  peaks  in  this  range  (for  as  such  it  may  be  described,  although  it  is 


STATE    OF    NEW    HAMPSHIRE. 


PEABODY  RIVER  AND  MOUNT  WASHINGTON. 


8QUAM  LAKE  AND  MOUNT  CHOCORUA. 


STATE  OF  NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 


31 


not  always  continuous)  are:  Mt.  Adams,  5,960  feet;  Mt.  Jefferson,  5,860  feet;  Mt.  Mad. 
ison,  5,620  feet;  Mt.  Monroe,  5,510  feet;  Mt.  Franklin,  5,050  feet,  and  others  little  inferior 
in  elevation,  and  the  Kearsage  Mountains  rise  to  the  height  of  2,480  feet.  These  mountains 
are  different  from  most  others  in  being  purely  of  a  primitive  origin.  No  organic  remains  of 
the  transition  period  have  ever  been  discovered  near  them,  and  they  are  probably  the  oldest 
mountains  in  the  world.  The  mountains  are  composed  of  huge  rocks  of  granite  and  gneiss. 
Under  these  hard  ledges  the  most  valuable  ores  exist,  but  coal  and  fossils  are  searched  for 
in  vain.  Round  the  bases  of  these  hills  are  forests  of  heavy  timber,  which  is  succeeded  by 

a  belt  of  stunted  fir  trees, 
from  10  to  15  feet  high,  above 
this  a  growth  of  thick  bushes, 
and  farther  up  the  surface  is 
covered  with  a  dark  pall  of 
mosses  and  lichens. 

The  first  white  men  who 
visited  the  mountains  were 
Messrs.  Neal,  Jocelyn  and 
Field  in  1632,  and  a  few  years 
afterward  others  came  in 
search  of  minerals  or  game. 
The  White  Mountain  plateau 
is  approached  by  travelers 
from  four  directions — from 
the  east  by  the  Grand  Trunk, 
Eastern  and  Ogdensburg  Rail- 
roads; from  the  south  by  Lake 
Winnipisogee  and  the  Perni- 
gewassett  Rivers;  from  the 
south-west  by  way  of  Con- 
necticut River  and  the  White 
Mountain  Railroad  at  Little- 
ton, and  from  the  north  by 
the  Grand  Trunk  at  Northum- 
berland. From  all  sides  the 
approach  is  grand,  and  the 
mountain  combinations  are 
charmingly  picturesque,  pre- 
senting every  variety  of  moun- 
tain scenery,  slopes,  ravines, 
precipices,  towering  cliffs  and 
overhanging  summits,  and 
among  the  foot-hills  delightful 
waterfalls  and  lakes.  The 
whole  of  this  mountainous 
region  is  now  well  provided 
with  first-class  hotels,  and 
excellent  accommodation  is 
afforded  to  tourists.  The  summit  of  Mt.  Washington  can  now  be  reached  by  railway,  and 
here  on  this  high  eminence  is  a  hotel,  Summit  House.  Near  the  hotel  is  the  observatory 
of  the  coast  survey,  the  observing  station  of  the  United  States  Signal  Service,  and  Tip-Top 
House,  the  printing  and  publishing  office  of  Burt's  "Among  the  Clouds,"  an  enterprising 
newspaper.  The  climate  for  three  quarters  of  the  year  is  winter,  and  yet  men,  in  the 
interests  of  science,  live  here  the  whole  year  round.  The  cold  at  times  is  so  severe  as  to 
freeze  the  mercury  in  the  thermometer.  After  Mt.  Washington  the  White  Mountain  Notch 
is  the  great  natural  feature  of  the  range. 


"  OLD  MAN  OF  THE  MOUNTAINS.' 


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STATE  OF  NEW  HAMPSHIRE. 


WHITE  MOUNTAIN  NOTCH. 

2,000  feet  above  the  rear  of  the  house.  In  a 
of  August  28th,  1826,  great  particles  of  the 
hurled  to  the  bottom  of  the  chasm.  Samuel 
ber,  left  their  abode,  the  Wil- 
ley  House,  to  seek  safety  else- 
where, but  they  were  caught 
by  an  avalanche  and  crushed 
to  death,  while,  the  house  re- 
mained uninjured.  The  bodies 
of  two  sons  and  one  daughter 
were  never  found,  and  the  rest 
of  the  Willey  family  are  interred 
near  the  mansion  house  of  Wil- 
ley Farm  at  North  Conway. 
The  Franconia  group  of  hills 
abound  with  objects  of  interest, 
notably  the  scenery  of  the 
Franconia  Notch,  "The  Old 
Man  of  the  Mountains,"  Profile 
Lake,  Echo  Lake,  etc. 

The  "  natural  wonders  "  pre- 
sented by  the  hills  and  valleys 
of  this  region  are,  once  seen, 
never  to  be  forgotten,  and  it  is 
not  surprising  that  the  summer 
travel  to  the  "Switzerland  of 
America"  is  annually  increasing. 


The  Notch  is  a  remarkable  chasm, 
two  miles  in  length,  and  where  nar- 
rowest it  is  only  22  feet  wide.  It 
is  the  only  pass  through  the  great 
mountain  barrier.  Through  the 
high,  steep  precipices,  which  form 
its  walls,  flows  one  of  the  head 
branches  of  the  Saco  river,  and  in 
its  course  receives  the  Waters  of 
several  cascades  which  leap  down 
the  declivities.  This  stream,  after 
a  heavy  fall  of  rain,  becomes  fear- 
fully swollen,  and  frequently  at 
such  times  sweeps  away  all  oppo- 
sing obstacles,  and  fills  the  valley 
with  ruin.  The  Willey  House, 
made  famous  in  story  by  Haw- 
thorne, stands  upon  the  Notch  road, 
nestling  under  the  steep  acclivity 
of  Mt.  Willey,  which  rears  its  head 
terrible  storm  of  wind  and  rain  on  the  night 
steep  sides  of  the  hills  were  loosened  and 
Willey,  his  wife  and  family,  eleven  in  num- 


TILE  BOUBNfi  MONUMENT. 


CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


THE  present  City  of  Portsmouth  was  for  many  years  the  financial  and  governmental  cen- 
tre of  the  province — the  home  of  its  chief  magistrates  and  men  of  wealth  and  influence.  It 
is  noted  as  containing  many  buildings,  paintings  and  localities  of  historic  interest,  and  its 
inhabitants  are  justly  proud  of  the  wisdom  and  patriotism  that  laid  its  foundation  so  broad 
and  deep. 

The  township  was  included  in  the  grant  to  the  Mason  and  Gorges  of  August  10,  1862, 
and  a  settlement  was  made  the  following  year  at  a  place  known  as  Odiorne's  Point,  now 
in  Newcastle,  by  one  David  Thompson.  A  grant  was  made  in  1631  by  the  council  of  Ply- 
mouth river  and  harbor,  which  covered  what  is  now  Portsmouth,  Newcastle,  Rye  and  por- 
tions of  Greenland  and  Newington.  A  settlement  was  made  where  the  city  now  stands, 
which  went  by  the  names  of  Piscataqua  and  Strawberry  Bank,  until  in  answer  to  a  petition 
from  the  inhabitants  thereof  in  May,  1753,  to  the  government  of  Massachusetts,  which  had 
jurisdiction  over  it,  it  received  its  present  name,  which  was  deemed  suitable,  it  being  the 
river's  mouth  and  a  good  harbor.  Newcastle  was  set  off  in  1693;  Greenland  partially  in 
1704  and  fully  in  1721. 

On  the  27th  of  June,  1774,  the  inhabitants  forced  the  reshipment  of  a  cargo  of  tea  and 
of  another  in  the  September  following. 

In  1775,  notwithstanding  the  personal  popularity  of  Governor  Wentworth,  which  prompted 
the  inhabitants  to  pass  a  resolution  pledging  their  utmost  endeavors  to  prevent  any  insult 
being  offered  to  him,  yet  they  were  as  prompt  to  take  up  arms  in  behalf  of  liberty,  as 
earnest  in  opposition  to  royalty,  and  contributed  as  freely  of  their  money  and  their  blood 
for  the  establishment  of  independence  as  the  people  of  any  locality  in  the  colonies. 

The  eminent  men  of  Portsmouth  in  the  eighteenth  century  were  numerous,  and  promi- 
nent among  them  was  John  Langdon.  His  speech  in  the  legislature,  which  was  in  session 
at  Exeter  at  the  the  time  of  the  fall  of  Ticonderoga,  when  public  credit  was  exhausted  and 
the  patriots  nearly  discouraged,  should  go  down  to  posterity  beside  that  of  Patrick  Henry. 
Said  Langdon,  "I  have  one  thousand  dollars  in  hard  money.  I  will  pledge  my  plate  for 
three  thousand  more.  I  have  seventy  hogsheads  of  Tobago  rum  \\hich  will  be  sold  for  the 
most  it  will  bring.  They  are  at  the  service  of  the  state.  If  we  succeed  in  defending  our 
firesides  and  our  homes  I  may  be  remunerated,  if  we  do  not  then  the  property  will  be  of 
no  value  to  me.  Our  friend  Stark,  who  so  nobly  maintained  the  honor  of  our  state  at 
Bunker  Hill,  may  safely  be  entrusted  with  the  honor  of  the  enterprise,  and  we  will  check 
the  progress  of  Burgoyne."  The  result  of  this,  as  is  well  known,  was  the  victory  at  Ben- 
nington  and  the  subsequent  surrender  of  Burgoyne.  John  Langdon  held  many  public  posi- 
tions in  the  state,  and  was  the  first  presiding  officer  of  the  United  States  Senate. 

New  Hampshire  has  long  been  called  the  Switzerland  of  America.  Nature  in  a  bounti- 
ful mood  seems  to  have  lavished  her  favors  on  this  fair  tract  where  agriculture,  commerce 
and  manufactures  harmoniously  exert  their  respective  influences.  Scarcely  a  town  is  to  be 
found  that  is  not  supplied  with  ample  water  power.  Viewed  by  rivers  and  railroads,  teem- 
ing with  luxuriant  and  varied  products  of  the  soil,  gemmed  with  populous  and  beautiful 
towns,  which  are  centres  of  industry  and  enterprise,  and  in  rapid  communication  with  the 
principal  cities  of  New  England  and  the  middle  states  the  commonwealth  is  well  adapted 
for  success  in  every  avenue  of  commerce  and  trade. 

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CITY    OF    PORTSMOUTH. 


The   City   of  Portsmouth  has  long  been  one  of  the  most  interesting  and  important  towns 
within   the    borders   of  the   state.     Beautiful   for   situation,    the    attention   of  the  first  settlers 
from   the    east   was   at   a   very  early  date  directed  to  this  locality  by  the  favorable  descrip- 
tion of  the  first  committee  sent  out  by  the  government. 

The   first   view    of    Portsmouth,    with   its   lovely  expanse  of  water  on  the  one  side  and  its 

diversified   landscapes   on   the  other  ;   its  varied  and  beautiful  architecture,  historic  buildings 

of  a   hundred   years   ago,    villa-like   residences  of  more  modern  times,  charming  drives  and 

multiplied   hills  with   verdue   clad,   where   homes  wander  at  will  and  gleam  out  like  sweet 

^_________^_^^^__^_____j______^^_^__^____^      surprises,  strikes  the  beholder  as 

something  almost  phenomenal  in 
beauty.  The  homes  that  linger  in 
the  valuable  business  portions  of 
the  town  are  in  no  wise  crowded 
together,  more  or  less  yard  and 
lawn  being  indulged  in,  and  vari- 
ety of  style  and  shape  is  so  mark- 
ed that  seldom  are  two  houses  seen 
that  seem  alike.  In  the  centre  of 
the  city  is  Market  Square,  around 
which,  on  all  sides,  are  clustered 
the  leading  public  buildings  and 
prominent  business  houses.  The 
streets  are  wide  and  pleasant  as 
a  rule.  Here,  with  all  the  busy 
rush  of  the  busy  nineteenth  cen- 
tury pressing  in  on  every  side,  you 
may  step  into  several  business 
establishments  that  have  been  in 
continuous  existence  for  upwards 
of  a  hundred  years,  and  in  one  or 
two  instances  been  kept  all  this 
time  in  the  same  family,  descend- 
ing from  father  to  son  and  grand- 
son. The  present  proprietors  of 
these  business  landmarks  are 
among  the  merchant  princes  of 
the  city,  and  take  an  honest  pride 
in  maintaining  the  prestige  won 
by  their  ancestors  in  the  marts  of 
trade. 

The  general  excellence,  thorough 
instruction  and  wide  range  of  the 
educational  advantages  of  Ports- 
mouth have  made  themselves  felt 
not  only  in  the  character  and 
trained  ability  of  the  native  citizens  who  have  gone  forth  from  her  institutions  as  representative 
men,  but  have  also  added  to  the  attractions  of  the  city  as  a  place  of  residence.  Large  and 
generous  action  on  the  part  of  the  city  government  has  developed  a  superior  system  of  free 
public  schools,  which  includes  a  classical  and  high  school,  all  under  the  best  instruction  and 

management. 

As  in  most  of  the  towns  of  New  England,  the  early  settlement  of  Portsmouth  was  hardly 
begun  before  a  meeting  house,  as  it  was  called,  was  built,  and  a  church  society  was  organ- 
ized. With  the  growth  of  the  city  the  churches  have  correspondingly  multiplied,  and  they 
now  embrace  all  sects  and  denominations. 

Portsmouth  has   also   a  national  reputation,   by   reason  of  being  the  location  of  the  most 


THE  ROCKINGHAM. 


CITY    OF    PORISMOUTH. 


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eastern  navy  yard  of  our  Government,  and  which  occupies  a  large  area  of  ground  along  the 
magnificent  harbor.  Many  of  the  largest  ships  of  the  navy,  have  either  been  built,  or  under- 
gone repairs  at  this  point,  and  it  has  been  the  scene  of  busy  activity.  The  harbor  affords 
unrivalled  advantages,  for  the  navy  yard,  the  depths  of  water  being  sufficient  for  all  pur- 
poses, and  it  being  particularly  convenient  for  looking  after  our  important  interests  to  the 
northeast.  Though  the  yard  at  this  time,  is  quiet,  but,  the  demand  for  its  production,  would 
show  the  great  value  of  this  situation. 

Portsmouth,  from  her  natural  surroundings  as  well  as  her  acquired  facilities,  is  advan- 
tageously situated.  It  was  from  the  first  a  centre  that  foreshadowed  her  present  advantages 
of  transfer  and  exchange.  When  the  horn  of  the  stage-coach  gave  place  to  the  shrill  whis- 
tle of  the  locomotive,  then  Portsmouth's  capacity  for  growth  and  extension  rapidly  became 
manifest.  Demand  for  her  products  steadily  increased,  and  the  supplies  from  her  com- 
mercial and  manufacturing  enterprises  were  in  request  far  and  near.  As  a  result  Ports- 
mouth became  better  known,  and  greater  numbers  found  it  to  be  a  desirable  place  for  em- 
ployment or  business  enterprise — a  good  town  in  which  to  live  and  thrive.  Excellent  public 
schools,  church  privileges  and  constant  improvements  have  made  it  attractive  as  a  place  to 
rear  and  educate  families.  Its  transportation  facilities  by  water  and  rai1  are  especially  avail- 


THE  POST  OFFICE. 

able  to  the  business  men,  while  pleasure  travel  finds  here  some  of  the  most  picturesque  and 
charming  scenery  in  the  country.  Its  breweries  have  gained  for  Portsmouth  a  national 
reputation  ;  it  boasts  of  the  best  equipped  shoe  factory  in  New  England  ;  its  machine  works 
are  prepared  to  supply  everything  in  the  line  of  machinery  at  short  notice  and  of  the  finest 
workmanship  ;  its  coal  yards  furnish  the  wholesale  and  retail  trade  for  miles  around,  and 
its  depots  for  lumber,  grain,  groceries,  hardware,  building  material,  etc.,  have  become  noted 
as  important  sources  of  supply  for  the  retail  dealers  throughout  all  this  section  of  the  coun- 
try. As  a  financial  centre  Portsmouth  is  particularly  worthy  of  notice.  It  has  four  national 


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CITY    OF    PORTSMOUTH. 


banks  and  three  savings  banks,  and  the  city  has  every  reason  to  be  proud  of  their  strength, 
stability  and  prosperity.  Well  officered  and  prudently  managed,  every  legitimate  accommo- 
dation is  offered  to  their  patrons.  It  also  has  a  reliable  and  responsible  home  fire  insur- 
ance company,  and  the  natural  competition  for  business  in  conjunction  with  a  well-managed 
fire  department  and  the  general  immunity  of  the  city  from  fires  has  served  to  reduce  fire 
insurance  rates  to  the  minimum.  An  illustration  of  the  progressive  spirit  of  the  people 
is  seen  in  the  quickness  with  which  they  seize  upon  every  practical  improvement  that  is 
calculated  to  economize  time,  labor  or  money.  No  sooner  had  the  telephone  opened  its 
ears  and  lips  than  it  was  introduced  here,  and  its  use  has  now  become  so  general  as  a 
medium  for  business  and  social  purposes,  that  its  ramifications  extend  to  every  section  of 
the  city,  while  the  adjacent  towns  and  cities  on  all  sides  are  included  in  the  service.  Elec- 
tric lighting  is  another  salient  example  of  this  spirit  of  enterprise.  Its  prominent  thorough- 
fares and  public  buildings  are  provided  with  electric  lights,  and  the  resources  of  this  sys- 
tem are  continually  being  multiplied  in  answer  to  the  popular  demand.  The  police  force  of 
the  city  are  well  disciplined  and  efficient ;  robberies  or  burglaries  are  of  very  rare  occur- 


U.  S.  NAVY  YARD. 

rence  within  the  corporate  limits,  and  the  cracking  of  banks  and  mercantile  establishments 
is  practically  unknown.  The  exemption  of  the  city  from  disastrous  conflagrations  is  in  great 
part  due  to  a  thoroughly  organized  and  prompt  fire  service. 

A  stranger  visiting  Portsmouth  for  the  first  time,  will  be  surprised  by  the  elegance  of  the 
city's  new  hotel.  The  Rockingham,  which  is  not  surpassed  by  any  public  house  east  ot 
New  York.  In  its  appointments,  there  has  been  displayed  good  taste  and  elegance,  while 
it  is  apparant  that  no  money  has  been  spared  to  make  it  superior  in  every  respect  to  hotels 
found  outside  of  the  largest  cities.  A  view  of  the  building  is  included  in  this  sketch. 

If  beauty  of  situation,  unexcelled  business  opportunities,  all  that  is  wise  in  conservatism 
united  with  all  that  is  noble  in  the  grand,  progressive  movement  of  the  present  age  ;  if  sur- 
roundings elevating  in  influence,  institutions  helpful  in  an  honorable  struggle  with  the  vicis- 
situdes of  practical  life;  if  health,  wealth  and  happiness  are  attractions  in  a  place  of  resi- 
dence, then  Portsmouth  may  win  like  a  mother  and  command  like  a  queen.  Growing 
slowly  and  strongly,  clinging  wisely  to  her  traditions,  "without  haste,  without  rest,"  Ports- 
mouth furnishes  the  truest  condition  of  real  life,  more  hopeful  and  rounded  standards  of  life 


CITY    OF    PORTSMOUTH. 


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1.  CHRISTS.      2.  UNITARIAN.      3.  CONGREGATIONAL.      4.  MIDDLE 
STREET  BAPTIST.     5.  ST.  JOHN'S. 

POKTSMOUTH  CHURCHES. 


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for  "all  classes  and  conditions  of  men."  The  resident  of  Portsmouth,  be  he  workman  with 
hands  or  brain,  may  have  his  own  home,  made  attainable  by  the  large  industries  which  are  glad 
to  exchange  just  coin  for  fair  service,  and  by  low  rents,  with  room  for  the  garden  and  leave  to 
own  his  spot  of  ground  ;  while  the  cheapness  of  the  overflowing  home  market  spilling  itself  in  sur- 
plus into  all  the  world,  relieves  him  from  an  existence  of  mere  animal  slavery  to  the  common 
needs  of  life.  Thus  the  manufacturer  and  capitalist  seeking  a  home  here  finds  his  interests 
and  the  safety  and  well-being  of  society  resting  upon  a  sound,  secure  basis  of  well-condi- 
tioned labor.  Class  distinctions  are  not  more  numerous  or  sharply  defined  than  in  other 
northern  or  eastern  cities.  The  absolute  rectitude  which  is  the  truest  charity,  and  which,  if 
practiced,  would  render  half  the  so-called  charities  unnecessary,  has  noticeably  been  shown 
by  the  employers  to  the  employed,  and  mutual  esteem  and  true  manliness  are  the  outcome 
of  such  relations  as  are  maintained  between  the  so-called  different  classes  in  the  City  of 
Portsmouth. 

The  excellent  system  of  public  schools  which  Portsmouth  has  long  fostered  with  especial 
solicitude,  the  inestimable  benefits  of  the  religious  privileges  afforded  by  her  many  churches 
where  each  may  find  a  congenial  church-home,  and  the  advantages  of  the  most  enlightened 
social  circles  in  the  United  States  ;  all  these  attractions  in  a  setting  of  healthful  climate 
and  sanitary  local  influences,  together  with  the  oft-quoted  business  prospects  and  opportuni- 
ties of  the  city,  make  it  a  residence  suited  to  the  varied  requirements  of  the  multitudinous 
types  of  men  and  women  in  whose  lives  and  aspirations  there  is  ever  an  undertone  of 
"home,  sweet  home." 

Portsmouth  contains  a  steady  population  of  prosperous  people,  and,  they  do  not  take 
kindly  to  "booms"  and  sudden  increase  of  wealth,  they  escape  panics,  and  many  other 
demoralizing  business  escapodes.  The  population  in  1880  was  9,690,  which  will  now  reach 
probably  12,000,  while  the  character,  reliability,  and  influence,  is  that  of  a  city  of  over 
twenty  thousand. 


CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH 


The  Portsmouth  Shoe  Co.,  Manufact- 
urers of  Ladies'  and  Misses'  Boots  and  Shoes, 
No.  105  Bedford  Street,  near  Shoe  &  Leather 
Exchange,  Boston,  Mass.  Factory.  Ports- 
mouth, N.  H. — One  of  the  largest  and  finest 
establishments  devoted  to  this  branch  of  in- 
dustry in  the  New  England  States,  is  that  of 
the  Portsmouth  Shoe  Company.  Established 
at  a  comparatively  recent  date,  it  has  taken 
front  rank  in  its  line  of  trade,  and  in  facilities 
for  production,  excellence  of  equipment,  and 
successful  management,  it  challenges  compar- 
ison with  its  oldest  and  most  formidable  com- 
petitors in  any  part  of  the  country.  This  com- 
pany manufactures  ladies'  and  misses'  boots 
and"  shoes  exclusively.  It  was  incorporated 
July  1,  1886,  under  the  laws  of  the  State  of 
Xew  Hampshire,  with  a  cash  capital  of  $75,- 
000,  and  has  the  following  board  of  officers, 
viz:  President,  Hon.  Frank  Jones;  vice-presi- 
dent, Charles  P.  Berry;  treasurer,  C.  H.  Meu- 
dum:  directors:  Frank  Jones,  C.  H.  Mendum, 
Charles  A.  Sinclair,  Charles  P.  Berry,  and  Calvin 
Page.  The  plant  of  the  company  comprises  a 
six-story  brick  building,  285  x  50  feet  in  di- 
mensions, with  an  engine  house  in  connection, 
measuring  75  x  155  feet.  It  is  equipped  with 
a  one  hundred  horse-power  engine,  and  every 
modern  facility  known  to  the  trade  is  at  com- 
mand, including  two  elevators  connecting  the 
several  floors,  modern  improved  machinery, 
and  every  requisite  tool  and  appliance  for 
labor-saving  purposes,  and  for  rapid  and  per- 
fect production.  The  establishment  is  divided 
into  numerous  departments,  each  complete 
within  itself,  such  as  sole-cutting,  crimping, 
stitching,  fitting,  treeing,  finishing,  buttoning, 
packing  and  shipping,  besides  separate  depart- 
ments for  the  manufacture  of  all  the  wood  and 
paper  boxes  used  by  the  company  for  their 
goods,  and  steady  employment  is  furnished  to 
ftve  hundred  skilful  operatives,  whose  weekly 
wages  amount  to  $6,000.  This  factory  has  the 
capacity  for  producing  one  hundred  cases  of 
shoes,  sixty  pairs  in  each  case,  per  day.  The 
goods  manufactured  are  machine-sewed  en- 
tirely, and  include  both  tine  and  medium 


grades,  suitable  for  the  Western  and  Southern 
trade,  throughout  which  extensive  territory 
this  company  has  already  established  a  large, 
first-class  and  steadily  increasing  trade,  ob- 
tained purely  on  the  merits  of  its  output,  the 
result  of  unremitting  care  and  close  personal 
attention  on  the  part  of  the  management,  the 
purchase  of  the  best  raw  material,  the  employ- 
ment of  the  best  known  methods  at  every 
stage  of  production,  and  sparing  nothing  in 
expense  or  labor  that  will  raise  the  standard 
and  enhance  the  value  of  the  goods.  The 
facilities  of  the  concern  for  filling  orders  are 
absolutely  unsurpassed  by  any  rival  house  in 
the  country  and  equalled  by  very  few,  if  any, 
in  the  New  England  States.  A  nappy  combi- 
nation of  capital  and  brains  has  brought  about 
a  condition  of  affairs  that  may  justly  be  termed 
a  perfect  success.  The  financial  backing  of 
Hon.  Frank  Jones,  and  the  practical  experi- 
ence and  trained  hand  of  Mr.  Charles  P.  Berry 
at  the  helm,  could  not  result  otherwise  to  an 
enterprise  thus  favored  and  managed.  Mr. 
Berry,  the  vice-president  of  the  company,  is 
the  manager  of  the  business  and  is  eminently 
fitted  for  success  in  that  position.  He  has 
been  closely  identified  with  the  shoe  trade  for 
the  past  twenty-five  years,  is  thoroughly  in- 
formed as  to  all  its  requirements  and  demands, 
and,  besides  bringing  to  bear  his  valuable 
practical  experience  in  the  management,  has 
also  brought  to  the  house  a  patronage  that 
places  it  on  a  solid  basis  and  assures  its  per- 
manent success  and  increasing  prosperity.  He 
is  aided  materially  in  the  conduct  of  affairs  by 
Col.  Charles  A.  Sinclair,  prominently  known 
as  a  successful  financier  and  capitalist,  who 
takes  a  personal  interest  in  the  success  of  this 
as  one  among  the  many  great  enterprises  with 
which  he  is  identified.  Pre-eminent  in  its 
own  particular  line  of  manufacture,  and  con- 
ducted with  enterprise,  judgment  and  liberal- 
ity. The  Portsmouth  Shoe  Company  may  well 
be  regarded  as  one  of  the  foremost  industrial 
institutions  of  the  country,  and  as  justly  en- 
titled to  the  respect  and  consideration  in  the 
trade  which  it  so  largely  enjoys. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Granite  State  Fire  Insurance  Com- 
pany, National  Block,  Congress  Street. — The 
Granite  State  Fire  Insurance  Company,  lo- 
cated here,  was  incorporated  July  17,  1885, 
and  commenced  business  on  the  12th  of  No- 
vember in  the  same  year.  The  Company 
writes  insurance  upon  all  classes  of  property, 
including  dwellings,  stores,  stocks  and  mer- 
chandise. The  affairs  of  the  Company  are 
most  zealously  guarded  by  an  efficient  board 
of  officers,  composed  of  the  following  well- 
known  gentlemen,  viz.:  President,  Frank 
Jones;  vice-president,  John  W.  Sanborn  ; 
secretary,  Alfred  F.  Howard;  treasurer,  John 
Laighton;  assistant  secretary,  C.  H.  Wilkins. 
Conservatism  rather  than  haste,  carefulness 
rather  than  impulsiveness,  final  profit  rather 
than  present  volume  of  business,  are  the  lead- 
ing mottoes  of  their  insurance  creed,  and  a 
conscientious  adherence  to  them  is  securing 
for  these  gentlemen  the  reputation  of  being 
among  the  successful  managers  of  the  country, 
and  is  winning  the  confidence  of  all  who  are 
brought  into  business  relations  with  this  cor- 
poration. The  present  strength  of  the  Granite 
State  is  best  shown  by  the  annual  statement 
made  January  1,  1887,  is  as  follows,  viz: 


Cash      Capital, 
Reserve  for  Reinsurance, 
All  other  Liabilities, 
Net  Surplus, 


$200,000.00 

101,946.69 

.     24,553.98 

16,024.36 


Assets. 


$342,535.03 


ASSETS : 

MARKET  VALUE. 

United  States  Registered  Bonds,  4  per 

cent,  1907,  ....  $201,96000 

Carroll  County,  N.  H.,  Bonds,  6  per  cent, 

1891, 20000 

Fort  Plain,  N.  Y.  Water  Co.  1st  Mort. 

Bonds,  6  per  cent.  1905,  .  .  10,50000 

New  Hampshire  Trust  Co.  Debenture 

Bonds,  6  per  cent,  1906,  .  .  .  15,000  00 

Eastern  Railroad  Bonds,  6  per  cent,  1906,  .  12,700  00 

New  York  &  New  England  Railroad, 

Bonds,  7  per  cent,  1905,  .  .  .  12,500  00 

Colorado  State  Warrants,  .  .  .  12,078  44 

Lake  National  Bank  of  Wolfboro,  N.  H., 

54  shares  stock,  ....  5,670  00 

Dover  Gas  Light  Co.  of  Dover,  N.  H., 

100  shares  stock,  ....  3,000  00 

Worcester,  Nashua  &  Rochester  Railroad, 

1  share  stock,  ....  134  00 

Loan  on  Mortgage  of  Real  Estate  valued  at 

$20,000, 9,00000 

Net  Premiums  in  course  of  collection,  .  26,190  17 

Interest  accrued  not  included  in  market 

values,  .  .  i  ,  .  .  .  1,589 17 

Cash  in  Company's  office,  .  .  .  6,153  63 

Cash  on  deposit  in  New  Hampshire  Nat'l 

Bank  of  Portsmouth,        .  .  .  25,849  62 

Total  Assets, 

LIABILITIES: 

Unpaid  Losses,  .... 

Reserve  for  Reinsurance, 
Due  Agents  for  Commissions  and  return  pre- 
miums,         ..... 

All  liabilities,  other  than  Capital  stock, 
Capital    stock,  .... 

Net  Surplus  over  all  liabilities,          .          . 


$342,52503 

$  19,504  90 
101,946  69 

5,04908 


126,500  67 

200,00000 

16,02436 


Surplus  as  regards  Policy  Holders. 


$342,525  03 
$216,024  36 


The  Company  occupies  a  fine  suite  of  offices 
in  the  National  Block  on  Congress  Street,  em- 
ploys a  large  corps  of  clerks,  and  some  two 
hundred  and  fifty  agents  in  different  parts  of 
the  country,  and  is  building  up  a  patronage 


co-extensive  with  the  Union.  Hon.  Frank 
Jones,  the  president,  is  too  well  known  as 
merchant,  manufacturer,  Congressman  and  cap- 
italist, and  too  prominently  identified  with  the 
growth  and  prosperity  of  this  community,  to 
need  any  eulogy  here.  His  name  is  a  tower  of 
strength  to  this  enterprise,  and  his  coadjutors, 
Messrs.  Sanborn,  Howard  and  Laighton,  are 
all  eminently  fitted  to  successfully  administer 
the  duties  of  their  respective  positions  and  are 
counted  as  Portsmouth's  leading  citizens. 

Frank  Jones'  Brewery. — The  opinion 
once  prevailed  among  certain  classes  of  the 
community  that  first  class  ale  and  porter  could 
not  be  brewed  in  America.  The  energy  and 
persevering  industry  of  American  brewers  has 
entirely  destroyed  this  senseless  idea  by  pro- 
ducing ale  and  porter  which,  for  quality  and 
purity,  are  fully  equal,  if  not  superior,  to  that 
brewed  by  Bass  or  Guinness  in  Great  Britain 
and  Ireland.  The  best  ale  on  this  continent  is 
made  at  the  brewery  of  the  Hon.  Frank 
Jones,  in  Portsmouth.  So  say  the  best  judges, 
and  the  majority  of  those  who  are  lovers  of 
the  beverage  in  this  country  unite  in  proclaim- 
ing the  fact.  The  first  license  granted  in 
Portsmouth  to  brew  and  sell  '*  beare  "  was  to 
Samuel  Wentworth,  in  1670,  who  built  the 
first  Wentworth  House.  In  1854  John  Swin- 
dels,  an  English  brewer,  established  a  public 
brewery  in  Portsmouth,  and  continued  the 
business  alone  until  1858,  when  Mr.  Frank 
Jones  took  an  interest  in  the  brewery  and 
operated  !  the  same  for  a  few  years  cunder 
the  name  of  Swindels  &  Co.  He  soon  be- 
came the  sole  proprietor,  and  quickly  in- 
augurated those  improvements  and  reforms 
in  the  methods  and  processes  of  manufact- 
ure that  have  resulted  in  brilliant  success. 
Of  the  ancient  structure  in  which  Mr.  Jones 
commenced  in  1858  not  a  vestige  remains. 
His  present  brewery,  two  malt  houses,  cooper- 
age, stores,  stables  and  other  business  prem- 
ises, cover  an  area  of  over  five  acres.  They 
are  mammoth  brick  structures  near  the  main 
line  of  the  Eastern  Railroad  at  the  west  end  of 
the  city.  The  brewery  is  capable  of  producing 
250,000  barrels  annually,  while  new  additions 
are  in  course  of  construction  which  will 
materially  increase  the  capacity.  Their  total 
malting  capacity  is  375,000  bushels,  and  the 
malt  houses  two  in  number  are  provided  with 
every  modern  appliance  for  steeping,  growing 
and  kiln-drying,  and  for  storing  barley  and 
malt.  The  present  brewery  was  built  in  1871, 
and  contains  everything  that  skill  and  experi- 
ence has  taught  is  useful  and  valuable  in  the 
business.  From  the  malt  mill  to  mash  tun, 
steam  kettle,  underback,  settling  square-Ban- 
delot  fermenting  rooms,  to  racking  tuns, 
everything  shows  the  greatest  cleanliness, 
strictest  vigilance  and  constant  care.  The 
best  malt  and  hops  that  can  be  purchased  are 
utilized,  and  these  are  handled  in  such  a  scien- 
tific and  successful  manner  as  to  result  in  the 
production  of  ale  and  porter  that  for  purity, 
flavor  and  health-giving  properties  is  unex- 
celled in  this  or  any  other  country.  An  in- 
ferior grade  of  ale  or  porter  is  never  permitted 
to  pass  the  outer  gates  of  this  establishment, 
and  the  popularity  of  the  output  is  steadily 
maintained  and  increased  with  retailers,  fami- 
lies and  general  public. 


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43 


The  "  Rockiiigliam."— The  "  Rocking- 1 
ham"  stands  upon  the  site  of  the  old  Langdon 
House,  the  home  of  Woodbury  Langdon, 
which  was  burned  in  the  great  tire  which  dev- 
astated Portsmouth  in  1781.  The  elegance  of 
the  house  is  such  as  to  impress  the  stranger  at 
the  first  glance  as  a  superb  structure  and  a 
perfect  hotel  in  all  respects.  The  style  of 
architecture  is  massive  in  its  proportions,  and 
imposing  in  its  symmetry  and  stately  grace. 
Its  wide  open  doors  reveal  a  princely  home  and 
disclose  a  cordial  welcome.  It  was  opened  to 
the  public  February  3,  188(5,  having  been 
erected  by  the  proprietor,  Hon.  Frank  Jones, 
on  the  ruins  of  the  hotel  of  the  same  name, 
which  was  burned  in  September,  1884,  and 
which  had  stood  for  one  hundred  and  two 
years.  Had  Mr.  Jones  done  nothing  else  for 
the  credit  of  Portsmouth  than  to  erect  this 
magnificent  hotel,  he  would  still  have  earned 
the  gratitude  of  every  citizen.  The  building 
is  of  brick  and  free  stone,  five  stories  high, 
with  a  frontage  of  upwards  of  one  hundred 
feet,  and  has  first-class  accomodations  for 
some  two  hundred  guests.  It  has  two  covered 
entrances  in  front,  each  of  which  is  guarded  by 
two  bronzed  lions.  On  the  first  floor  are  vari- 
ous public  rooms,  including  the  office,  ladies- 
reception  parlor,  gentlemen's  reading  room, 
and  the  dining  room,  with  kitchen,  pantry  and 
storeroom  in  the  ell  on  the  same  floor.  The 
office  is  elegantly  appointed,  with  marble 
floors,  panel  ceiling,  solid  mahogany  wainscot- 
ing and  marble  counters.  The  reading  room 
isslendidly  furnished  for  the  comfort  of  guests, 
and  contains  a  magnificent  portrait  of  the  pro- 
prietor facing  the  door.  This  floor  also  con- 
tains the  old  banquet  hall,  which  was  preserved 
nearly  intact  from  the  ravages  of  the  fire,  and 
is  a  marvel  of  antique  decoration  and  old-time 
splendor  in  its  fixtures  and  fittings.  The  din- 
ing room  has  a  seating  capacity  for  one  hun- 
dred and  seven  persons.  The  wainscoting  of 
the  two  first  floors  is  of  solid  mahogany.  The 
bridal  chambers  on  the  second  floor  are  models 
of  elegance  and  taste,  comprising  two  cham- 
bers capable  of  being  transformed  into  one 
apartment,  and  which  are  richly  furnished, 
decorated  by  skilled  artists,  and  worthy  of 
special  remembrance  by  every  visitor.  The 
house  is  heated  throughout  by  steam,  lighted 
by  electricity,  and  is  provided  with  electric  fire 
alarms  in  each  hall.  No  luxury  afforded  in 
situation,  surroundings,  cuisine  or  modern 
conveniences  in  any  hotel  is  lacking  in  the 
Rockingham.  It  is  alike  convenient  to  the 
permanent  patron,  the  commercial  tourist,  and 
the  transient  guest.  The  menu  of  the  house  is 
especially  worthy  of  commendation,  being  un- 
der the  supervision  of  experienced  chefs,  and 
is  kept  up  to  the  highest  standard  of  excellence. 
The  house  is  supplied  with  a  passenger  ele- 
vator, a  bar,  barber  shop,  billiard  hall,  bath 
rooms,  laundry,  and  electric  call-bells  commu- 
nicating with  the  office.  Every  necessity  of 
modern  hotel  life  is  furnished  for  the  welfare 
and  comfort  of  guests,  and  the  management  is 
distinguished  for  accuracy,  precision  and  fore- 
thought in  attending  to  every  want. 

John  H.  Broughton,  Wholesale  and 
Retail  Dealer  in  Lumber,  Lime  and  Cement, 
Ground  and  Calcined  Plaster:  also  Commission 
Merchant,  Xo.  68  Daniel  Street.— A  feature  of 


Portsmouth's  industries  especially  worthy  of 
mention  is  the  trade  in  lumber  and  builders' 
materials;  and  this  is  represented  by  many 
large  and  enterprising  houses,  chief  among 
which  is  that  of  Mr.  John  H.  Broughtou,  one 
of  the  oldest  and  best  known  business  men  in 
this  line  in  the  city.  This  concern  had  its  or- 
igin in  1S41.  when  it  was  founded  by  Samuel 
Adams  &  Co.,  of  which  firm  Mr.  John  H. 
Broughton  became  a  member  in  1845.  In  1881, 
this  gentleman  became  the  sole  proprietor,  and 
the  business  has  continued  to  increase  under 
his  assiduous  care.  His  business  premises  are 
spacious,  and  have  a  water  front  of  300  feet. 
The  best  facilities  and  appliances  are  provided 
for  the  economical  handling  of  stock  and  the 
prompt  fulfilment  of  all  orders.  A  specialty  is 
made  of  handling  lumber,  in  cargo  lots,  and  lime, 
cement,  ground  and  calcined  plaster,  slate,  etc., 
in  both  large  and  small  quantities.  Lumber  is 
supplied  rough  or  dressed,  and  in  any  form  or 
dimensions  desired.  Besides  filling  orders  for 
lumber  from  the  stock  on  hand.  Mr.  Broughton 
makes  shipments  direct  from  the  mills;  and  in 
all  departments  of  the  business  his  facilities 
are  unsurpassed  by  those  of  any  of  his  com- 
peers. An  ample  force  of  hands  are  employed 
and  also  a  number  of  teams,  and  the  trade  is 
extensive  both  in  the  city  and  surrounding  dis- 
tricts. Mr.  Broughton  also  conducts  a  general 
commission  business,  and  receives  consign- 
ments of  cargoes  of  all  kinds  of  merchandise 
for  sale  on  commission.  He  also  takes  charge 
of  goods  on  behalf  of  parties  shipping  to  this 
port,  and  all  matters  appertaining  thereto  are 
given  prompt  and  careful  attention.  Orders  for 
Bangor  slate  are  also  immediately  attended  to. 
Mr.  Broughton  is  a  native  of  Xew  Hampshire, 
an  enterprising,  substantial  business  man,  and 
a  director  of  the  First  National  Bank. 


J.  C.  Carr,  Boots,  Shoes  and  Rubbers.  \o. 
34  Market  Street. — One  of  the  old  established 
business  houses  of  Portsmouth  is  that  so  suc- 
cessfully conducted  by  Mr.  J.  C.  Carr.  and 
which  was  founded  in  1820,  by  Elisha  C.  Crane, 
and  who  was  succeeded  in  is:;.")  by  Messis. 
Hill  &  Carr.  The  junior  member,  Mr.  James 
M.  Carr,  became  the  sole  proprietor  in  1>7<>. 
and  conducted  the  business  until  his  death  in 
1885.  when  the  present  proprietor  took  posses 
sion.  The  store  is  spacious  in  size,  attractive 
in  all  its  arrangements  and  appointments,  and 
well-stocked  at  all  times  with  new  and  desir- 
able goods.  The  stock  comprises  a  full  and 
complete  line  of  boots,  shoes,  rubbers  and 
slippers,  for  ladies,  gentlemen,  misses,  youth, 
boys  and  children,  in  all  sizes  and  grades, 
including  French  and  Dongola  kid,  straight 
and  pebbled  goat  all  in  variety  to  suit  the 
tastes  and  the  means  of  all  classes  of  buyers. 
These  goods  are  received  direct  from  the  best 
manufacturers  in  the  country,  and  are  sold  at 
prices  which  defy  successful  competition. 
The  proprietor  is  also  prepared  to  execute  fine 
custom  work  of  all  kinds,  employing  the  best 
of  skilled  labor,  and  guaranteeing  prompt 
service  and  perfect  satisfaction.  He  has  in 
his  employ  Mr.  James  F.  Hartshorn,  who  was 
foreman  for  Elisha  C.  Crane  in  this  business 
fifty-two  years  ago,  and  who  is  still  hale  and 
hearty.  Mr.  Carr  is  a  native  of  Danvers,  Mass., 
and  a  practical  shoemaker  of  large  experience 
and  established  reputation. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


W.  J.  Sampson  &  Co.,  Painters  and  Paper 
Hangers,  Dealers  in  Wall  Papers,  Curtains, 
Paints,  and  Artist's  Materials,  Nos.  10  and  12 
Daniel  Street. — This  firm  are  extensive  dealers 
in  wall  papers,  curtains,  paints  and  artists' 
materials,  and  carry  one  of  the  largest  stocks 
of  these  goods  to  be  found  east  of  the  city  of 
Boston,  while  the  name  of  the  house  is  be- 
coming known  throughout  all  this  section  of 
the  country  as  synonymous  with  all  that  has 
been  achieved  in  the  art  of  interior  decorations, 
which  is  made  the  leading  specialty  of  the  busi- 
ness. The  warerooms  embrace  three  floor 
25  x  40  feet  each,  which  will  be  materially 
increased  in  size  the  coming  season  to  meet 
the  great  and  growing  demands  of  the  trade. 
The  growth  of  the  house  since  its  estab- 
lishment, October  15,  1885,  has  been  in  keeping 
with  the  increasing  demand  for  the  finest 
decorative  effects,  and  for  that  discriminating 
selection  of  the  most  perfect  types  of  material 
and  pattern  that  human  skill  and  taste  have 
been  able  to  devise.  The  combination  of  these 
effects  is  most  happily  illustrated  by  that  pop- 
ular production  known  as  "  Lincrusta  Wal- 
ton," which  is  a  specialty  with  this  house.  It 
is  about  as  thick  as  leather,  equally  tough  and 
durable,  and  has  upon  its  surface  a  beautiful 
design  in  relief,  as  sharp  in  contour  as  a  high- 
class  carving.  It  is  waterproof  and  a  non-ab- 
sorbent, protecting  the  inmates  and  furniture 
of  a  room  from  damp  walls  and  all  external 
moisture.  The  styles  represented  here  are  so 
various  that  the  decorator  and  house-owner 
can  please  their  taste  at  once;  they  include  Re- 
naissance, Egyptian,  Moorish,  Celtic,  Floren- 
tine, Japanese,  Greek,  Byzantine,  Eastlake, 
mediaeval  and  modern.  Mouldings  of  every 
description  are  also  furnished  to  match  all  wall 
papers.  Plans  and  estimates  for  this  class  of  de- 
coration are  promptly  furnished,  and  curtains, 
fixtures,  drapery  poles,  paints,  varnishes  and 
oils  are  supplied,  and  curtains  made  to  order. 
This  firm  are  enjoying  a  large  and  influential 
patronage  in  this  city  and  throughout  the  states 
of  Maine,  New  Hampshire  and  Massachusetts. 
They  have  executed  orders  for  decorating  the 
residences  of  Mr.  Gignoux,  Hon.  W.  H.  Hack- 
ett,  Chief  Engineer  Macomb,  Hon.  Frank 
Jones,  Ex-Sheriff  Kent,  the  Wentworth  Man- 
sion, the  Wadleigh  house,  the  residence  of 
Arthur  Walker,  and  others  in  this  city,  which 
have  been  accomplished  in  the  highest  style  of 
the  art,  and  serve  to  recommend  the  firm  to 
popular  favor  and  public  patronage.  Twenty- 
five  skilled  artisans,  painters  and  decorators 
are  constantly  employed,  and  unequalled 
facilities  are  possessed  for  the  prompt  and 
perfect  fulfilment  of  all  orders.  The  members 
of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  W.  J.  Sampson,  Her- 
man Manson  and  J.  H.  Gardiner,  the  senior 
partner  being  a  native  of  New  York  City,  the 
other  members,  of  Portsmouth.  Mr.  Sampson 
has  been  a  practical  painter  and  decorator  for 
many  years,  and  has  entire  charge  of  that  de- 
partment of  the  business.  Mr.  Manson  attends 
to  the  paper  hanging,  and  Mr.  Gardiner  to  the 
management  of  the  store. 

C.  E.  Boynton,  Manufacturer  of.  and 
Wholesale  Dealer  in,  Soda  and  Mineral  Water, 
etc.,  No.  18  Bow  Street. — The  manufacture  of 
various  kinds  of  aerated  waters,  and  the  bot- 
tling ol  lager  beer,  ale  and  cider,  has  of  late 


years  become  a  large  and  important  commer- 
cial pursuit.  Portsmouth  is  well  represented 
in  this  pursuit,  and  a  few  brief  facts  concerning 
one  of  the  leading  houses  in  the  trade  cannot 
but  prove  of  general  interest.  We  refer  to  that 
of  Mr.  C.  E.  Boynton,  which  is  one  of  the  old- 
est and  most  extensive  establishments  in  its 
line  in  the  city.  It  was  founded  in  1872,  and 
has  always  commanded  a  very  liberal  and  sub- 
stantial patronage.  The  premises  occupied  for 
the  business  consist  of  a  building  containing 
three  floors  and  basement,  and  20  x  40  feet 
in  dimensions.  These  are  equipped  with  all 
necessary  appliances,  including  the  latest  im- 
proved generators,  bottling  machinery,  etc., 
and  employment  is  furnished  to  ten  men  and 
three  teams  in  the  several  occupations  of  the 
business.  The  house  manufactures  soda  and 
mineral  water,  tonic,  strawberry,  ginger  and 
lemon  beer,  extract  of  nerve  food  for  brain  and 
nervous  exhaustion  and  a  good  appetizer,  crab 
apple  and  blood  orange  tonic,  etc.  Soda  water 
is  supplied  in  syphons  for  hotel  and  family  use, 
and  fountains  are  charged  at  short  notice.  Mr. 
Boynton  also  bottles  for  the  trade  the  cele- 
brated Eldredge  and  Milwaukee  lager  beer, 
porter  and  refined  cider.  The  business  is  en- 
tirely wholesale  and  the  sales  beyond  Ports- 
mouth are  chiefly  in  York,  Rye  and  Hampton 
beaches,  etc.  The  products  of  this  house  are 
in  high  favor  with  both  dealers  and  consumers, 
and  the  business  is  consequently  constantly  in- 
creasing. Mr.  Boynton  is  a  gentleman  of  long 
practical  experience  in  the  business.  He  is  a 
native  of  Temple,  N.  H.,  and  an  old  resident  in 
Portsmouth,  where  he  is  very  popular. 


Rider  &,  Cotton,  Iron  and  Steel,  Ship 
Chandlery,  Hardware,  Paints,  Oils,  Colors,  etc., 
No.  65  Market  Street. — A  leading  headquarters 
in  this  line  in  Portsmouth,  is  the  establish- 
ment of  Messrs.  Rider  &  Cotton,  at  No.  65 
Market  Street.  This  firm  are  M7ell  and  widely 
known  as  extensive  dealers  in  iron  and  steel, 
ship  chandlery,  hardware,  paints,  oils,  colors, 
etc.  The  house  was  founded  some  sixty  years 
ago,  and  has  been  under  the  successful  man- 
agement of  the  present  proprietors  since  1>7_. 
The  premises  occupied  for  trade  purposes  com- 
prise six  floors,  40  x  130  feet  each,  which  are  in 
every  way  well  adapted  for  the  large  and  active 
business  which  is  annually  transacted.  The 
ship  owner,  the  builder,  the  mechanic,  the 
housekeeper  and  the  farmer  are  all  supplied  at 
this  establishment  with  the  necessities  of 
every-day  life,  and  at  prices  which  are  so  fair 
and  reasonable  as  to  preclude  successful  com- 
petition. These  goods  are  purchased  direct 
from  manufacturers  of  the  highest  repute,  and 
special  attention  is  given  to  the  character  and 
quality  of  the  productions,  the  aim  being  not 
only  to  meet  every  want,  but  to  offer  the  best 
in  every  case  that  the  markets  afford.  Their 
trade  is  large,  first  class  and  influential  through- 
out the  city  and  surrounding  country.  The 
members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  T.  H.  Ryder, 
and  W.  W.  Cotton,  both  of  whom  arc  natives  of 
this  city.  Mr.  Ryder  is  a  Justice  of  the  Peace 
and  Notary  Public,  and  Mr.  Cotton  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  warden  of 
South  Parish  Unitarian  Church.  They  are 
gentlemen  of  ability,  enterprise  and  integrity, 
with  whom  it  is  always  a  pleasure  to  deal. 


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45 


First  National  Bank,  United  States  De- 
pository, Pleasant  Street,  Market  Square. — 
This  bank  was  chartered  originally  under  the 
name  of  the  Piscataqua  Bank  in  1824.  In  1845 
it  became  known  as  the  Piscataqua  Exchange 
Bank,  and  was  reorganized  under  the  national 
banking  laws  as  the  Frst  National  Bank  in 
1803,  standing  No.  1  on  the  secretary  of  the 
treasury's  books,  and  as  No.  19  in  the  comp- 
troller's department.  Its  new  charter  in  1882 
ranks  as  No.  2672.  It  has  a  capital  stock  of 
$300,000,  a  present  surplus  of  $100.000,  and 
is  officered  as  follows,  viz. :  President,  E.  P. 
Kimball;  cashier,  C.  A.  Hazlett:  directors: 
W.  L.  Dwight,  E.  P.  Kimball,  W.  H.  Hackett, 
E.  H.  Winchester,  J.  H.  Broughton,  K.  C. 
Pierce,  M.  P.  Stacy.  The  banking  rooms  of 
the  institution  on  Pleasant  Street,  are  spacious 
and  elegantly  appointed,  affording  ample  ac- 
comodation  to  the  public,  and  possessing  every 
convenience  for  facilitating  the  dispatch  of 
business.  A  general  banking  business  is  trans- 
acted, including  the  receiving  of  deposits,  the 
discounting  of  approved  commercial  paper, 
the  collection  of  drafts,  and  the  dealing  in  all 
first-class  securities.  This  is  not  only  one  of 
the  oldest  banks  in  Portsmouth  but  also  one 
of  the  best  managed  and  most  liberally  patro- 
nized. From  the  outset  it  has  retained  the 
confidence  of  the  public  in  a  marked  degree. 
Its  founders  were  men  who  had  the  rare  fore- 
sight to  recognize  the  possibilities  of  such  an 
institution,  and  who  laid  the  foundations 
sufficiently  strong  and  deep  to  bear  any  super- 
structure that  time,  experience  and  wealth 
might  rear.  All  its  movements  are  marked  by 
prudence,  caution  and  honorable  business 
methods,  and.it  is  generally  recognized  as  one  of 
those  solid,  ably  conducted  institutions  which 
reflect  credit  alike  upon  its  officers  and  the 
community  where  its  influence  is  felt.  Its 
executive  officers  are  gentlemen  with  whom  it 
is  always  a  pleasure  to  do  business.  Prompt, 
obliging  and  efficient  in  all  their  dealings  with 
the  public,  they  are  naturally  popular,  and 
maintain  the  prestige  of  the  bank  with  dignity, 
reliability  and  success.  The  president.  Mr. 
Kimball,  is  amative  of4Merrimac  County,  N.  H., 
in  the  prime  of  life,  and  of  high  reputation  and 
standing  iji  business  and  financial  circles. 
The  cashier,  Mr.  Hazlett,  is  a  Portsmouth 
•man,  born  and  bred,  and  of  tried  ability  as  a 
tinancier,  while  the  board  of  directors  com- 
prises much  of  the  solid  business  element  of 
the  city. 

Frank  W.  Moses,  Dealer  in  Pianos,  Or- 
gans. Music,  Stationery,  Holiday  Goods,  etc. 
— A  prominent  and  most  popular  business  es- 
tablishment in  this  city  is  that  conducted  by 
Mr.  Frank  W.  Moses,  who  is  one  of  the. most 
enterprising  and  progressive  of  Portsmouth's 
merchants.  Mr.  Moses  founded  his  business 
in  May,  1886,  bringing  to  bear  in  his  manage- 
ment push  and  ability,  and  from  the  outset  his 
efforts  were  rewarded  with  substantial  public 
recognition.  He  has  built  up  a  very  extensive, 
influential  patronage  and  has  a  trade  derived 
from  various  sections  of  Maine  and  this  State. 
The  spacious  premises  occupied  comprise  a 
salesroom  having  dimensions  of  25  x  75  feet, 
and  an  adjoining  room  devoted  to  art  purposes. 
The  stock  carried  is  large  and  comprehensive 
;and  embraces  pianos,  organs,  music,  leather 


goods,  blank  books,  fine  stationery,  and  holi- 
day goods,  a  specialty  being  made  of  the  latter 
in  their  seasons,  but  Mr.  Moses  holds  the  agency 
for  the  Hardman,  Guild,  Sohmer,  Hazleton  & 
Naersby  and  Evans  pianos,  and  Dyer  &  Hughes 
organs,  keeping  on  hand  at  all  times  a  sample 
stock  of  these  fine  instruments,  which  he  sells 
both  for  spot  cash  and  on  the  instalment  plan. 
He  makes  a  specialty  of  offering  bargains,  in 
pianos  and  organs,  and  also  does  a  considerable 
business  in  renting  pianos  to  beach  houses 
during  the  summer  season.  The  room  devoted 
to  the  display  of  art  goods  is  filled  with  a  su- 
perb collection  of  engravings,  photographs, 
oil  paintings,  water  color  paintings,  and  photo- 
gravures, all  of  which  are  well  worthy  of  in- 
spection. Picture  frames  are  made  to  order  in 
any  desired  style.  Piano  tuning  is  also  execut- 
ed at  reasonable  prices.  A  large,  constantly 
growing  patronage  is  enjoyed,  and  the  estab- 
lishment occupies  a  very  popular  place  in  the 
public  favor.  Mr.  Moses  is  a  native  of  this 
city,  and  has  ever  taken  an  active  interest 
in  its  welfare.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Ports- 
mouth Athletic  Club,  and  is  esteemed  in  both 
social  and  business  circles. 


Webster  House,  A.  H.  Webster,  Proprie- 
tress, Mr.  Hennesey,  Manager.— The  visitor 
who  comes  to  Portsmouth, whether  on  business 
or  pleasure  bent,  and  who  desires  a  first-class 
hostelry  to  put  up  at  during  his  sojourn  here, 
will  find  an  excellent  place  with  all  home  com- 
forts and  hotel  conveniences  in  the  Webster 
House,  centrally  located  at  the  corner  of 
Vaughan  and  Congress  streets.  This  popular 
house  was  first  opened  in  May,  1882,  by  the 
present  pi-oprietress,  Mrs.  A.  H.  Webster,  a  lady 
well  and  favorably  known  to  the  public.  Her 
enterprise  found  immediate  appreciation  and 
has  been  a  decided  success  from  the  outset. 
The  building  is  spacious,  being  three  stories 
in  height  and  of  ample  proportions.  The  in- 
terior arrangements  are  perfect  in  every  re- 
spect, being  well  lighted,  ventilated,  and  fur- 
nished throughout  in  the  most  modern  im- 
proved style.  There  are  accommodations  for 
fifty  guests,  the  service  being  complete  for 
the  reception  and  care  of  that  number.  The 
sleeping  apartments  are  comfortably  fitted  up, 
are  airy  and  models  of  cleanliness,  and  are 
always  kept  well  supplied  with  fresh  beds  and 
bedding.  Among  the  other  conveniences  are 
fine  bath  rooms,  barber  shop,  and  a  well-kept 
bar,  well  stocked  with  choice  wines  and  liquors. 
The  table  is  always  kept  plentifully  furnished 
with  all  the  luxuries  of  the  season,  every- 
thing purchased  being  the  best  the  market 
affords.  In  short,  everything  that  thought 
could  suggest  is  at  the  command  of  guests  at 
the  Webster.  The  terms  are  but  two  dollars 
per  day,  and  special  rates  are  made  for  the- 
atrical companies  and  commercial  travellers. 
The  manager  of  the  house,  Mr.  Hennesey,  who 
was  for  several  years  in  "  The  Rockingham,  " 
is  a  favorite  with  the  travelling  public,  and 
possesses  the  faculty  of  making  permanent 
friends  of  all  with  whom  he  comes  in  contact. 
He  is  thoroughly  conversant  with  the  best 
methods  of  hotel  management,  conducts  all 
his  transactions  in  a  systematic  way,  and  all 
persons  stopping  at  the  Webster  when  in  town 
will  find  him  a  most  agreeable  gentleman  with 
whom  to  have  dealings. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Portsmouth  Machine  Co.,  Hill  and 
Pearl  Streets. — Portsmouth  Machine  Company 
was  organized  by  some  of  the  foremost  citi- 
zens of  Portsmouth  for  the  purpose  of  supply- 
ing the  requirements  of  manufacturers  in  this 
direction  of  trade.  The  company  was  in- 
corporated June  4,  1883,  with  a  capital  of 
$128,000,  and  with  the  following  board  of  offi- 
cers and  directors,  viz. :  President,  Hon.  Frank 
Jones;  treasurer  and  manager,  J.  A.  Farring- 
ton;  directors:  Frank  Jones,  C.  H.  Mendum. 
Wm.  Ward,  M.  Eldredge,  E.  H.  Winchester,  E. 
8.  Fay,  B.  F.  Webster,  J.  A.  Farrington,  and  0. 
M.  Gignoux.  The  works  are  very  extensive 
and  complete,  comprising  a  four  story  brick 
building,  204  x  70  feet  in  dimensions,  with 
two  ells,  100  x  30  feet  each,  and  are  fully 
equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved  machin- 
ery, tools  and  appliances  requisite  for  the  sys- 
tematic and  successful  conduct  of  the  business. 
The  company  are  extensively  engaged  in  the 
manufacture  of  machinery,  shafting,  pulleys, 
bolts;  rivets  and  castings  of  every  description, 
and  are  producing  a  class  of  work  that  is  un- 
rivalled for  quality,  durability  and  finish.  The 
castings  of  this  company  are  unsurpassed  for 
smoothness  and  quality  of  metal,  and  can  al- 
ways be  implicitly  relied  upon.  The  methods 
of  manufacture  that  obtain  with  this  company 
are  of  the  most  enterprising,  progressive  and 
trustworthy  character,  and  the  aim  of  the 
management  is  to  excel  at  every  step  in  the 
production  of  these  supplies.  The  best  possi- 
ble facilities  are  possessed  for  the  procurement 
of  raw  material,  none  but  skilled  and  expert 
workmen  are  employed,  and  every  detail  of 
the  business  is  under  the  watchful  eye  and 
trained  hand  of  the  superintendent,  Mr.  Far- 
rington, whose  large  practical  experience  as  a 
machinist  and  manufacturer  renders  him  a 
complete  master  of  every  branch  of  the  trade 


and  insures  accuracy  and  success  in  every  stage 
of  production.  Under  such  favorable  auspices 
the  trade  of  the  company  is  naturally  increas- 
ing in  both  magnitude  and  importance,  while 
the  prices  that  are  quoted  are,  as  a  rule,  below 
those  of  other  first-class  houses.  Manufact- 
urers and  corporations  requiring  these  supplies 
oannot  do  better  than  place  their  orders  with 
this  reliable  establishment,  where  they  will  ob- 
tain advantages  difficult  to  be  secured  else- 
where. Hon.  Frank  Jones,  the  president  of 
this  company,  takes  a  personal  interest  in  the 
welfare  and  success  of  this  enterprise,  and  his 
name  is  a  tower  of  strength  to  any  undertak- 
ing. The  clerk,  Mr.  Hackett,  is  another  gen- 
tleman of  commanding  influence  connected 
with  .this  corporation.  He  is  clerk  and  commis- 
sioner of  the  United  States  circuit  court, 
United  States  Chief  Supervisor  of  elections  in 
New  Hampshire,  commissioner  to  take  testi- 
mony in  the  United  States  Court  of  Claims, 
and  Commissioner  of  Deeds  for  other  statts. 
The  board  of  directors  include  many  of  the 
solid  business  men  of  the  city,  and  are  in  them- 
sselve  a  sufficient  guarantee  of  the  reliability 
and  future  success  of  this  industry. 

Blaisdc!l'§  Stove  Store,  Stoves,  Ranges. 
and  Kitchen  Furnishings,  of  every  Description. 
Tin,  Japan,  Britannia.  Wooden  and  (ilass 
Ware,  Farming  Tools,  Grass  Seeds,  etc.,  Xos. 
55  and  57  Market  Street. — A  record  of  un- 
broken prosperity  extending  over  a  period  of 
forty^odd  years  marks  the  history  of  the  well 
and  favorably  known  establishment  whose 
name  stands  at  the  head  of  this  sketch,  and 
which  since  its  inception  has  maintained  an  en- 
during hold  on  popular  favor  and  confidence, 
well  deserved,  while  the  house  fully  sustains 
to-day  its  old-time  'reputation  for  reliable 
goods  and  honorable  dealing;  purchasers  and 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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patrons  being  always  assured  of  excellent 
value,  first-class  work  and  satisfactory  treat- 
ment in  this  well-ordered  emporium,  which  is 
one  of  the  leading,  largest  and  best  equipped 
general  house  furnishing,  stove  and  agricult- 
ural specialty  stores  in  Portsmouth,  as  Avell 
as  the  oldest.  This  house  was  founded  in  1848 
by  Uriah  Blaisdell  (deceased),  who  conducted 
it  up  to  1883,  when,  owing  to  his  death  which 
occurred  at  this  period,  the  business  passed 
into  the  control  of  his  son  George  Blaisdell, 
under  whose  capable  and  efficient  management 
the  same  has  since  been  continued  with  unin- 
terrupted success  for  the  estate  of  the  late 
proprietor  and  founder.  The  premises  occu- 
pied for  business  purposes  comprise  six  20  x 
50  foot  floors  including  store,  shop  and  ware- 
house, and  a  vast  and  varied  assortment  is 
constantly  carried,  embracing  a  full  and  fine 
line  of  stoves,  ranges  and  heaters  of  every  de- 
scription, tin  and  sheet-iron  ware  of  all  kinds, 
.Japanned  goods.  Britannia,  plated  wooden 
ware,  cutlery,  glass  ware,  and  household 
specialties  in  great  variety,  refrigerators, 
clothes  wringers,  kitchen  utensils,  farming 
and  garden  tools,  grass  seeds  and  kindred 
products.  Several  expert  workmen  are  em- 
ployed and  tin,  sheet-iron  and  copper  work  of 
every  variety  is  executed  in  the  most  superior 
and  expeditious  manner,  and  at  very  reasonable 
rates;  particular  attention  also  being  given  to 
repairing  and  general  jobbing,  while  tin  roof- 
ing, guttering  etc.,  is  a  specialty,  and  alto- 
gather  a  large  and  flourishing  business  is 
carried  on,  the  trade  extending  throughout 
the  city  and  entire  surrounding  country. 

John  S.  Tilton,  Manufacturer  of.  and 
Dealer  in.  Saddles,  Harness,  Whips,  Collars, 
Bridles,  Halters,  Brushes,  Combs,  etc..  Xo.  is 
Congress  Street. — At  the  well  and  favorably 
known  establishment  of  John  S.  Tilton,  manu- 
facturer of.  and  dealer  in,  saddles,  harness, 
collars,  bridles,  etc.,  can  always  he  found 
an  extensive  and  elegant  assortment  of  goods 
at  the  lowest  prices  consistent  with  ex- 
cellent values  and  upright  dealing;  while  the 
custom  work  turned  out  here  is  A  1  in  every 
feature  of  merit. — in  design,  workmanship. 
linish  and  material, — no  store  in  this  line  in 
Portsmouth  maintaining  a  higher  reputation, 
as  few  if  any  receive  a  larger  measure  of  pop- 
ular favor.  This  business  was  established  in 
iMis.  and  from  the  inception  of  the  enterprise 
down  to  the  present  day,  Mr.  Tilton  has  en- 
joyed a  ilattering  patronage,  the  general  ex- 
cellence and  reliability  of  the  goods  made  and 
handled,  coupled  with  close  attention  to  the 
wants  of  customers,  being  the  special  features 
contributing  to  the  success.  The  premises, 
including  office,  store  and  shop,  occupy  a 
20  x  100  foot  floor,  well  ordered  and  equipped 
in  every  respect.,  and  a  competent  force  of  ex- 
pert hands  are  employed,  all  orders  receiving 
prompt  and  satisfactory  attention.  A  full  and 
fine  stock  is  carried,  embracing  saddles  and 
harness  in  every  style  and  variety,  collars  and 
bridles,  halters,  whips,  brushes,  combs,  oils, 
blankets,  fly-nets,  etc..  being  agency  also  for 
the  national  harness  oil,  boot  and  shoe  oil  and 
harness  and  carriage  top  dressings,  sold  in 
pints,  quarts  and  gallons,  while  repairing  of 
every  description  likewise  is  executed  in  the 
most  superior  and  expeditious  manner.  Mr. 


I  Tilton,  who  is  a  native  of  this  State,  is  a   gen- 
tleman of  middle  age,  and  has  served  with  credit 
I  in  the  City  Council,  while  his  industry  is  an 
I  important  factor  in  this  city's  trade. 

M.  C.  Foye,  Fancy  Goods,  Material  for 
Art  Xeedle  Work,  Stamping,  etc.,  No.  23  Mar- 
ket Street. — Among  the  mercantile  establish- 
ments in  Portsmouth  may  be  mentioned  that 
of  M.  C.  Foye.  dealer  in  material  for  ait  needle 
work,  embroidery,  fancy  goods  and  novelties 
in  ladies'  wear,  eligibly  located  at  No.  23  Mar- 
ket Street,  and  which  is  one  of  the  centres  of 
interest  in  the  city  for  the  female  portion  of 
the  community  owing  to  the  exceedingly  fine 
assortment  of  goods  always  displayed  'here. 
This  store  was  established  in  1878  and  at  its 
very  inception  may  be  said  to  have  virtually 
bounded  into  public  favor  and  prosperity,  the 
patronage  growing  rapidly  from  the  start,  until 
now  it  is  of  a  very  substantial  and  influential 
character.  The  store,  which  is  ample  and 
compact,  is  tastefully  fitted  up  and  appointed 

j  — a  superb  display  being  made — and  a  large 
and  varied  stock  is  constantly  carried,  embrac- 
ing a  complete  and  exquisite  line  of  material 
for  art  needle  work,  rich  laces  and  embroidery, 
elegant  dress  trimmings  of  every  description, 
novelties  in  neckwear,  notions,  small  wares  and 
fancy  articles  in  great  variety,  and  a  full  and 
fine  assortment  of  ladies'  furnishings;  material 
for  art  needle  work  and  stamping  being 
specialties,  while  half  a  dozen  courteous  and 
efficient  clerks  attend  to  the  wants  of  custo- 
mers, no  pains  being  spared  to  render  the  ut- 
most satisfaction  in  every  instance  to  patrons, 
and  altogether  an  extensive  and  gratifying- 
trade  is  done,  the  patronage  reaching  all  over 
the  city  and  surrounding  country.  Mr.  Foye 
is  a  native  of  Kye,  this  State,  but  a  respected 
roident  of  Portsmouth  many  years,  and  a 

j  gentleman  of  push,  enterprise  and  business 
qualities. 


James  R.  Council,  Watchmaker  and  Jew 
eller,  No.  5  Congress  Street. — The  business  of 
this  establishment  was  originally  founded  some 
sixty  years  ago  by  Mr.  Robert  Gray,  and  sub- 
sequently passed  into  the  hands  of  various  par- 
ties. In  1880  Mr.  Council  succeeded  to  the 
proprietorship,  having  been  some  ten  years 
previously  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Hutchin- 
son  ct  Council,  bringing  to  bear  upon  the  en- 
terprise a  thorough  practical  experience  as  a 
fully  trained  jeweller,  and  under  his  expert 
management  the  house  has  reached  a  degree 
of  popularity  and  prosperity  greater  than  it 
had  ever  before  attained  to.  The  amply  com- 
modious store  occupied  is  tasteful  in  all  its  ap- 
pointments, and  contains  a  fine,  attractively 
displayed  stock  of  goods,  the  assortment  com- 
prising a  superb  showing  in  gold  and  silver 
American  watches  in  all  the  leading  makes; 
clocks  of  all  kinds,  optical  goods,  solid  silver 
and  plated  ware,  and  jewellery  of  every  descrip- 
tion, comprising  all  the  newest  novelties. 
Three  expert  assistants  are  employed  and  a 
leading  specialty  is  made  of  the  mechanical 
department,  repairing  of  all  kinds  being  exe- 
cuted in  the  most  workmanlike  manner  at  rea- 
sonable charges.  Mr.  Council  is  a  native  of 
Vermont,  is  highly  regarded  in  this  community 
for  his  mechanical  skill,  industry  and  business 
integrity. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


John  P.  Sweetser,  Kitchen  Furnishings, 
Stoves,  Ranges  and  Furnaces.  Plumbing,  Gas 
Piping  and  Tin  Roofing.  No.  46  Market 
Street. — Perhaps  not  in  any  branch  of  trade 
lias  the  march  of  progress  wrought  such  a  ver- 
itable revolution  during  the  past  quarter  of  a 
century  in  this  country  as  in  that  devoted  to 
the  production  and  sale  of  stoves,  kindred  de- 
vices and  house  furnishing  specialties.  What 
with  invention,  improvement  and  the  develop- 
ment of  mechanical  skill,  a  degree  of  excel- 
lence closely  akin  to  perfection  has  been 
reached  in  this  direction  of  late  years,  and  in 
this  Connection,  attention  is  directed  to  the 
commodious  and  well  equipped  emporium  of 
John  P.  Sweetser,  manufacturer  of,  and 
dealer  in,  stoves,  ranges  and  general  kitchen 
furnishings,  No.  46  Market  Street,  where  is 
always  displayed  a  large  and  exceedingly  fine 
assortment  of  everything  comprehended  in 
this  line  at  the  lowest  prices  consistent  with 
first-class  .goods  and  upright  dealing,  pur- 
chasers and  patrons  being  at  all  times  assured 
of  getting  an  excellent  article,  reliable  work 
and  satisfactory  treatment  in  this,  the  stove 
and  house  furnishing  establishment  par  excel- 
lence of  Portsmouth;  while  its  patronage  is 
fully  commensurate  with  the  deservedly  high 
reputation  this  well  and  favorably  known  con- 
cern maintains.  The  flourishing  and  popular 
store  was  established  in  1844  by  E.  A.  Stevens, 
of  the  Barston  Stove  Co.,  some  thirty  or 
so  years  ago  who  conducted  it  up  to  1869, 
when  he  was  succeeded  by  the  present  pro- 
prietor, who  has  since  carried  on  the  business 
with  uniform  and  gratifying  success.  The 
premises  occupied  for  business  purposes  com- 
prise five  ample  floors,  including  spacious  and 
well-ordered  shop,  and  an  extensive  and  very 
superior  stock  is  constantly  carried  on  hand, 
embracing  cooking  and  parlor  stoves  of  every 
size,  style  and  variety,  ranges,  heaters  and 
furnaces,  tin,  sheet-iron  and  copper  ware, 
kitchen  utensils  in  great  variety,  refrigerators 
and  a  multifarious  assortment  of  household 
specialties.  Twelve  or  more  expert  workmen 
are  employed,  and  tin,  copper  and  sheet-iron 
work  is  executed  in  the  most  excellent  and 
expeditious  manner;  also  plumbing  and  gas- 
fitting  in  all  theirjbrancb.es,  while  tin  roofing, 
guttering  and  general  jobbing  likewise  are 
promptly  attended  to;  and,  altogether,  the 
trade  which  extends  throughout  the  city,  sur- 
rounding country  and  the  beaches  is  of  a  most 
substantial  and  influential  character.  Mr. 
Sweetser,  who  is  a  native  of  this  place,  well 
known  and  highly  regarded  in  the  community, 
is  a  man  of  push,  sagacity  and  enterprise,  as 
well  as  strict  probity  in  his  dealings,  and  fully 
merits  the  large  measure  of  public  favor  and 
prosperity  he  enjoys. 


E.  Percy  Lawrence,  Fashionable  Tailor, 
No.  9  Congress  Street. — The  merchant  tailoring 
art  has  no  more  able  or  popular  exponent  in 
the  city  of  Portsmouth  than  Mr.  E.  Percy 
Lawrence,  of  No.  9  Congress  Street.  Mr. 
Lawrence  is  a  practical  cutter  of  thorough  ex- 
perience, understands  fully  every  detail  of  his 
responsible  vocation,  and  the  garments  pro- 
duced at  his  establishment  are  unsurpassed 
for  artistic  cut,  style  and  finish.  He  founded 


his  business  in  February,  1886,  and  has  won  a 
large,  first-class  patronage  by  the  superiority 
of  his  goods.  The  attractive  salesroom  and 
workshop  are  fitted  up  in  the  most  approved 
manner,  every  facility  being  at  hand  to  aid  in 
the  prosecution  of  affairs.  A  staff  of  fourteen 
skilled  hands  are  employed  in  the  manufacture 
of  the  fine  custom  clothing  for  which  the 
house  is  noted.  A  full  line  of  domestic  and 
imported  fabrics  is  constantly  kept  on  hand, 
the  assortment  embracing  all  the  latest  pat- 
terns and  designs  in  fashionable  novelties. 
All  orders  for  clothing  are  executed  promptly 
and  carefully,  and  entire  satisfaction  is  guar- 
anteed with  the  finished  article.  The  prices 
charged  are,  in  every  case,  fair  and  reasonable. 
Mr.  Lawrence,  who  is  a  native  of  Boston,  is 
well  and  favorably  known  in  this  section,  and 
is  held  in  popular"  esteem  by  an  extensive  busi- 
ness and  social  acquaintance.  He  has  reared 
a  fine  business  and  an  enviable  reputation,  and 
is  thoroughly  deserving  of  the  success  that  has 
attended  his  efforts. 


Thomas  E.  Call  &  Son,  Pine,  Spruce, 
and  Hemlock  Lumber  ;  also,  Laths,  Pickets, 
Clapboards  and  Shingles,  No.  136  Market  Street. 
— The  rapid  growth  and  development  of  the 
lumber  business  in  the  vicinity  of  Portsmouth 
has  been  largely  brought  about  through  the 
energy  and  enterprise  of  such  houses  as  that  of 
Messrs.  Thomas  E.  Call  &  Son.  This  house 
has  long  been  an  important  factor  in  supply- 
ing this  section  with  all  kinds  of  j>ine.  spruce. 
and  hemlock  lumber  from  the  forests  of  Maine 
and  New  Brunswick,  and  as  such  are  deserving 
of  honorable  mention  in  this  review.  This  is 
one  of  the  oldest  and  largest  concerns  engaged 
in  the  lumber  trade  in  this  part  of  the  State. 
It  was  established  some  forty  years  ago,  by  Mr. 
Thomas  E.  Call,  and  in  1870  the  present  firm 
was  organized  by  the  admission  to  partner- 
ship of  Mr.  Thomas  E.  Call,  Jr.  The  plant  of 
the  firm  covers  some  three  acres  of  ground, 
with  a  dockage  of  over  200  feet,  and  compris- 
ing yards  and  buildings  for  the  manipulation 
and  storage  of  the  immense  stock  that  is  con- 
stantly carried.  The  yards  are  so  situated  as 
to  give  the  firm  unsurpassed  facilities  for 
transportation  both  by  water  and  rail,  and  sup- 
plies are  constantly  received  by  the  cargo  from 
Bangor,  Me.,  St.  Johns,  N.  B.,  and  other  avail- 
able points  in  the  lumbering  country.  The 
connections  of  the  house  arc  such  that  all 
orders  are  promptly  filled  for  all  kinds  of  pine, 
spruce,  and  Hemlock  lumber,  and  also  for 
laths,  pickets,  clapboards  and  shingles.  The 
policy  upon  which  the  business  is  conducted  is 
characterized  by  liberality  and  just  dealings. 
Mr.  Thomas  E.  Call,  the  founder  of  the  busi- 
ness, is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  and  one  of  its 
most  influential  citizens  and  prominent  busi- 
ness men.  He  has  served  as  Representative  to 
the  State  Legislature,  as  an  alderman  and  an 
assessor  of  taxes,  and  has  long  been  closely 
identified  with  the  material  growth  and  pros- 
perity of  the  city.  Mr.  Thos.  E.  Call,  Jr.,  the 
junior  member  of  the  firm,  was  born  and  reared 
in  this  city,  is  known  as  an  active,  energetic 
business  man,  and  is  now  filling  the  respon- 
sible position  of  Treasurer  of  Rockingham 
County. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


49 


Anderson  &  .finikin*.  Carpenters  and 
Builders,  Shop,  Commercial  Alley,  rear  of  Me- 
chanics and  Traders  Bank. — This  firm  consist- 
ing of  Messrs.  A.  C.  Anderson  and  A.  R.  Juii- 
kins,  was  organized  in  1877,  the  senior  partner, 
Mr.  Anderson,  having  been  engaged  in  the  bus- 
ness  here  for  five  years  previous  to  that  date. 
The  comprehensive  and  far-reaching  knowl- 
edge of  every  detail  of  the  business  possessed 
by  this  firm,  together  with  the  reliable  and  re- 
sponsible character  of  their  work,  has  long  ago 
secured  for  them  a  large  and  influential  patron- 
age and  given  them  a  valuable  and  important 
position  in  the  business  community.  They 
have  unequalled  facilities  for  the  prompt  and 
perfect  fulfilment  of  all  contracts,  and  are 
prepared  to  minister  to  the  wants  of  the  public 
with  skill,  energy  and  satisfaction.  They  fur- 
nish plans  and  estimates  for  the  construction 
of  all  kinds  of  buildings,  and  have  gained 
special  praise  for  their  success  in  the  erection 
of  private  residences.  Among  the  notable 
.specimens  of  their  work  in  this  city  are  the 
line  residences  of  Messrs.  John  Sise,  Herman 
T.  Eldredge,  Charles  E.  Walker,  D.  H.  Mont- 
gomery, Charles  E.  Laighton  and  C.  E.  Boyn- 
ton.  No  less  than  fifty  of  the  finest  residences 
in  Portsmouth  have  been  built  by  this  firm, 
each  of  which  is  a  monument  to  their  skill, 
taste  and  judgment  that  serves  to  recommend 
them  at  once  to  popular  favor  and  public  pat- 
ronage. They  are  prepared  to  do  jobbing, 
repairing  and  remodelling  of  all  kinds  with 
promptness  and  success,  and  place  their  terms 
for  all  classes  of  work  at  a  fair  and  equitable 
figure.  They  receive  their  lumber  by  the  car- 
load direct  from  the  best  sources  of  supply, 
employ  from  twelve  to  eighteen  skilled  work- 
men, and  are  in  a  position  to  guarantee  perfect 
satisfaction  in  all  their  operations.  Both  mem- 
bers of  the  firm  are  natives  of  Portsmouth, 
and  thoroughly  practical  and  accomplished 
masters  of  their  trade.  Mr.  Anderson  has  been 
an  alderman  of  the  city  for  three  years,  a  coun- 
cilman two  years  and  president  of  the  City 
Council  one  year,  and  is  a  Post  Grand  of  the 
I.  O.  O.  F*.,  a  member  of  the  Royal  Arch  Ma- 
sons, and  active  and  influential  in  social  and 
business  life.  Mr.  Junkins  is  Grand  Warden 
of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Senior  AVarden  of  St.  John's 
Lodge,  member  of  K.  T.,  and  captain  of  the 
Patriarchs  Militant,  and  highly  esteemed  by 
his  fellow-men  in  all  the  relations  of  life,  and 
has  been  president  of  the  Common  Council, 
and  is  now  warden  of  the  Christian  Church 
and  assistant  superintendent  of  the  Sunday- 
School. 


William  C.  Newton  &  Son,  Ship  Stores, 
Groceries,  Flour,  Meats,  Vegetables,  etc.,  Nos. 
77  and  71)  Market  Street. — This  firm  has  long 
been  known  as  extensive  dealers  in  ship  stores, 
groceries,  flour,  meats  and  vegetables,  butter, 
cheese,  sugar,  molasses,  teas,  coffees  and  spices, 
confectionery,  tobacco  and  cigars,  and  country 
produce.  The  business  was  founded  twenty- 
five  years  ago  by  Messrs.  William  C.  and  W.  B. 
Newton.  In  1886  Mr.  William  C.  Newton  died, 
since  which  time  the  business  has  been  contin- 
ued under  the  old  firm  name  by  Mr.  W.  B. 
Newton.  The  premises  occupied  by  the  busi- 
ness comprise  a  five-story  building,  30  x  50  feet 
in  dimensions,  which  is  stocked  to  repletion  at 
all  times  with  new,  fresh  and  desirable  goods.' 


i  The  stock  is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  valu- 
able in  this  line  in  the  city,  received  fresh  from 
the  hands  of  the  producer  and  manufacturer, 
and  an  extensive  trade  is  enjoyed,  not  only  in 
this  city,  but  throughout  ¥ew  England  and  the 
Provinces.  The  aim  of  the  proprietors  has  al- 
ways been  to  give  to  each  and  every  customer 
full  value  for  money  expended,  and  this  is  at- 
tained by  their  large  transactions,  direct  pur- 
chases and  low  prices.  A  large  force  of  hands 
are  employed  to  meet  the  demands  of  the 
trade,  and  the  patronage  is  large  and  influen- 
tial, both  at  wholesale  and  retail.  Mr.  New- 
ton is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  in  the  early 
prime  of  life,  and  devoted  to  the  interests  of 
his  patrons.. 

John  O.  Dowii§  &  Co.,  Fish  and  Meat 
Dealers,  No.  37  Penhallow  and  No.  9  Bow  Streets. 
—This  enterprise  was  founded  on  October  14, 
1871,  under  the  firm  style  of  C.  Sullivan  &  Co., 
Mr.  J.  O.  Downs  being  an  member  of  the  firm. 
In  1885  Mr.  Sullivan  retired  from  the  business, 
and  Mr.  Downs  then  formed  a  partnership  with 
Mr.  J.  Holland  under  the  present  style  of  John 
O.  Downs  &  Co.  The  premises  occupied  for 
the  business  comprise  a  building  of  three  floors, 
and  measuring  40  x  50  feet.  These  are  thor- 
oughly equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved 
appliances  for  the  proper  and  systematic 
transaction  of  the  business,  including  refrig- 
erators for  the  preservation  of  perishable  arti- 
cles for  an  indefinite  period,  which  insure  to 
customers  at  all  times  freshness  of  meats  of 
the  very  best  quality.  The  stock  carried  is 
always  full  and  complete,  and  embraces  the 
choicest  cuts  of  beef,  pork,  veal,  mutton, 
lamb,  etc.,  also  fish  of  every  description,  and  a 
full  variety  of  salted  and  smoked  meats  of  all 
kinds,  vegetables  in  season,  etc.  The  store  is 
a  model  of  neatness  and  presents  at  all  times  a 
clean,  inviting  appearance.  The  business  of 
the  concern  is  a  large  and  growing  one,  and 
the  services  of  seven  assistants  and  three  teams 
are  required  to  attend  to  the  wants  of  patrons 
both  in  the  city  and  "suburban  districts. 

Samuel  J.  Oerrish  (Late  with  N.  F. 
Mathes  &  Co.)  Groceries.  Provisions,  Crock- 
ery, etc.,  No.  48  Market  Street. — In  the  city  of 
Portsmouth,  the  house  of  Mr.  Samuel  J.  Ger- 
rish  ranks  as  one  of  the  most  enterprising  and 
reliable  in  this  line  of  trade.  It  was  established 
in  1851,  by  Messrs.  Mathes  &  Varrell,  who  were 
succeeded  in  1802  by  Mr.  N.  F.  Mathes.  In 
1800  Mr.  S.  J.  Gerrish  became  a  partner  of  Mr. 
Mathes,  and  succeeded  to  the  sole  proprietor- 
ship in  1881.  The  premises  occupied  for  trade 
purposes  comprise  five  floors.  22  x  00  feet  each, 
giving  ample  accommodations  for  the  large  and 
valuable  stock  that  is  constantly  carried.  This 
stock  comprises  the  finest  teas,  the  purest  cof- 
fees and  spices,  the  leading  brands  of  flour, 
sugars,  syrups  and  molasses,  butter,  cheese  and 
eggs,  and  a  general  line  of  goods  that  pertain 
to  the  staple  grocery  and  provision  trade;  also 
a  complete  assortment  of  crockery  of  the  latest 
styles  and  most  desirable  patterns.  A  compe- 
tent force  of  clerks  and  salomen  are  in  attend- 
ance, and  the  trade  is  large  and  influential 
throughout  the  city  and  surrounding  country. 
Mr.  Gerrish  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  in  the 
prime  of  life,  and  held  in  high  esteem  for  his 
enterprise  and  reliability. 


CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Portsmouth  Garble  Works,  John  S. 
Treat,  Proprietor,  corner  Deer,  and  Vaughan 
Street,  (near  E.  R.  II.  Depot).— Probably  the 
oldest  business  landmark  in  the  city  of  Ports- 
mouth is  the  establishment  now  so  long  and  so 
successfully  conducted  by  Hon.  John  S.  Treat, 
at  the  corner  of  Deer  and  Vaughan  Streets, 
and  known  as  the  Portsmouth  Marble  Works. 
The  foundation  of  this  business  was  laid  here 
before  the  Revolutionary  War  about  1760,  by 
Mr.  Daniei  Marble,  wrho  was  succeeded  some 
years  after  by  Mr.  Xoah  Smith.  They  both 
occupied  the  site  of  the  present  works,  and  in 
1807  Mr.  Smith  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Samuel 
Treat,  the  grandfather  of  the  present  proprie- 
tor, who  continued  the  business  till  1840,  when 
his  son,  Mr.  Allen  Treat,  took  possession,  and 
he,  in  turn,  gave  way  to  his  son,  the  present 
owner,  in  ISliG,  who  returned  to  his  home  in 
Portsmouth  at  this  date,  after  having  worked 
at  the  business  in  many  of  the  large  cities  of 
the  Union,  and  been  in  business  for  himself  at 
Mobile,  Ala.  The  works  cover  an  area  of  140 
x  80  feet,  and  comprise  a  large  yard,  work 
shops  and  safces  rooms  suitable  for  the  manipu- 
lation and  display  of  the  large  and  valuable 
stock  of  marble  and  granite  that  is  constantly 
carried.  A  specialty  is  made  of  monumental 
and  cemetery  work  of  all  kinds,  and  in  this 
branch  the  proprietor  is  a  recognized  master 
of  his  art.  Success  in  this  field  of  industry  re- 
quires special  qualifications,  which  include  a 
taste  for  the  work  and  the  genius  to  design,  as 
well  as  the  skill  to  execute  accurate  and 
artistic  carving,  lettering  and  ornamentation 
which  give  durability  and  grace  to  both  elabo- 
rate and  plain  work.  In  these  essentials  this 
house  has  long  stood  at  the  head  of  the  trade 
in  this  section.  Mr.  Treat  keeps  constantly  on 
hand  ti  full  supply  of  Italian  and  Vermont 
marble,  Biddef  ord  and  Quincy  granite,  as  well 
as  importing  Scotch  granite,  and  is  prepared 
to  make  to  order,  from  the  best  foreign  and 
American  stone,  monuments,  headstones  and 
tablets,  and  to  fence  cemetery  lots  with 
marble  or  granite  curbs  and  posts.  A  superior 
quality  of  granite  is  supplied,  free  from  iron, 
absolutely  impervious  to  water,  unaffected  by 
frosts  and  remarkable  for  its  silky  texture, 
while  the  Vermont  marble  in  which  he  deals 
admits  of  the  highest  polish  and  is  especially 
fine  for  monumental  purposes.  An  ample 
force  of  skilled  hands  is  employed,  and  the 
trade  of  the  house  extends  throughout  a 
radius  of  twenty  miles.  Mr.  Treat  is  a  native 
of  Portsmouth,  and  one  of  its  prominent  citi- 
zens and  solid  business  men.  He  has  served 
as  Mayor  of  the  city  and  as  State  Senator  from 
this  district,  and  is  honored  and  esteemed  by 
his  fellow-men  in  all  the  relations  of  life. 


J.  Albert  Walker,  Wholesale  Dealer 
and  Miner's  Agent  for  Anthracite  and  Bitumi- 
nous Coal  of  the  Best  Mines.  Also,  Lime,  Ce- 
ment and  Plaster;  Concord  R.  R.  Wharf,  No. 
137  Market  Street. — Mr.  Walker  is  widely  and 
prominently  known  as  the  proprietor  of  the 
Portsmouth  Coal  Pockets,  and  as  a  miner  and 
extensive  wholesale  and  retail  dealer  in  anthra- 
cite and  bituminous  coal  of  the  best  mines; 
also,  in  lime,  cement  and  plaster.  He  began  in 
the  coal  business  in  1868,  as  a  member  of  the 
firm  of  C.  E.  Walker  &  Co  ,  withdrawing  in 


1880  and  establishing  his  present  enterprise. 
He  has  acquired  a  high  reputation  for  honor- 
able and  liberal  dealing,  is  recognized  as  one  of 
the  most  responsible  and  substantial  business 
men  of  the  city,  and  all  his  transactions  are 
marked  with  a  careful  regard  for  the  interests 
of  his  patrons  and  the  maintenance  of  the  high 
standing  and  prestige  of  his  house.  The  coal 
business  is  exclusively  wholesale,  and  the 
heavy  demands  upon  the  resources  of  the  es- 
tablishment necessitate  the  carrying  of  an 
immense  stock,  to  the  end  that  no  delay  may 
be  occasioned  in  the  filling  of  orders.  The 
coal  handled  is  noted  for  its  superiority  of 
quality,  every  bushel  disposed  of  being 
guaranteed  as  coming  up  to  the  highest 
standard  of  excellence.  The  great  facilities 
possessed  by  the  house  for  the  procurement  of 
supplies  give  it  important  advantages  which 
are  freely  shared  with  customers,  and  business 
relations  once  entered  into  with  this  reputable 
concern  are  sure  to  prove  both  pleasant  and 
lasting.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
some  three  hundred  feet  of  wharfage,  and  the 
storage  capacity  is  fully  eight  thousand  tons. 
Coal  pockets  are  also  operated  in  the  city  oi 
Boston,  and  the  trade  of  the  house  covers  a 
wide  area,  necessitating  the  employment  at 
some  seasons  of  upwards  of  one  hundred  men. 
Mr.  Walker  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  and  one 
of  its  solid,  reliable  and  representative  busi- 
ness men,  prominent  in  commercial  and 
financial  circles  and  is  recognized  as  one  of 
those  business  men  who  build  up  great  enter- 
prises in  every  avenue  of  trade. 


John  Griffin,  Hatter  and  Men's  Furnisher, 
No.  5  Market  Square. — Established  in  April, 
1886,  this  establishment  at  once  bounded  into 
popularity,  and  the  business  has  since  been 
conducted  with  such  energy  and  spirit,  coupled 
with  fair  and  equitable  dealing  as  to  merit  the 
large  favor  bestowed.  The  store  has  an  area 
of  20  x  40  feet.  In  its  style  of  fittings  and  -fix- 
tures it  is  elegant  and  attractive,  and  it  is 
stocked  with  a  splendid  selection  of  seasonable 
and  stylish  goods.  The  show-windows  are  ar- 
tistically dressed  with  the  most  recent  novel- 
ties, and  in  the  interior  is  a  magnificent  display 
of  the  most  fashionable  goods  in  hats,  caps  and 
men's  furnishing  goods.  The  hats  are  all  man- 
ufactured with  the  greatest  care  from  the  best 
materials  to  be  obtained,  and  in  all  the  latest 
styles.  In  the  men's  goods  department  are  to 
be  found  all  the  most  recent  novelties  in  shirts, 
cuffs,  collars,  underwear,  neckwear,  hosiery, 
gloves,  etc.,  and  these  are  offered  at  remark- 
ably low  prices.  The  policy  of  the  proprietor 
from  the  commencement  has  been  fair  and 
honorable  dealing,  coupled  with  the  most  en- 
ergetic and  enterprising  business  management; 
and  it  lias  been  duly  appreciated  by  a  discern- 
ing public.  In  addition  to  the  goods  referred 
to,  Mr.  Griffin  also  keeps  on  hand  a  large  as- 
sortment of  trunks,  bags,  canes  and  walking- 
sticks,  and  valises,  and  these  are  offered  at 
terms  the  most  advantageous.  Mr.  Griffin  was 
born  in  Utica.  N.  Y.,  in  1851.  and  has  already 
served  the  interests  of  his  fellow-citizens  in 
the  capacity  of  alderman  in  Portsmouth.  He 
has  built  up  a  large  and  increasing  trade  among 
the  very  best  circles  of  the  public,  and  is  de- 
servedly popular. 


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51 


George  B.  French,  Dry  Goods  and  Car- 
pets, Nos.  19  and  21  Market  Street. — Mr. 
French  has  been  engaged  in  the  dry  goods 
trade  in  this  city  for  the  past  thirty  years,  and 
by  force  of  energy,  enterprise  and  close  atten- 
tion to  the  popular  want,  has  reached  a  pre- 
eminence in  the  trade  of  which  he  has  just 
reason  to  be  proud.  He  occupies  the  largest 
and  finest  salesroom  in  this  line  in  the  city, 
together  with  two  floors  above  and  a  base- 
ment, for  the  exhibition  and  storage  of  the 
stock  that  is  constantly  carried.  The  entire 
premises  are  divided  into  appropriate  depart- 
ments, each  under  competent  and  experienced 
management,  and  no  facility  is  lacking 
whereby  the  convenience  of  patrons  and  the 
interests  of  the  house  may  be  enhanced.  The 
stock  is  comprehensive  and  diversified,  em- 
bracing dry  and  fancy  goods,  small  wares, 
carpets,  oil-cloths  and  mattings.  In  the  dress 
goods  department  is  shown  a  full  line  of 
black  and  colored  silks,  satins,  rhadames, 
ottomans,  also  velvets,  plushes,  velveteens, 
cashmeres,  camel's  hair  cloths,  dress  flannels 
and  fancy  dress  goods,  while  all  the  new  fab- 
rics and  shades  are  added  as  soon  as  they 
appear  in  the  market.  The  line  of  housekeep- 
ing goods  is  very  complete  and  prices  are  low, 
including  table  linens,  towels,  napkins,  mus- 
lins, blankets,  yarns  and  flannels.  The  stock 
of  carpets  is  the  largest  and  finest  in  the  city, 
comprising  velvets,  Brussels,  tapestries,  in- 
grains and  other  grades,  in  great  variety  of 
styles,  shades  and  patterns,  received  direct 
from  the  best  looms  of  Europe  and  America. 
The  store  is  splendidly  lighted,  convenient 
in  all  its  arrangements  for  inspection  and  sale, 
and  twelve  clerks  and  salesladies  attend  to  the 
wants  of  patrons  with  ability  and  expedition. 
The  patronage  of  the  house  is  Jarge,  first  class 
and  permanent  throughout  the  city  and  all  the 
surrounding  country.  Mr.  French  is  a  native 
of  New  Hampshire,  and  known  as  among  our 
prominent*  citizens  whose  operations  in  busi- 
ness have  told  largely  in  favor  of  the  material 
development  of  the  city.  Mr.  French  was 
a  member  of  the  State  Legislature  in  1860,  and 
is  a  member  at  the  present  writing.  He  has 
also  been  a  Select  Man,  and  is  at  present 
assessor  of  taxes,  all  of  which  positions  and 
offices  he  has  filled  with  credit  to  himself,  and 
acceptance  to  his  constituents.  He  is  very 
popular  in  the  community  and  is  well  versed 
in  his  line  of  trade. 


C.  E.  Simpson,  Merchant  Tailor  and  Dealei 
in  Ready-Made  Clothing  and  Gentlemen's 
Furnishing  Goods,  Rubber  and  Oil  Clothing, 
etc..  No.  3  Bow  Street. — Among  the  largest 
business  interests  of  the  country  there  are  few 
that  represent  larger  capital  or  wield  a  strongei 
influence  than  the  clothing  trade.  In  glancing 
over  the  houses  engaged  in  this  business  in 
Portsmouth  one  is  naturally  attracted  to  the 
fine  store  of  Mr.  C.  E.  Simpson,  one  of  the  old 
est  and  best  known  business  men  in  the  city 
This  establishment  is  very  eligibly  located  ai 
the  corner  of  Market  and  Bow  streets,  and  has 
a  frontage  of  30  feet  and  a  depth  of  50  feet 
It  is  splendidly  lighted  by  fine  plate  glass  shovt 
windows,  handsomely  fitted  up  and  admirablj 
arranged.  It  is  now'  forty-seven  years  sinct 
this  business  was  founded,  and  throughout  it 
long  career  it  has  always  enjoyed  an  extensiv 


.nd  first-clnss  patronage.       The  founder  was 
dr.  C.  E.  Myers,  who  started  business  in  1840, 
nd  in  1850   took  into  partnership  Mr.   C.  E. 
impson,  under  the  firm  style  of  C.  E.   Myers 
:  Co.      In  1887  Mr.  Simpson   became  the  sole 
roprietor  of  the  business  in  which  he  had,  for 
period  of   thirty-one  years,  been  an  active 
artner.     He  carries  one  of  the  largest  and 
inest  assortments  of  ready-made  clothing  and 
enllemen's   furnishing   goods    to    be     found 
n  the  city,  and  these  for  quality,  fit,  style  and 
lovelty  are  not  surpassed   by  any  competing 
louse  in  the  city.     The  stock  is  full  and  com- 
ilete,  embracing  a  full  line  of  men's,  youths' 
nd  boys'  ready-made  clothing,  cut  from  the 
atest  imported  London  fashions  and  patterns, 
md  made  from  the  best  materials  and  finished 
11  the  finest  manner;  also  a  complete  stock  of 
entlemen's  furnishing  goods,  including  all  the 
atest  novelties  in  neckwear,   handkerchiefs, 
hosiery,  gloves,  underwear,   etc.,  and  a  large 
variety  of  the  best    rubber  and  oil  clothing. 
These  goods  are    sold  at    astonishingly  low 
trices,  and  command  a  ready  sale.     A  leading 
'eature  of  the  business  is  the  custom  depart- 
ment, in  which  a  large  assortment  of  foreign 
and    domestic  fabrics  is  shown,  and  all  gar- 
ments made  to  order  are  guaranteed  to  be  per- 
:ect  in  fit  and  style.     Mr.  Simpson  is  a  native 
of  the  city,  eminently  popular,  and  fully  mer- 
its the  success  he  enjoys. 

David  Kimball  &  Co.,  Apothecaries, 
No.  36  Market  Street. — The  house  so  long 
onducted  under  the  firm  name  of  David  Kim- 
ball  &  Co.,  at  No.  36  Market  Street,  has  always 
been  recognized  as  one  of  the  most  reliable 
drug  establishments  in  Portsmouth.  It  was 
founded  in  1816,  and  in  1824  Mr.  David  Kim- 
ball  became  the  proprietor,  continuing  the 
business  as  David  Kimball  &  Co.  until  1880, 
when  he  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Frank  J.  Phil- 
brick  who  entered  the  store  as  clerk  in  1870, 
and  who  has  since  prosecuted  the  business  un- 
der the  old  firm  name.  It  is  an  elegant  estab- 
lishment in  every  way,  being  spacious  in  size, 
handsomely  appointed,  and  under  the  most  ex- 
perienced and  skilful  management.  A  splen- 
did line  of  goods  is  shown  in  every  branch  of 
the  business.  The  pure  and  superior  assort- 
ment of  drugs,  medicines  and  pharmaceutical 
preparations  are  supplied  from  the  most  repu- 
table sources,  and  are  selected  with  special  ref- 
erence to  strength  and  freshness.  In  the  line 
of  novelties  in  perfumery,  toilet  articles  and 
fancy  goods,  the  enterprise  of  the  proprietor 
has  placed  within  the  reach  of  his  patrons  the 
best  articles  that  can  be  purchased.  The  house 
is  perfectly  equipped  for  its  specialty  of  pre- 
scriptions, and  absolute  accuracy  is  assured  in 
all  cases.  This  is  also  a  popular  resort  for  pur- 
chasers of  fine  domestic  and  imported  cigars, 
confectionery,  soda  and  mineral  waters,  and 
in  the  holiday  season  it  is  extensively  patron- 
ized by  old  and  young  in  search  of  useful  and 
ornamental  treasures  for  Christmas  and  New 
Year's  gifts.  Prices  are  placed  at  a  veiy  rea- 
sonable figure,  and  the  house  is  eminently  pop- 
ular with  all  classes.  Mr.  Philbrick  is  a  native 
of  Portsmouth,  a  practical  and  accomplished 
pharmacist,  member  of  the  New  Hampshire 
Pharmaceutical  Association,  and  known  in  this 
community  as  a  useful  citizen  and  honorable 
and  responsible  business  man. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Portsmouth      Brewing      Company, 

Brewers  of  India  Pale,  Stock  and  Cream  Ales. 
Hop  Beer  and  Old  Brown  Stout;  Brewery  and 
Office,  No.  f>4  Bow  Street.— A  leading  exponent 
of  the  immense  brewing  interests  in  Ports- 
mouth is  the  Portsmouth  Brewing  Company, 
whose  office  is  located  at  No.  64  Bow  Street. 
This  company  are  extensive  brewers  of  India 
pale,  stock  and  cream  ales,  hop  beer  and  old 
brown  stout.  The  officers  and  directors  are  as 
follows,  viz.  :  President,  Arthur  Harris;  Vice- 
President,  G.  Scott;  Treasurer,  Mark  A.  Scott; 
Directors  :  Arthur  Harris,  of  New  York;  P. 
Harrington,  of  Manchester;  and  George  Scott, 
George  A.  Mudge,  George  E.  Hodgdon  and 
Herman  A.  Tarltou,  of  Portsmouth.  The  prep- 
aration for  the  manufacture  is  complete  and 
extensive,  every  accessory  having  been  pro- 
vided to  assume  a  high  and  perfect  standard. 
The  ale  here  brewed  has  already  secured  a  wide 
and  increasing  popularity  with  dealers  and  con- 
sumers, its  purity,  flavor  and  health-giving 
properties  being  unsurpassed.  Only  the  choic- 
est materials,  carefully  selected  by  competent 
representatives  of  the  concern,  are  used,  and 
in  the  process  of  production  the  full  strength 
and  virtue  of  each  constituent  is  extracted  and 
resolved  into  a  union  that  has  found  unusual 
favor  with  connoisseurs.  The  greatest  pains 
are  taken  in  every  detail  of  the  work,  the  best 
and  latest  methods  are  employed,  and  such 
principles  applied  in  the  manufacture  as  long 
experience  and  research  have  commended  and 
approved.  The  machinery  embraces  every  in- 
vention and  appliance  known  to  modern  brew- 
ing, and  many  improvements  have  been  added 
by  the  management  that  are  of  great  practical 
utility.  Each  department  is  under  competent 
direction,  and  the  entire  bushiess  is  under  the 
close  personal  supervision  of  Mr.  Mark  A.  Scott, 
the  manager,  whose  fine  technical  knowledge 
and  large  practical  experience  having  been 
brought  in  the  business  is  of  the  greatest  value 
in  securing  perfect  results.  It  is  the  policy  of 
this  company  to  furnish  the  best  in  quality, 
wholesomeness  and  general  excellence,  and  the 
estimation  in  which  its  products  is  held  at 
home  and  abroad  gives  conclusive  proof  that 
a  responsive  chord  has  been  struck  in  the  pop- 
ular heart.  A  customer  once  secured  is  seldom 
lost,  and  business  relations  entered  into  with 
the  company  are  sure  to  prove  pleasant,  profit- 
able and  lasting. 

\«>u  Hampshire  Rational  Bank,  No. 

14  Pleasant  Street.  -The  city  of  Portsmouth  has 
in  the  New  Hampshire  National  Bank  a  sub- 
stantial and  successfully  conducted  institution 
which,  by  its  sound  and  liberal  methods,  has 
largely  aided  the  development  of  the  various 
mercantile  and  manufacturing  interests  of  this 
community.  It  was  incorporated  many  years 
ago  as  the  New  Hampshire  Bank,  and  was  re- 
organized under  the  national  banking  laws  in 
isi>5.  It  has  a  capital  of  £150,000,  a  present 
surplus  of  $30,000,  and  is  officered  as  follows, 
viz. :  President,  E.  A.  Peterson ;  cashier,  L.  S. 
Butler;  directors,  Frank  Jones,  E.  A.Peterson. 
Marcellus  Eldredge,  Thos.  A.  Harris.  True  M. 
Ball,  Daniel  Marcy,  and  J.  Albert  Walker.  It  is 
a  bank  of  issue,  loans  and  deposits,  handles  first- 
class  commercial  paper,  makes  collections,  and 
engages  in  all  transactions  that  are  a  legitimate 
part  of  its  character.  Special  and  praise- 


worthy attention  is  given  to  the  security  of  all 
loans,  while  a  disposition  is  shown  to  accom- 
modate every  worthy  applicant,  and  to  extend 
every  aid  consistent  with  safety  and  necessary 
precaution.  The  growth  of  the  institution  has 
been  commensurate  with  the  energy  and  pro- 
gressive spirit  of  its  direction,  and  a  valuable 
and  increasing  list  of  patrons  is  drawn  to  its 
counters,  the  ability  of  the  management  and 
the  high  standing  of  the  officers  and  directors 
giving  every  guarantee  of  the  intelligent  con- 
servation of  all  interests  committed  to  its  care. 
The  banking  rooms  of  the  institution,  located 
at  No.  14  Pleasant  Street,  are  eligibly  situated 
in  the  heart  of  the  city,  amply  provided  with 
improved  fire  and  burglar-proof  vaults,  and  so 
managed  as  to  give  the  greatest  possible 
security.  The  Board  of  Directors  comprise  an 
array  of  business  talent  and  financial  strength 
that  commands  the  universal  respect  and  con- 
fidence of  the  community.  The  president. 
Mr.  Peterson,  and  the  cashier,  Mr.  Butter,  are 
thoroughly  trained  financiers,  whose  opinions 
have  great  weight  in  banking  circles,  and 
under  whose  management  the  affairs  of  the 
New  Hampshire  National  may  be  considered 
as  entrusted  to  safe,  wise  and  clean  hands. 

Piseataqua  Savings  Bank,  Pleasant 
Street. — One  of  the  noteworthy  and  deserving 
public  institutions  of  this  city  is  the  Piseataqua 
Savings  Bank,  whose  office  is  with  the  First 
National  Bank,  o'n  Pleasant  Street.  This  bank 
was  incorporated  in  1877,  under  the  laws  of  the 
State  of  New  Hampshire,  and  from  its  incep- 
tion to  the  present  time  its  officers  and  trustees 
have  included  many  of  most  substantial  and 
best-known  citizens  of  this  community.  Its 
present  board  of  officers  are  as  follows,  viz.: 
President,  E.  P.  Kimball;  secretary  and  treas- 
urer, R.  C.  Pierce;  trustees:  E.  P.  Kimball.  W. 
L.  Dwight,  J.  H.  Broughtou,  R.  C.  Pierce.  J.  W. 
F.  Hobbs,  E.  C.  Spinney,  E.  B.  Philbrick,  J. 
Albert  Walker,  J.  H.  Hutchinson,  A.  F.  How- 
ard, H.  A.  Yeaton.  This  is  purely  a  savings 
bank,  and  conducted  in  the  interest  of  the 
people  and  recognized  as  an  important  factor 
in  developing  a  spirit  of  economy  and  thrift  in 
the  community.  Being  conducted  on  sound 
business  principles,  and  its  management  charac- 
terized by  foresight  and  judicious  enterprise, 
coupled  with  ability  and  integrity,  its  history 
from  the  start  has  been  a  record  of  steady 
progress  and  prosperity,  and  sustaining  to-day 
a  prominent  position  among  the  stable  and  re- 
liable financial  institutions  of  the  city  and 
State.  A  flourishing  business  is  transacted, 
giving  evidence  of  constant  and  substantial  in- 
crease annually,  while  its  connections  are  of 
the  most  desirable  character.  Its  deposits 
July  1,  1887,  aggregate  §461,587.  Its  manage- 
ment is  in  the  hands  of  gentlemen  of  sound 
judgment  and  tried  ability,  whose  names  are  a 
sufficient  guarantee  of  the  solvency  of  the  in- 
stitution. The  president,  Mr.  Kimball.  is  the 
president,  also,  of  the  First  National  Bank  of 
this  city,  and  his  reputation  and  standing  as  a 
financier  was  long  ago  established  beyond  the 
requirements  of  praise.  Mr.  Pierce  is  a  native 
of  Portsmouth,  and  eminently  fitted  by  natural 
talents  and  practical  experience  for  the  safe 
and  judicious  administration  of  the  duties  of 
his  responsible  position  and  is  highly  respected 
in  the  community. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


S.  Pliilbrick  &  Co.,  Manufacturers  of 
Marble  and  Granite  Monuments.  Tablets  and 
Headstones,  Posts  and  Curbing,  Steps  and  But- 
tresses. Xo.  '2  Water  Street. — In  connection 
with  our  review  of  Portsmouth  special  men- 
tion ought  to  be  given  the  old  and  widely 
known  firm  of  S.  Pliilbrick  &  Co.,  manufact- 
urers of  marble  and  granite  monuments,  head- 
stones, tablets,  etc.,  Xo.  2  Water  Street,  who  are 
by  common  consent  among  the  foremost  and 
best  known  exponents  of  the  art  in  this  city  or 
State ;  the  work  leaving  this  reliable  and  well- 
ordered  establishment  being  first-class  in  every 
feature  of  merit — in  design,  execution,  finish 
and  general  excellence — while  the  patronage 
of  the  concern,  which  is  very  extensive,  is 
fully  commensurate  with  deservedly  high  rep- 
utation the  firm  sustains  for  reliability  and 
skill.  This  flourishing  enterprise  was  started 
some  fifty  odd  years  ago  by  S.  Pliilbrick,  who 
conducted  the  same  under  the  style  of  S.  Phil- 
brick  &  Co.  up  to  1886,  when  the  business 
passefl  into  the  control  of  his  son  and  succes- 
sors— Messrs.  George  P.,  Xewell  S.  and  O.  F. 
Pliilbrick — who  have  since  continued  with  un- 
interrupted success,  still  trading  under  the 
old  firm  name,  which  is  regarded  as  something 
akin  to  a  well-established  trade-mark.  The 
yard  and  shops  are  ample  and  commodious, 
and  twelve  or  more  expert  workmen  are  em- 
ployed, marble  and  granite  work  of  every  vari- 
ety for  cemetery  or  building  purposes  being 
executed  in  the  highest  style  of  art,  while  spe- 
cial attention  is  devoted  to  granite  polishing. 
An  extensive  and  A  1  assortment  of  rough  and 
finished  Italian  marble  (received  through  a 
Boston  importing  house)  and  Eockport  granite 
is  constantly  carried  on  hand;  also  superb 
monuments,  headstones,  tablets,  slabs,  posts 
and  curbing,  steps  and  buttresses  and  emblem- 
atic designs  in  great  variety,  and  altogether 
the  trade  of  the  firm,  which  extends  through- 
out the  entire  State,  is  of  a  very  substantial 
and  influential  character. 


Ilsley  &  Moore,  Fire,  Life  and  Accident 
Insurance.  Agents  and  Brokers,  Xo.  3  Pleasant 
Street. — Among  the  leading  and  most  responsi- 
ble firms  engaged  in  the  insurance  line  in  this 
section  of  the  State  may  be  named  that  of 
Ilsley  &  Moore,  general  fire,  life  and  accident 
insurance  agents,  and  brokers,  whose  neat  and 
well-known  offics  is  located  at  Xo.  3  Pleasant 
Street,  and  none  in  the  business  in  Portsmouth 
maintain  a  higher  reputation  for  stability, 
reliability  and  integrity,  as  few  if  any  enjoy 
a  larger  share  of  public  favor  and  confidence"; 
while  they  number  among  their  clientele  many 
of  the  solid  and  wealthy  citizens  in  the  com- 
munity. This  flourishing  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1809  by  Messrs.  Joseph  P.  Morse  and 
W.  X.  Ilsley.  who  conducted  the  same  up  to 
1886,  when  the  old  firm  of  Morse  &  Ilsley  was 
dissolved,  Mr.  Morse  retiring,  and  Mr.  Ilsley 
taking  into  partnership  W.  II.  Moore,  thus 
constituting  the  pushing  and  popular  firm 
whose  name  heads  this  sketch,  and  who  have 
since  continued  it  with  the  most  gratifying 
success.  They  transact  a  general  fire  insur- 
ance brokerage  business,  and  are  agents  for 
some  of  the  most  stable  and  reliable  fire,  life 
and  accident  companies  in  the  United  States, 
representing  among  others  the  following  well 


and  favorably  known  institutions : — Equitable 
Life,  Xew  York  ;  Xew  England  Mutual  Life, 
Boston;  and  Fidelity  &  Casualty  Co.,  New 
York  (being  the  liockingham  County  agents 
of  the  latter),  and,  altogether,  an  extensive 
and  very  substantial  business  is  transacted, 
while  the  patronage  grows  steadily  apace  with 
years.  Messrs.  Ilsley  and  Moore,  who  are 
natives  of  this  city,  are  both  gentlemen  of 
courteous  manners  and  strict  probity,  as 
well  as  men  of  sound  judgment,  energy  and 
ability,  and  all  persons  establishing  business 
relations  with  them  are  likely  to  find  the  same 
become  pleasant,  profitable  and  permanent. 


L,.  V.  Newell  &  Co.,  Portrait  and  Land- 
scape Photographers,  Number  1  High  street. — 
Of  those  who  have  acquired  a  high  reputation 
for  fine  work  in  this  line  in  Portsmouth  special 
mention  ought  here  to  be  made  of  L.  V.  Newell 
&  Co.,  who  are  among  the  foremost  exponents 
of  the  art  in  this  city;  the  pictures  leaving  this 
reliable  establishment  being  first  class  in  every 
feature  of  merit.  This  business  was  estab- 
lished in  October,  1883,  by  L.  V.  Newell,  who 
conducted  the  same  alone  up  to  December,  1886, 
when  he  admitted  into  partnership  E.  C.  Nick- 
erson,  thus  constituting  the  firm  whose  name 
heads  this  sketch.  The  gallery  and  reception 
room  are  neatly  appointed  and  the  operating 
department  is  completely  equipped  in  every 
respect  with  the  most  improved  appliances 
and  general  appurtenances  ;  no  pains  being 
spared  to  render  the  utmost  satisfaction  in 
every  instance  to  patrons.  Photography  in  all 
its  branches  is  executed  in  oil,  pastel,  crayon, 
India  ink,  and  kindred  work  is  done  in  the 
most  superior  and  expeditious  manner,  artistic 
portraits  and  landscape  views  being  specialties, 
and  altogether  the  patronage  of  the  house  is 
large  and  prosperous  and  affords  evidence  of 
constant  and  gratifying  increase.  Messrs. 
Xewell  and  Nickerson  are  both  gentlemen  of 
courteous  manners  and  practical  and  expert 
photographers. 

J.  H.  Timelier,  Pharmacist,  No'.  12 
Market  Square. — This  gentleman  is  a  pharma- 
cist of  first-class  ability  and  of  very  extended 
experience  in  his  important  and  onerous 
profession.  He  was  born  in  Biddeford,  Me., 
in  1826,  is  a  pharmaceutical  graduate,  and  a 
member  of  the  American  and  New  Hampshire 
Pharmaceutical  Associations.  For  forty-one 
years  he  has  been  one  of  the  most  noted  and 
popular  men  in  Portsmouth.  His  premises 
are  very  eligibly  located,  fronting,  as  they  do 
on  Market  Square,  Daniel  Street,  and  Market 
Sti-eet.  The  stock  embraces  a  general  assort- 
ment of  fresh,  pure  drugs,  chemicals,  and 
also  all  requisites  in  the  line  of  perfumery 
and  toilet  articles,  together  with  all  the 
leading  proprietary  medicines  of  acknowl- 
edged merit.  Mr.  Thacher  is  the  manufact- 
urer and  sole  proprietor  of  Dickman's,  Little- 
field's  &  Thacher' s  Court  Plaster,  which  is 
admitted  to  have  no  superior  in  the  market. 
Experienced  assistants  are  employed,  and 
the  strictest  attention  is  paid  to  the  com- 
pounding of  physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes,  which  are  always  prepared 
in  the  most  accurate  and  prompt  manner  from 
the  finest  and  purest  drugs. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Sheldon  Brother*,  Manufacturers  of, 
and  Dealers  in.  Fashionable  Parlor  Suits,  Sofas, 
Lounges,  Rocking,  Parlor  and  Easy  Chairs, 
Centre  Tables,  Black  Walnut  Chamber  Sets, 
etc..  Salesroom.  Xo.  72  State  Street. — A  stock 
of  modern  furniture  is  one  of  the  most  attrac- 
tive sights  to  be  seen  along  any  of  our  fashion- 
able thoroughfares.  There  is  an  originality 
of  design,  coupled  with  richness  of  materials 
and  excellence  of  workmanship,  that  entitles 
each  piece  to  be  called  a  work  of  art.  In  the 
city  of  Portsmouth  no  house  takes  a  higher 
position  in  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  fine 
furniture  than  that  of  Sheldon  Brothers,  lo- 
cated at  No.  72  State  Street.  This  house  was 
established  in  1808,  and  has  been  conducted 
with  marked  ability  and  steadily  increasing 
success.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 


e- 


four  floors,  25  x  50  feet  each,  and  unsurpassed 
facilities  are  at  hand  for  the  prosecution  of 
the  business  upon  a  larger  scale.  The  sales- 
rooms are  stocked  to  repletion  with  a  fine 
assortment  of  fashionable  parlor,  chamber 
and  dining  room  suits,  sofas,  lounges,  easy 
chairs,  centre  tables,  black  walnut  chamber 
sets,  chestnut  and  painted  sets,  and  hall, 
library,  office  and  kitchen  furniture  of  every 
kind,  besides  innumerable  special  pieces  in 
wood,  silk,  brocades,  velours  and  plushes.  A 
specialty  is  made  of  upholstering  to  order  and 
for  sale  work,  and  the  restoring  of  old  furniture. 
The  commonest  meterials,  when  remodeled 
by  this  house,  assume  unique  and  attractive 
shapes,  in  unity  with  both  the  modern  and 
the  antique.  Much  of  the  ware  is  matchless 
for  elegance  and  beauty,  and  it  is  the  aim  of 
the  management  to  offer  goods  which  shall 
rank  superior  in  the  trade,  not  only  in  quality 
of  material  but  in  the  equally  important  mat- 
ters of  tasteful  designs  and  artistic  workman- 
ship. Our  readers  may  be  assured  that  in  the 
purchase  of  furniture,  or  in  employing  this 
house  in  any  of  its  departments,  their  inter- 
ests will  be  greatly  enhanced,  and  that  in  the 
matter  of  price  nothing  will  be  left  to  be 
desired.  The  trade  is  large  in  both  city  and 
country,  and  all  orders  are  promptly  and  care- 


fully filled.  Mr.  Stewart  A.  Sheldon,  the  sur- 
viving partner  of  the  original  firm,  is  a  native 
of  Portsmouth,  in  the  prime  of  life,  and  ener- 
getic, enterprising  and  reliable  in  all  his  busi- 
ness methods. 


O.  H.  Cook,  Cards,  Cabinets,  and  all 
Larger  Sizes,  No.  5  Congress  Street,  (over 
Fay's). — The  improvements  made  in  the  art  of 
photography  are  best  seen  in  Portsmouth  by 
visiting  the  studio  of  Mr.  O.  H.  Cook,  who  has 
the  finest  establishment  of  the  kind  here,  and 
is  recognized  as  the  leading  photographer  of 
this  city,  being  thoroughly  enterprising  and 
progressive  in  his  methods,  and  possessing  a 
natural  taste  and  large  experience  as  an  artist. 
His  parlors  are  spacious  and  well-lighted, 
handsomely  furnished  and  fitted  up  for  the 
reception  of  patrons,  while  on  the  walls  are  to 
be  seen  many  fine  specimens  of  the  artist's 
skill  in  every  branch  of  his  work.  He  is  pre- 
pared to  execute  every  style  of  artistic  work, 
both  in  oils,  crayons,  India  ink,  pasteh  and 
water  colors,,  and  furnishes  cards,  cabinets  and 
larger  sizes  of  photographs  in  the  highest  style 
of  the  art,  and  at  prices  which  are  remarkably 
low  for  first-class  work.  He  is  thus  enabled 
to  suit  all  tastes,  and  those  who  examine  his 
work  and  test  his  skill  will  be  delighted  at  the 
result  of  his  labors.  He  is  doing  a  large  and 
prosperous  business.  He  was  the  second 
photographer  in  New  England  to  adopt  the  in- 
stantaneous process,  and  is  never  satisfied  to 
merely  keep  abreast  of  the  times,  but  forges  his 
way  ahead  in  his  endeavor  to  elevate  the  pro- 
fession and  enhance  the  value  of  his  work. 
Mr.  Cook  is  a  native  of  Maine,  in  the  prime  of 
life,  and  has  been  established  here  since  1875, 
during  which  time  he  has  gained  a  high  re 
putation. 

John  Fender,  Insurance,  National  Block, 
Congress  Street— A  leading  and  popular  in- 
surance agency  in  the  city  of  Portsmouth  is 
that  conducted  by  Mr.  John  Pender,  whose 
office  is  located  in  National  Block,  on  Congress 
Street.  He  established  this  agency  here  in 
March,  1885,  and  has  developed  a  large  and 
influential  patronage  throughout  the  city  and 
surrounding- country.  As  an  insurance  agent 
and  broker  he  has  had  wide  experience,  and  is 
prepared  to  conduct  all  branches  of  his  business 
under  the  most  favorable  conditions.  He  is 
the  authorized  agent  in  Portsmouth  and 
vicinity  for  the  following  well-known  com- 
panies, viz.:  the  Granite  State  Mutual  Fire  In- 
surance Company,  of  Portsmouth;  the  People's 
Fire  Insurance  Company,  of  Manchester;  the 
Capitol  Fire  Association,  of  Nashua;  the  Mas- 
conia  Fire  Insurance  Company,  of  Lebanon; 
the  Manufacturers'  and  Merchants',  and  the 
State  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Companies,  of 
Concord;  and  the  Employers'  Liability  Asso- 
ciation, of  London,  England.  Policies  are  also 
secured  in  any  of  the  larger  companies  that 
may  be  desired,  and  upon  the  most  favorable 
terms.  Mr.  Pender  now  controls  the  insuring 
of  the  many  of  the  choicest  lines  of  business 
and  residential  property  in  the  city  and  its 
vicinity.  The  interests  of  policy-holders  are 
closely  watched  and  carefully  guarded  by  him, 
and  he  is  a  recognized  and  reliable  authority 
upon  all  matters  relating  to  fire  insurance. 
Mr.  Pender  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts. 


LEAU1SG  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


J.  M.  Tebbetts,  Fashionable  Millinery. 
No.  14  Market  Street. — The  millinery  estab- 
lishment of  Mrs.  J.  M.  Tebbetts,  at  No.  14 
Market  Street,  is  one  of  the  most  popular 
metropolitan  shopping  places  in  the  city  of 
Portsmouth,  For  nearly  twenty  years  it 
has  been  under  its  present  enterprising  man- 
agement, and  during  that  time  it  has  been 
the  chief  source  of'  supply  for  artistic  and 
fashionable  millinery  merchandise,  such  as 
hats,  bonnets,  fine  French  flowers,  ostrich 
plumes  and  tips,  rich  ribbons  and  laces,  straw 
and  silk  goods,  feathers,  ornaments  and  trim- 
mings of  every  description.  The  establish- 
ment is  one  of  the  leading  attractions  to 
the  ladies  of  Portsmouth  and  vicinity,  and 
enjoys  the  best  trade  in  its  special  line  of 
enterprise.  In  prices,  as  well  as  in  quality 
and  style  of  goods,  Mrs.  Tebbetts  successfully 
competes  with  any  house  in  this  part  of  the 
country,  and  her  large  patronage,  drawn  from 
the  elite  of  this  city  and  its  surrounding  towns, 
is  a  deserved  tribute  to  her  enterprise,  taste 
and  judgment.  A  large  number  of  competent 
assistants  are  regularly  employed  to  meet  the 
demands  of  the  trade,  and  every  facility  is  at 
hand  for  the  prompt  and  perfect  fulfilment 
of  all  orders.  Consignments  are  constantly 
arriving  from  the  most  fashionable  sources 
of  supply,  and  every  effort  is  made  to  secure 
the  choicest  and  most  desirable  novelties  in 
this  line  as  soon  as  they  are  ready  for  the 
market.  The  assortments  contain  at  all  times 
the  freshest  productions  of  both  home  and 
foreign  markets,  and  the  latest  and  most 
correct  styles.  Mrs.  Tebbetts  has  been  emi- 
nently successful  in  catering  to  the. tastes  of 
this  community  in  this  direction  of  trade, 
and  is  universally  popular  with  her  host  of 
permanent  patrons. 

.1  a im>*  R.  Yeaton  &  Co.,  Corn,  Meal 
and  Oats,  Ships'  Stores,  etc.,  Corner  Vaughan 
and  Congress  Streets. — Mr.  Yeaton,  who  is  sole 
proprietor  of  this  establishment,  is  one  of 
Portsmouth's  recognized  leading  merchants. 
He  founded  his  business  here  in  1858,  be- 
ginning with  a  modest  capital  and  gradually 
increasing  his  facilities  as  his  trade  expanded, 
which  it  did  steadily  fi-om  the  outset.  The 
store  occupied  is  20  x  80  feet  in  dimensions, 
and  has  a  basement  of  like  capacity.  A 
large  stock  is  carried,  the  assortment  com- 
prising corn,  meal,  oats,  butter,  cheese, 
and  farm  and  dairy  produce  of  all  kinds, 
also  a  full  line  of  staple  groceries,  canned 
goods,  and  ships'  stores  of  every  variety. 
Besides  selling  for  cash,  the  proprietor  also 
accepts  produce  in  exchange  for  other  goods. 
Both  a  family  and  shipping  trade  is  catered  to, 
the  volume  of  business  transactions  are  of 
an  extensive  character,  and  the  establishment 
lias  a  large  list  of  permanent  patrons.  A 
branch  store  is  situated  on  McDonough  Street 
at  which  a  flourishing  trade  is  also  enjoyed. 
Mr.  Yeaton.  who  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  is 
now  in  his  fiftieth  year,  and  in  the  enjoyment 
of  an  excellent  constitution;  he  is  a  business 
man  of  push  and  enterprise,  prompt  and 
honorable  in  all  his  transactions,  is  also  a 
thrifty  and  well  to-do  partner,  and  his  record 
is  one  of  uninterrupted  success  and  mercan- 
tile probity. 


Charles  W.  Taylor,  Wholesale  and  Re- 
tail Dealer  in  Furnaces,  Ranges,  etc.,  Nos.  42 
and  44  Market  Street— This  gentleman  is 
well  and  widely  known  as  a  wholesale  and 
retail  dealer  in  furnaces,  ranges,  and  in  Tay- 
lor's Patent  Steam  Cover,  Adjustable  Stove 
Pipe  Shelf,  and  the  North  Star  Wash  Board, 
and  makes  a  leading  specialty  of  sanitary 
plumbing.  He  established  his  business  here 
in  1883,  and,  by  energy,  industry  and  enter- 
prise, has  built  up  a  fine  reputation  and  a 
large  and  growing  trade.  The  premises  com- 
prise a  five-story  building,  40  x  100  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  unsurpassed  facilities  are 
possessed  for  the  systematic  and  successful 
prosecution  of  the  business  in  all  its  depart- 
ments. In  the  line  of  plumbing  this  house 
occupies  an  unquestioned  position  in  the 
front  rank  of  the  trade  from  which  it  can 
make  good  its  claim  for  accomplishing  the 
best  .and  most  thorough  work  to  be  found  in 
any  locality,  while  every  convenience  is  at 
hand  for  the  prompt  and  perfect  fulfilment  of 
all  orders.  The  stock  oi  stoves,  ranges,  and 
fuinaces  which  is  constantly  carried  em- 
bodies all  the  latest  improvements  made  in 
cooking  and  heating,  and  is  received  direct 
from  the  best  manufacturers  in  the  country, 
a  specialty  being  made  of  furnaces.  A  gen- 
eral jobbing  business  is  transacted  in  tin, 
sheet-iron  and  copper  work,  and  the  trade  is 
large,  first  class  and  influential  in  all  branches 
of  the  business,  requiring  the  services  of  from 
ten  to  fifteen  hands,  and  extending  throughout 
the  city  and  all  the  surrounding  country. 
Mr.  Taylor  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  and  a 
young  man  of  experience,  business  ability 
and  personal  worth,  with  whom  it  is  always  a 
pleasure  to  deal. 

Flynn  Tiro*.,  Meats,  Groceries  and  Provi- 
sions, Ship  Stores  a  Specialty,  No.  31  Market 
Street. — This  business  was  inaugurated  in  June, 
1886,  and  has  quickly  grown  to  proportions  now 
necessitating  a  three-story  building  and  base- 
ment, each  floor  having  'dimensions  of  20  x  00 
feet,  the  place  throughout  being  thoroughly 
metropolitan  in  all  its  arrangements  and  ap- 
pointments. The  affairs  of  the  house  are  con- 
ducted with  systematic  regularity,  and  the 
great  amount  of  business  accomplished,  to- 
gether with  the  low  prices  which  prevail  in  all 
the  departments,  impress  the  visitor  with  the 
fact  that  money  can  be  saved  in  purchases 
made  here,  while  at  the  same  time  dependence 
may  be  placed  upon  securing  the  very  best 
goods  the  market  affords.  A  very  large  stock 
is  carried,  embracing  every  variety  of  foreign 
and  domestic  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  fresh 
and  salt  meats,  and  provisions  of  all  kinds, 
fruits  and  vegetables,  canned  goods,  ships' 
stores,  and  a  choice  assortment  of  foreign  and 
American  wines  and.  liquors.  A  specialty  is 
made  of  supplying  ships  with  stores,  and  spe- 
cial inducements  in  prices  are  offered  in  this 
line.  Every  facility  is  possessed  for  the  prompt 
fulfilment  of  orders,  and  in  all  their  transac- 
tions the  firm  will  be  found  liberal  and  fair. 
The  co-partners,  Messrs.  Eugene  and  Barthol- 
omew Flynn,  are  thoroughly  experienced  iu 
their  line"of  trade,  hold  a  high  position  in  mer- 
cantile and  social  circles,  and  are  actively  iden- 
tified with  the  best  interests  of  this  city. 


CITY   OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Kennedy  &  Miller  M'f  'g  Co.,  Manufact- 
urers of  Hosiery  and  Gloves,  Xo.  34  Union 
'Street. — Although,  perhaps,  not  so  widely 
known  as  a  manufacturing  centre  as  some 
other  cities  and  towns  in  this  State  of  110 
greater  commercial  importance,  but  chiefly 
devoted  to  one  special  industry  that  fills  the 
eye,  Portsmouth  does  contain,  notwithstand- 
ing, some  noteworthy  and  flourishing  indus- 
trial enterprises,  prominent  among  which  is 
the  well  and  favorably  known  establishment 
of  the  Kennedy  &  Miller  M'f'g  Co.,  Manu- 
facturers of  Hosiery  and  Gloves,  No.  34  Union 
Street,  and  which  is  in  all  respects  an  admira- 
bly conducted  and  well-equipped  concern  of 
the  kind,  and  whose  products  are  in  steady 
and  extensive  demand  in  the  trade  throughout 
the  entire  New  England.  This  company,  of 
which  Thomas  Kennedy  is  president  and 
George  A.  Miller,  treasurer,  with  Messrs. 
Thomas  Kennedy,  George  A.  Miller  and  Her- 
man W.  Oxford,  directors,  was  duly  incorpo- 
rated under  the  laws  of  the  State  as  the 
Kennedy  &  Miller  M'f'g  Co.,  with  a  capital 
stock  of  §15,000  in  1881,  and  the  positive  and 
permanent  success  that  has  attended  the  en- 
terprise from  its  inception  abundantly  attests 
thj  general  excellence  and  reliability  of  the 
goods  manufactured,  as  well  as  the  wisdom 
that  inspired  the  venture,  and  the  energy, 
ability  and  sound  judgment  displayed  in  the 
management  of  the  business.  The  factory, 
which  is  ample  and  commodious,  is  operated 
by  steam  power  and  completely  equipped  in 
every  respect  with  the  newest  and  most  im- 
proved machinery,  appliances  and  general 
appurtenances,  while  a  full  force  of  expert 
hands  are  employed,  and  the  trade,  which  ex- 
tends all  over  the  Eastern  States,  is  exceed- 
ingly large  and  continually  increasing. 

Jos.  P.  Morse,  Insurance,  Real  Estate 
and  Money  Broker  and  House  Agent,  No.  13 
Pleasant  Street. — The  insurance  and  feal  es- 
tate agent  is  an  important  factor  in  every  com- 
munity, and  the  duties  exercised  by  such 
agent  have  an  influential  bearing  on  the  com- 
mercial and  manufacturing  resources  of  a 
community.  Prosecuting  an  enterprise  in  this 
direction  is  Mr.  Joseph  P.  Morse,  who  founded 
his  establishment,  which  is  located  at  No.  13 
Pleasant  Street,  twenty  years  ago.  Mr.  Morse 
is  a  gentleman  of  the  highest  standing,  who 
has  made  a  complete  study  of  the  law  of  real 
estate  and  of  insurance  questions,  and  can  be 
engaged  with  implicit  confidence  in  all  mat- 
ters pertaining  thereto.  He  gives  the  most 
carefully  attention  to  the  sale,  exchange  and 
letting  of  properties,  collects  rents,  negotiates 
loans,  and  also  effects  insurance  to  any  amount 
in  leading  reliable  insurance  companies,  and 
is  prompt  and  efficient  as  an  insurance  agent. 
He  is  the  accredited  representative  of  the 
following  insurance  companies:  Home  M'f'rs' 
and  Traders'  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Concord,  IS".  H. ;  The  Granite  State,  of  Ports- 
mouth; The  New  England,  of  Rutland.  Vt. ; 
Capital  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Concord,  N.  H. ; 
Guarantee  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Great  Falls, 
N.  H.;  Travellers  Life  and  Accident  Insurance 
Company  of  Hartford,  Conn.  Mr.  Morse  was 
born  sixty-eight  years  ago  at  Plymouth,  N.  H., 
and  has  been  in  active  business  in  Portsmouth 
for  forty-two  years,  and  has  always  been  an 


earnest  supporter  of  any  movement  conducive 
to  the  general  welfare  and  benefit  of  the  com- 
munity. 


A.  P.  Wendell  «V  Co.,  Dealers  in  Hard- 
ware and  Cutlery,  Paints,  Oils  and  Varnishes, 
Oars,  Rowlocks,  and  Boat  Fittings ;  Guns  and 
Ammunition,  No.  2  Market  Square. — This  is  one 
of  the  leading  and  most  prominent  commercial 
concerns  of  the  city.  The  business  was  origi- 
nally inaugurated  in  1847  by  Mr.  Abram  Q. 
Wendell,  and  successfully  conducted  by  him 
untill  1874,  when  the  present  firm  succeeded 
to  the  entire  control,  and  have  since  greatly 
increased  the  facilities  and  business  operations 
of  the  house.  The  premises  occupied  com- 
prise a  five-story  building,  each  floor  having 
an  area  of  25  x  60  feet.  The  establishment 
is  well  systematized  throughout,  every  de- 
partment being  complete  in  its  appointments, 
and  every  facility  is  possessed  for  the  satis- 
factory handling  of  a  large  volume  of  trade 
transactions  such  as  the  firm  command.  The 
stock  carried  has  been  carefully  selected  and 
embraces  none  but  the  most  reliable  goods,  and 
comprises  a  complete  assortment  of  staple  and 
fancy  hardware,  cutlery,  paints,  oils,  varnishes, 
oars,  rowlocks,  boat  fittings,  mechanics'  tools 
and  builders'  requisites,  guns  and  ammunition 
and  sporting  goods  of  all  kinds.  The  house 
holds  the  agency  for  John's  celebrated  asbestos 
liquid  paints,  and  plastic  stove  lining,  keeping 
on  hand  a  large  supply  at  all  times.  A  staff 
of  competent  clerks  are  employed,  every 
facility  is  possessed  for  the  prompt  fulfilment 
of  orders.  The  members  of  the  firm,  Messrs. 
A.  P.  and  Henry  Wendell,  are  natives  of  this 
city,  and'  among  her  most  substantial  and 
representative  merchants  and  citizens. 


O.  F.  Philbriek  &  Co.,  Dealers  in  Coal  and 
Wood.  Office,  No.  4  Water  Street. — Among  the 
leading  and  most  responsible  forms  engaged  in 
this  line  in  Portsmouth  can  be  named  that  of 
O.  F.  Philbriek  &  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail  deal- 
ers in  coal  and  wood,  whose  well  known  office 
is  located  at  No.  4  Water  Street,  with  capacious 
and  well  stocked  yard  on  the  water  front,  -and 
than  which  no  concern  of  the  kind  in  this  city 
sustains  a  higher  reputation  for  reliable  stock 
and  upright  dealing,  as  few  receive  a  larger 
measure  of  merited  recognition;  customers 
being  always  assured  of  getting  an  excellent 
article,  honest  weight  and  measure,  and  satis- 
factory treatment  in  this  popular  and  well 
ordered  establishment.  This  flourishing  en- 
terprise was  started  in  June,  18S3,  and  from  its 
reception  has  been  conducted  with  uniform 
and  gratifying  success,  the  patronage  of  the 
firm  being  large  and  prosperous,  and  grows 
apace  annually.  The  yard  has  a  dock  frontage 
of  150  feet  and  a  depth  of  450  feet  and  a  heavy 
and  carefully  assorted  stock  is  constantly  car- 
ried, including  best  quality  of  anthracite  coal 
of  all  kinds  (received  direct  from  Pennsylva- 
nia); also  fire  and  kindling  wood,  sawed  and 
split,  and  four  hands  are  employed,  while 
three  teams  are  in  steady  service  supplying 
customers  all  over  the  city  and  surrounding 
towns.  The  firm  is  composed  of  Messrs. 
George  P.,  Newell  S.  and  Otis  F.  Philbriek. 
brothers,  and  natives  and  residents  of  Ports- 
mouth, 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


57 


Fletcher  &  Taiiton,  Furniture  Dealers 
and  Upholsterers,  and  Undertakers,  No.  00 
Market  Street.  —  This  house  was  founded  some 
seventy  or  eighty  years  ago,  during  which 
time  it  has  been  in  the  hands  of  several  pro- 
prietors. Prior  to  1872  Mr.  C.  J.  Colcord  was 
proprietor  for  a  quarter  of  a  century,  and  at 
that  date  he  was  succeeded  by  the  present  firm, 
the  co-partners  in  which  are  Messrs.  S.  S. 
Fletcher  and  H.  G.  Tanton.  The  former  is  a 
native  of  Kittery,  and  the  latter  of  Prince 
Edward  Island.  The  premises  occupied  con- 
sist of  three  spacious  floors,  and  these  are 
very  tastefully  fitted  up  throughout.  The 
stock  carried  is  very  large  and  complete,  com- 
prising fine  and  library  furniture,  including 
plain  and  upholstered  sofas,  chairs,  lounges; 
parlor,  library,  dining-room  and  bedroom 
suites  of  the  very  latest  and  most  fashionable 
designs.  The  firm  are  prepared  at  all  times  to 
do  all  kinds  of  upholstering  and  house  decora- 
tion at  the  shortest  possible  notice  in  the  very 
highest  style  of  workmanship  known  to  the 
trade,  and  at  most  reasonable  prices.  They 
make  a  specialty  of  fine  custom  work,  and  for 
this  purpose  employ  none  but  the  most  skilled 
and  proficient  workmen.  Repairing  and  re-up- 
holstering receive  the  most  careful  attention. 
The  house  has  attained  wide-spread  popularity 
for  the  excellence  of  its  productions  and  the 
honorable  business  methods  adhered  to.  The 
firm  are  also  furnishing  undertakers  and  em- 
balmers,  carry  a  full  and  complete  assortment 
of  funeral  requisites,  and  furnish  everything 
required  in  connection  with  burials.  They 
take  entire  charge  of  funerals,  give  particular 
attention  to  embalming,  are  prompt  and  relia- 
ble in  all  their  engagements,  reasonable  in  their 
charges  and  personally  popular  in  the  com- 
munity. 


dioodrich,  Books  and  Stationery, 
No.  1  Congress  Block.  —  The  popular  head- 
quarters for  books,  stationery  and  wall-paper 
in  the  city  of  Portsmouth  is  the  establishment 
of  Mr.  Mercer  Goodrich,  at  No.  1  Congress 
Block,  corner  of  Market  and  Daniel  streets. 
This  is  one  of  the  finest  business  locations  in 
the  city,  and  so  popular  a  resort  has  it  become 
that  all  Portsmouth  may  be  said  to  pass 
through  it  in  a  day.  To  the  stranger,  from 
its  literary  attractiveness,  it  is  a  place  not  to  lie 
overlooked,  while  the  lovers  of  literature  in 
this  community  make  it  their  chief  rendezvous. 
To  drop  into  Goodrich's  for  a  glimpse  at  the 
last  new  novel  or  magazine  is  with  them  a 
daily  duty.  The  house  has  been  under  the 
popular  management  of  Mr.  Goodrich  since 
its  foundation  in  1877.  It  is  spacious  in  size. 
and  well  stocked  in  every  department  Here 
are  to  be  found  all  the'  works  of  the  best 
authors,  in  history,  science,  and  fiction,  prose 
and  poetry;  medical,  theological  and  agricult- 
ural works;  maps,  globes  and  guide-books: 
sporting,  yachting  and  out-of-door  literature 
generally;  books  with  fine  bindings,  illustrat- 
ed works,  juvenile  books,  and  seaside  novels. 
The  establishment  is  never  without  the  last 
•'new  thing"  in  English.  French  or  American 
literature.  The  Portsmouth  circulating  library 
is  also  kept  here,  which  contains  L'.IOO  volumes 
and  is  liberally  patronized.  The  assortment  of 
wall-paper  is  very  large  and  complete,  com- 
prising all  the  latest  designs  and  patterns  of 


both  domestic  and  foreign  production.  Six 
clerks  and  salesmen  give  prompt  and  courte- 
ous attention  to  the  wants  of  customers.  Mr. 
Goodrich  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  and  one 
of  its  best  known  citizens  and  prominent  busi- 
ness men.  He  has  held  the  office  of  city  clerk 
for  the  past  three  years,  and  is  closely  iden- 
tified with  the  welfare  and  prosperity  of  the 
city  in  the  broadest  sense. 


William  €01111,  Wholesale  Dealer  in 
Butter,  Cheese,  Lard,  Beans,  etc.  Western 
Lard  and  Vermont  Dairy  Butter  a  Specialty, 
Xo.  68  State  Street. — An  old  established  and 
well-known  house  devoted  to  this  important 
branch  of  commercial  activity  in  Portsmouth 
is  the  stable  and  reliable  concern  of  William 
Conn,  wholesale  dealer  in  butter,  cheese,  lard, 
beans,  etc.,  No.  68  State  Street,  whose  history 
since  the  inception  of  the  business,  thirty  odd 
years  ago,  marks  a  record  of  steady  and  sub- 
stantial progress.  Being  conducted  on  sound 
and  conservative  business  principles,  and  its 
management  from  the  start  characterized  by 
energy,  sagacity  and  judicious  enterprise, 
coupled  with  upright  and  honorable  dealing, 
the  result  could  hardly  have  been  other  than 
the  well  merited  success  Mr.  Conn  has  de- 
servedly achieved.  The  premises  occupied 
comprising  office,  storehouse  and  cellar,  are 
ample  and  commodious  and  completely 
equipped  in  every  respect  with  the  most  im- 
proved cold-storage  appliances  and  general 
appurtenances,  including  capacious  refrigera- 
tors, and  a  heavy  and  choice  stock  is  con- 
stantly carried  on  hand  to  meet  the  require- 
ments of  the  steady  and  extensive  demand; 
Western  lard  and  Vermont  dairy  butter  being 
the  specialties  handled,  and  the  trade  which  is 
of  a  wholesale  character  extends  all  over 
the  city  and  environing  towns,  Newberry- 
port,  Dover,  Hampton,  Rye  and  the  beaches. 
Mr.  Conn  is  a  native  of  Hillsboro,  N.  H., 
but  an  old  and  one  of  the  best  known  and 
stanchest  residents  of  Portsmouth.  He  is 
the  present  efficient  and  popular  representa- 
tive in  the  State  Legislature  from  this  district. 


Brothers,  Dealers  in  Newspapers 
and  Periodicals,  Fruits  and  Confectionery, 
etc..  No.  21  Congress  Street. — The  business 
of  this  well-known  firm  was  inaugurated  in 
1872  at  their  present  address,  and  bringing  to 
bear  an  unlimited  amount  of  energy  and  en- 
terprise in  their  management,  they  made  a 
sun-ess  from  the  outset.  Their  finely  fur- 
nished store,  having  an  area  of  20  x  50  feet, 
is  furnished  especially  for  the  requirements  of 
their  trade,  and  is  a  very  attractive  salesroom. 
A  large,  carefully  selected  and  excellently 
varied  stock  is  at  all  times  found  displayed 
here,  the  assortment  comprising  all  the  latest 
newspapers  and  periodicals,  novels,  station- 
ery, fancy  goods,  cutlery  and  toys,  tobaccos, 
foreign  and  domestic  cigars,  confectionery  in 
full  variety,  and  a  very  superior  supply  of:  all 
the  latest  fruits  in  season.  An  extensive  city 
and  suburban  trade  is  catered  to.  demanding 
the  employment  of  a  staff  of  five  clerks.  The 
members  of  the  firm,  Messrs.  F.  F.  and  S.W. 
Moses,  are  gentlemen  of  excellent  business 
ability,  upright  and  straightforward  natives 
of  this  city. 


CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


Jeimess  &  Dowel,  Manufacturers  of  all 
kinds  of  Foreign  and  American  Marble,  No.  52 
Market  Street. — The  growth  of  the  industrial 
and  mercantile  resources  of  Portsmouth  dur- 
ing recent  years  has  been  of  the  most  gratify- 
ing order,  new  enterprises  constantly  coming 
into  existence  to  aid  in  the  general  prosperity 
and  development  of  the  community.  Among 
the  most  noticeable  of  recent  industries  estab- 
lished here  is  that  conducted  by  Messrs.  Jen- 
ness  and  Dowd.  This  firm  inaugurated  their 
business  in  March,  1887,  and  are  carrying  on 
general  operations  as  manufacturers  of  all 
kinds  of  foreign  and  American  marble  and 
granite  work  of  all  kinds.  The  co-partners  are 
practically  acquainted  with  every  department 
of  their  profession,  having  been  engaged  in  it 
for  years,  and  they  are  assisted  in  their  opera- 
tions by  a  corps  of  skilled  workmen.  The 
workshop,  having  an  area  of  25  x  50  feet,  has 
every  facility  at  command  to  aid  in  the  pro- 
duction. Marble  and  granite  work  of  every 
description  is  executed  to  order  at  short  no- 
tice, a  specialty  being  made  of  monumental 
work,  and  for  originality  of  design  and  elabo- 
rate finish  in  their  output,  Messrs.  Jenness  & 
Dowd  cannot  be  excelled  by  any  of  their  con- 
temporaries. They  receive  the  choicest  qual- 
ity of  Italian  marble  direct  through  a  leading 
Boston  importing  house,  and  their  granite 
from  the  leading  quarries  of  New  England. 
They  are  prepared  with  the  best  conveniences 
to  manufacture  to  order  any  design  required, 
and  to  meet  every  demand  of  the  trade  prompt- 
ly, guaranteeing  entire  satisfaction  in  all  cases. 
The  members  of  the  firm,  Messrs.  Lowell  Jen- 
ness  and  John  H.  Dowd,  are  both  New  Eng- 
landers,  the  former  having  been  born  in  this 
State,  the  latter  in  Maine.  They  have  an  ex- 
tensive business  and  social  acquaintance,  and 
their  permanent  success  is  fully  assured. 

J.  Brooks  «V  Co.,  Flour,  Grain  and  Grass 
Seeds,  Steam  Mills  and  Elevator  near  Concord 
R.  R.  Depot,  Office  and  Store  Nos.  141  and  143 
Market  Street. — As  a  striking  instance  of  the 
extensive  centre  Portsmouth  has  become  for 
all  branches  of  trade,  we  may  quote  the  busi- 
ness house  of  Messrs.  J.  Brooks  &  Co.,  of  Nos. 
141  and  143  Market  Street,  who  are  widely 
known  as  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  flour, 
grain  and  grass  seeds,  pork,  lard,  etc.,  and  as 
proprietors  of  the  steam  mills  and  elevator 
near  the  Concord  R.  R.  depot.  The  business  of 
this  house  was  originally  established  some 
thirty-five  years  ago  by  Mr.  J.  Brooks,  and  in 
I8ii5,  the  firm  of  J.  Brooks  &  Co.,  was  organized 
by  the  admission  to  partnership  of  Mr.  H.  A. 
Yeaton.  In  1878  Mr.  Brooks  died,  and  the  busi- 
ness lias  since  been  conducted  by  Mr.  Yeaton 
and  the  Brooks  estate.  The  elevator  was  built 
in  1880,  and  has  a  capacity  of  25,000  bushels. 
For  trade  purposes  the  firm  occupy  a  fine  large 
store  on  Market  Steeet,  where  is  carried  a 
large  stock  of  the  best  brands  of  flour,  which 
is  regulated  by  the.demands  of  the  trade.  In  or 
der  to  fill  orders  promptly  in  all  cases,  arrange- 
ments are  made  with  large  shippers  where- 
by the  stock  of  flour  and  grain  is  kept  full  and 
complete.  The  goods  are  received  direct  from 
manufacturers  and  first  hands,  and  are  sold  to 
the  trade  and  consumers  in  quantities  to  suit, 
at  the  lowest  market  prices.  The  trade  is 
large  and  active  in  the  city  and  throughout  the 


states  of  New  Hampshire  and  Maine,  requir- 
ing the  employment  of  a  large  force  of  men 
and  teams,  and  which  is  annually  increasing  in 
volume  and  importance.  Mr.  Yeaton  is  a  na- 
tive of  Portsmouth,  well-known  as  a  useful  cit- 
izen and  an  upright  business  man. 


Oren  Bragdon  &  Son,  Manufacturers  of 
and  Dealers  in  Boots,  Shoes  and  Rubbers,  No. 
24  Market  Street. — Among  the  prominent  mer- 
cantile establishments  is  that  of  Messrs.  Oren 
Bragdon  &  Son,  manufacturers  of,  and  dealers 
in,  boots,  shoes  and  rubbers.  The  business  was 
originally  founded  some  forty  years  ago  by 
Mr.  Oren  Bragdon,  who  is  a  native  of  Maine, 
but  has  resided  in  this  city  since  18o7.  Dur- 
ing the  rwar  he  served  as  City  Marshal,  fulfil- 
ing  all  his  onerous  duties  in  a  capable  and  effi- 
cient manner.  As  a  merchant  he  has  ever 
been  noted  for  his  horn  sty,  honorable  methods 
and  liberal  policy,  and  he  commands  the  re- 
spect of  the  entire  community.  His  son,  Mr. 
Wm.  A.  Bragdon,  who  was  born  in  this  city, 
and  who  spent  many  years  in  Boston  in  the 
wholesale  boot  and  shoe  business,  was  admit- 
ted a  member  of  the  firm  on  January  1,  1S87. 
He  is  a  business  man  of  thorough  training,  en- 
ergetic and  enterprising,  and  is  popular  and 
well-liked  in  both  mercantile  and  social  circles. 
The  business  premises  occupied  have  an  area 
of  20  x  60  feet,  are  excellently  fitted  up,  and 
contain  a  splendid  assortment  of  fine  boots, 
shoes,  rubbers  and  slippers  of  every  descrip- 
tion, which  has  been  carefully  selected  from 
the  leading  manufacturers  of  the  country  and 
are  unsurpassed  for  style,  excellence  of  qual- 
ity, and  the  remarkably  low  prices  at  which 
they  are  offered.  Special  attention  is  given  to 
custom  work  and  repairing,  all  orders  being 
executed  faithfully  at  low  prices. 


Joseph  Pettigrew,  Boots,  Shoes  and 
Slippers,  No.  1  Congress  Street,  (opp.  North 
Church.) — Without  making  any  insidious  com- 
parisons, we  should  Jt>e  unfaithful  in  the  dis- 
charge of  our  duties  as  truthful  historians, 
if  we  failed  to  make  mention  of  the  widely 
known  boot  and  shoe  establishment  so  ably 
conducted  by  Mr.  Joseph  Pettigrew  of  No.  1 
Congress  Street.  This  business  was  founded 
in  1868,  and  from  that  time  to  this,  has  enjoyed 
a  liberal  patronage.  The  store  is  20  x  40  feet 
in  dimensions  attractively  arranged  and  ?con- 
tains  as  fine  a  line  of  goods  as  can  be  found  in 
any  similar  establishment  in  this  city.  Polite 
and  obliging  attention  is  accorded  to  all  visi- 
tors by  Mr.  Pettigrew  and  two  assistants,  and 
no  misrepresentations  are  made  in  order  to 
effect  a  sale,  consequently  patrons  can  rely  on 
all  goods  obtained  here.  He  carries  every- 
thing in  the  way  of  foot-wear  for  the  old 
and  young  of  both  sexes,  of  all  sizes,  styles 
and  qualities,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  the 
celebrated  A.S.T.  Co.  black  sole  leather  tip 
shoes  for  children,  the  only  kind  that  will  not 
injure  the  feet,  and  of  which  he  sells  large 
numbers.  He  also  makes  boots  and  shoes  to 
order  at  low  prices,  repairs  the  same  promptly 
and  on  moderate  terms.  He  is  a  native  of  this 
city,  and  is  one  of  Portsmouth's  most  solid 
business  men.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Me- 
chanics' Association,  I.O.O.F.  and  the  Re- 
beccas. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


Peter  Strickland,  Sail  Maker,  and  Man-  • 
ufacturer  of  Awnings,  Tents,  Flags,  and  Horse  | 
Covers,  Xo.  '.)!  Market  Street.— An  interesting 
and  important  industry  is  that  conducted  in 
Portsmouth  by  Mr.  Peter  Strickland,  at  his  es- 
tablishment, Xo.  91  Market  Street.  This  gen- 
tleman is  well  known  throughout  the  State  as 
a  sail  maker  of  large  experience  and  estab- 
lished reputation;  also,  as  an  extensive  man- 
ufacturer of  awnings,  tents,  flags,  and  horse 
covers.  The  business  was  originally  estab- 
lished in  1885,  by  Messrs.  Thomas  S.  Gay  &  Co., 
Mr.  Strickland  being  a  member  of  the  firm  and 
succeeding  to  the  sole  control  in  April,  1886. 
The  premises  occupied  by  .the  business  com- 
prise three  floors,  30  x  70  feet  each,  and  a  com- 
petent force  of  skilled  and  expert  hands  are 
constantly  employed.  The  specialty  of  this 
house  is  the  manufacture  of  sails  to  order, 
while  a  large  and  growing  business  is  tran- 
sacted in  making  both  for  the  trade  and  to  or- 
der all  kinds  of  plain  and  fancy  awnings,  tents, 
flags,  and  horse  covers.  Many  of  the  leading- 
ship  owners  along  the  coast  are  constant  pa- 
trons of  this  house,  and  the  many  sailing  craft 
that  frequent' this  section  add  largely  to  the 
general  patronage,  while  the  regular  trade  in 
canvas  goods  forms  an  important  factor  in  the 
business.  Awnings  and  frames  for  stores  and 
private  dwellings  are  made  and  put  up  at  the 
shortest  notice.  Striped  awning  cloth  and  all 
kinds  of  sail  cloth  are  kept  for  sale ;  also,  boat 
sailSj  wagon  covers,  canvas  signs,  tent  poles, 
pins,  flag  poles,  etc.  The  proprietor  is  the 
agent  here  for  water-proof  duck,  and  the  only 
manufacturer  of  flags  in  the  State.  The  flags 
manufactured  by  him  are  of  the  finest  material 
and  design,  and  are  for  sale  and  to  let  for  dec- 
orations. The  awnings  made  by  him  are  of 
superior  quality  and  finish*  and  the  goods  in 
every  department  of  the  business  are  such  as 
to  commend  their  own  merits  to  the  inspection 
of  all.  Mr.  Strickland  is  a  thoroughly  practical 
and  experienced  manufacturer,  having  a  com- 
plete knowledge  of  all  the  details  and  require- 
ments of  his  trade. 


Butler,  "  Hatter,"  and  Gent's  Furnish- 
er, Xo.  13  Congress  Street. — A  house  that 
has  been  established  for  half  a  century  must 
necessarily  engage  and  attract  more  than  ordi- 
inary  attention  from  the  compilers  of  this  re- 
oiew  of  the  commerce  and  industries  of  the  city 
vf  Portsmouth.  Such  an  establishment  is  that 
now  conducted  by  Mr.  George  W.  Butler,  at 
Xo.  13  Congress  street.  This  noteworthy  con- 
cern was  originally  founded  fifty  years  ago  by 
X.  K.  Walker,  and  has  since  undergone  several 
changes  of  management,  the  present  propri- 
etor coming  into  control  in  1880.  Under  his 
energetic  directorship  the  facilities  of  the 
house,  as  well  as  its  trade,  have  been  greatly 
extended,  and  its  prosperity  placed  upon  a 
substantial,  permanent  footing.  The  hand- 
somely furnished  salesroom,  20  x  50  feet  in  di- 
mensions, is  one  of  the  most  atti-active  business 
places  in  the  city.  It  is  filled  to  its  utmost  ca- 
pacity with  a  complete  stock  of  the  choicest 
go<i ds,  embracing  the  finest  line  of  silk,  wool, 
cloth  and  felt  hats  and  caps,  in  all  the  newest 
and  most  fashionable  styles.  The  variety 
shown  in  gentlemen's  furnishings  is  complete 
in  every  respect,  and  includes  the  best  grades 
in  fine'  underwear,  neckwear,  laundered  and 


unlaundered  shirts,  scarfs,  cuffs,  collars,  hos- 
iery, gloves,  etc.,  and  the  prices  are  always  as 
low  as  the  lowest.  A  display  of  superior 
trunks,  travelling  bags  and  valises  is  also  made. 
Customers  have  all  their  wants  attended  to 
without  delay,  and  are  guaranteed  satisfaction 
in  their  purchases.  Mr.  Butler  is  a  native  of 
the  State  of  Vermont,  and  is  now  in  the  prime 
of  life. 


J.  W.  Moses,  Tailor  and  Draper,  and 
Dealer  in  Clothing  and  Furnishing  Goods, 
No.  6  Market  Street. — The  business  had  its 
origin  in  1837,  when  it  was  founded  by  Mr. 
Charles  Cheever.  who,  five  years  later  was 
succeeded  by  Mr.  Moses.  For  forty-five  years 
he  has  beeii  doing  business  in  his  present 
store,  which  is  a  veritable  land-mark  in  the 
history  of  the  city's  industrial  enterprise. 
The  store  is  very  commodious,  and  stocked 
with  a  choice  selection  of  gentlemen's  outfit- 
ting goods  of  every  description.  Of  ready 
made  clothing,  made  up  from  the  most  relia- 
ble materials,  in  the  best  style  of  workman- 
ship, and  in  the  prevailing  fashions,  there  is 
an  ample  display,  and  here  men,  youths  and 
boys  of  all  sizes  and  ages,  can  secure  perfect 
fitting  apparel  at  remarkably  low  prices.  In 
gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  all  the  most 
recent  novelties  in  neckwear,  underwear, 
shirts,  collars,  cuffs,  etc.,  are  shown.  The 
house  is  particularly  noted  for  the  superior 
quality  of  the  shirts  dealt  in.  The  special 
feature  of  the  business  is  the  custom  depart- 
ment, which  contains  an  extensive  stock  of 
foreign  and  domestic  fabrics  of  the  finest 
quality.  Garments  and  suits  are  made  to 
order  and  a  perfect  fit  is  guaranteed.  Prompt 
attention  is  given  to  cleansing  and  repairing, 
and  a  large  patronage  is  enjoyed.  Mr.  Moses 
is  a  native  of  this  city,  and  one  of  its  most  pop- 
ular merchants. 


John  I>.  Randall,  Mercantile  Job 
Printer,  Xo.  5  Congress  Street. — Mr.  Randall 
established  himself  in  1882  and  is  a  practical 
printer,  well  knowing  the  wants  of  the  com- 
munity in  his  line.  Since  the  inception  of  his 
enterprise  he  has  always  enjoyed  a  liberal  and 
permanent  patronage  from  all  classes  of  the 
community.  The  premises  occupied  are  very 
commodious,  and  are  furnished  with  the  latest 
improved  presses,  types  and  materials  of  all 
descriptions.  In  mechanical  execution  Mr. 
Randall's  printing  cannot  be  excelled,  and  he 
keeps  constantly  on  hand  the  most  extensive 
supply  of  new  type,  comprising  all  the  latest 
styles,  and  is  always  making  additions  as  new 
designs  are  issued.  He  does  all  kinds  of  job 
and  commercial  printing  promptly  and  in  an 
artistic  manner  on  very  moderate  terms.  He 
publishes  "  The  Seashore,"  an  eight  page 
journal,  of  large  circulation,  and  devoted  to 
the  interests  of  the  summer  visitors  in  the 
vicinity.  It  is  issued  on  Saturday,  and  v  ell 
filled  with  interesting  reading  matter.  All  or- 
ders by  mail  or  otherwise  are  promptly  at- 
tended to,  and  the  work  executed  to  the  satis- 
faction of  his  patrons.  He  is  a  native  of  this 
city,  and  thoroughly  understands  every  detail 
of  his  business  in  which  he  is  prompt  and  re- 
liable in  all  his  dealings  and  merits  the 
success  thus  far  achieved  and  a  permanent 
continuance  of  the  same. 


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CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


National   and   Rockiiighum   House, 

Sale  and  Let  Stable.  Xathan  Jones,  Proprietor. 
No.  23  Hanover  Street. — Mr.  Jones  established 
his  business  here  in  1SS5,  and  has  built  up  a 
large  patronage  in  all  branches  of  his  trade. 
His  establishment  has  become  a  popular  head- 
quarters not  only  in  the  livery  business,  but 
also  as  a  famous  horse  mart,  where  horses, 
carriages,  harnesses,  blankets,  robes,  whips 
and  halters  could  be  bought,  exchanged  or 
hired  at  the  lowest  prices.  The  stable  has  first- 
class  accommodations  for  thirty-two  horses, 
and  is  provided  with  every  modern  conven- 
ience and  facility  requisite  for  the  enterprise. 
A  splendid  stock  of  horses  is  kept  for  hire,  as 
well  as  a  full  line  of  carriages,  buggies,  landafus, 
hacks  and  other  vehicles,  suitable  for  either 
business  or  pleasure,  at  moderate  rates.  The 
boarding  branch  of  the  enterprise  is  patronized 
by  the  best  class  of  customers,  and  an  ex- 
perienced force  of  grooms  and  stall-men  give 
careful  attention  to  the  comfort  of  the  stock. 
Mr.  Jones  is  a  recognized  authority  upon  the 
good  points  and  the  treatment  of  horses,  and 
has  unsurpassed  facilities  for  supplying  those 
in  quest  of  driving  horses  with  the  best  in  the 
market.  Parties  in  need  of  horses,  carriages 
or  horse  furnishing  goods  of  any  kind  will  do 
well  to  consult  him  as  a  gentleman  who  can 
furnish  them  with  a  reliable  article  to  their 
entire  satisfaction.  His  reputation  for  fair 
and  honorable  dealing  has  long  been  firmly 
established  in  this  community.  Mr.  Jones  is 
a  native  of  Harrington,  X.  H.,  and  came  to 
this  city  at  the  age  of  eighteen,  residing  here 
ever  since.  His  brother,  Hon.  Frank  Jones,  is 
well  known  as  the  ex-member  of  Congress 
from  this  district. 


J.  K.  .Tlunnintf,  Boots.  Shoes  and  Slip- 
pers, Xo.  5  Market  Street. — This  house  was 
established  eight  years  ago  and  is  now  the 
largest  in  its  line  in  the  city  and  since  its  in- 
ception has  enjoyed  a  liberal  and  substantial 
patronage  due  to  the  superior  quality  of  the 
goods  handled,  their  low  prices,  and  the  honor- 
able business  methods  of  its  proprietor.  He 
occupies  a  fine  store  15  x  80  feet  in  dimensions 
handsomely  finished  and  fitted  up,  and  ad- 
mirably arranged  for  the  effective  display  of 
his  stock.  He  carries  a  complete  assortment 
of  boots,  shoes,  gaiters  and  slippers,  for  men 
and  boys;  and  for  ladies,  everything  seasonable 
and  fashionable  from  the  dainty  kid  slipper  to 
the  strong  walking  shoe.  The  trade  is  large 
and  steadily  increasing,  fine  polite  assistants 
aid  the  proprietor  in  attending  to  the  wants 
of  his  rminy  customers,  and  neatness,  order 
and  system  prevail.  Mr.  Manning  is  a  native 
of  Xewmarket  X.  H.  and  is  an  active  progres- 
sive business  man. 


John  L,.  Randall,  Ship  Stores,  Groceries, 
Flour,  Tea,  Coffee  and  Country  Produce,  Con- 
fectionery, Tobacco  and  Cigars  ;  No.  66  State 
Street,  Corner  Pleasant. — Established  in  1881 
by  the  present  popular  proprietor,  situated  in 
an  eligible  location  for  trade  purposes,  and 
dealing  in  every  description  of  goods  coming 
under  the  head  of  ship  stores  and  family  gro- 
ceries, the  house  of  Mr.  John  L.  Randall,  at 
No.  66  State  Street,  corner  of  Pleasant,  is  num- 
bered among  the  most  prosperous  in  its  spe- 
cial line  of  trade  in  Portsmomth.  The  stock 


includes  the  best  brands  of  flour,  and  the 
finest  teas,  the  purest  coffees  and  spices, 
canned  goods  in  greatjrariety,  sugars,  syrups 
and  molasses,  preserves,  pickles,  table  delica- 
cies and  condiments,  the  products'of  the  farm, 
the  dairy,  the  orchard  and  the  garden,  fresh 
from  the  hands  of  the  producer,  a  fine  line  of 
confectionery,  and  the  best  brands  of  domes- 
tic and  imported  cigars  and  tobacco.  Goods 
are  delivered  promptly  to  all  parts  of  the  city, 
and  orders  from  the  country  are  filled  with 
the  utmost  dispatch.  The  trade  is  large  and 
active  in  both  city  and  country,  and  the  best 
possible  inducements  are  offered  to  families 
and  vessels  in  regard  to  both  excellence  of 
goods  and  economy  of  prices.  Mr.  Eandall  is 
known  as  one  of  the  prominent  and  reliable 
grocers  of  Portsmouth. 

William  DeCourcy,  Fashionable  Tailor, 
No.  37  Congress  Street. — Mr.  DeCourcy  has,  by 
his  enterprise,  skill,  and  splendid  acquirements 
in  his  profession,  established  a  trade  that  is 
broadly  distributed  throughout  all  this  section, 
and  is  both  large,  first-class  and  influential  in 
city  and  country.  He  has  teen  actively  en- 
gaged in  business  here  since  1871,  and  deVotes 
his  entire  attention  to  fine  clothing  and  first- 
class  custom  work.  He  occupies  two  floors,  20 
x  50  feet  each,  and  exhibits  one  of  the  finest 
lines  of  domestic  and  foreign  fabrics  ever 
brought  to  this  city,  including  overcoatings, 
suitings  and  trouserings  that  give  the  limit  of 
manufacture  in  high-class  goods.  The  gar- 
ments produced  at  his  establishment  are  per- 
fect in  style,  fit  and  artistic  woikmanship.  and 
recommend  the  house  at  once  to  the  confidence 
and  patronage  of  all.  A  force  of  twenty  hands, 
all  skilled  and  experienced  in  the  art,  are  reg- 
ularly employed,  while  all  the  details  of  the  bus- 
iness are  under  the  personal  supervision  of  the 
proprietor,  whose  excellent  taste  and  practical 
judgment  serve  to  insure  satisfaction  to  every 
customer.  Prices  aie  placed  at  as  low  a  figure 
as  is  consistent  with  first-class  work,  and  the 
trade  of  the  house  is  annually  increasing  in  vol- 
ume and  importance.  Mr.  DeCourcy  is  a  native 
of  Montpelier,  Vermont,  in  the  prime  of  life, 
reliable  and  responsible  in  all  his  dealings.  and 
eminently  popular  and  successful  in  catering 
to  the  wants  of  the  community  in  this  direc- 
tion of  trade. 


H.  C.  LiOcko,  Foreign  and  Domestic  Fruits, 
etc.  ;  No.  14  Maiket;  Street. — This  business 
was  established  i  y  this  gentleman  nine- 
teen years  ago.  and  in  all  this  long  period 
he  has  enjoyed  a  biilstantial  patronage.  He 
occupies  a  store  15  x  50  feet  in  dimensions, 
neatly  finished  and  fitted  up,  and  admirably 
arranged  for  the  advantageous  display  of  his 
diversified  stock.  He  carries  a  full  line  of 
foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  confectionery  of 
all  kinds,  including  the  celebrated  Whitman's 
Philadelphia  chocolate  drops  and  caramels. 
also  choice  teas  and  coffees  from  the  "Orien- 
tal Tea  Company.''  and  a  full  line  of  Looks. 
magazines,  New  York  story  papers,  serials. 
periodicals,  etc.  In  another  department-  he 
has  beer,  ale  and  light  drinks.  Mr.  Locke 
is  a  native  of  Concord  in  this  state,  and  is 
prominently  identified  with  the  order  of  the 
Odd  Fellows,  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the 
Knights  of  Honor  and  the  Ked  Men. 


LEAVING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


61 


William  P.  Walker,  Merchant  Tailor, 
No.  8  Market  Square. — The  history  of  promi- 
nent representatives  of  the  tailor's  art  in  Ports- 
mouth must  give  a  leading  position  to  Mr.  Wil- 
liam P. Walker,  of  No.  8  Market  Square.  Not 
to  know  this  gentleman  argues  one's  self  un- 
known. He  has  heen  a  tower  of  strength  in 
his  profession  for  these  many  years,  having 
been  actively  engaged  in  the  business  here  ever 
since  1848.  He  is  still  apparently  in  the  prime 
of  life,  and  has  developed  a  reputation  in  his 
line  of  trade  that  places  him  beyond  the  re- 
quirements of  praise.  To  seek  his  services 
once  is  to  be  his  patron  always.  His  place  of 
business  is  the  popular  headquarters  for  those 
who  appreciate  an  establishment  where  is  to  be 
found  a  line  of  goods  that  is  at  all  times  supe- 
rior, and  where  the  general  make-up,  lit  and 
trimming  of  a  garment  is  a  matter  of  careful 
consideration  and  study.  His  store  is  eligibly 
si  United,  and  every  facility  is  at  hand  for  rapid, 
successful  and  satisfactory  work.  He  exhibits 
a  line  stock  of  clothes  and  trimmings,  com- 
plete in  material,  design  and  novelty,  and  rep- 
resenting the  best  sources  of  American  and 
European  production.  Mi-.  Walker  devotes  his 
time  to  nothing  but  lino  custom  work,  and  the 
garments  made  by  him  are  acknowledged  by 
every  patron  to  be  perfection  in  style,  fit  and 
artistic  workmanship.  The  trade  of  the  house 
is  hiTge,  first  class  and  influential,  requiring  the 
constant  services  of  a  large  force  of  skilled 
hands  and  his  patrons  embrace  many  of  the 
officers  of  the.TJ.  S.  Navy  and  a  goodly  number 
of  our  best  dressed  citizens  and  solid  business 
men.  His  prices  are  placed  as  low  as  is  con- 
sistent with  first  class  work,  and  he  is  known 
to  be  eminently  fair  and  conscientious  in  all 
bis  business  methods.  Mr.  Walker  is  a  native 
of  this  state,  in  the  thirty-second  degree  of 
Masonry,  prominent  in  the  order  of  (:dd  Fel- 
lows, and  respected  and  popular  in  all  the  re- 
lations of  life. 


I>.  II.  Montgomery.  Sole  Agent  for  the 
Knabe  Pianos.  Dealer  in  Pianos,  Organs.  Sheet 
Music  and  Musical  Goods.  Pictures  and 
Frames,  Artists'  Materials,  No.  6  Pleasant 
Street,  opposite  Post  Office. — Attention  is  here 
directed  to  the  popular  emporium  of  D.  II. 
Montgomery,  sole  agent  for  the  celebrated 
Knabe  pianos,  and  dealer  in  pianos,  organs, 
sheet  music,  general  musical  merchandise, 
art  novelties  and  picture  frames,  eligibly  lo- 
cated at  No.  6  Pleasant  Street,  Where  is  always 
displayed  an  exceedingly  fine  assortment  of 
everything  comprehended  in  this  line,  includ- 
ing besides  the  excellent  and  elegant  Knabe 
pianos,  also  the  well  and  favorably  known 
('bickering,  Ives  &  Pond,  Briggs  and  the 
Vose  pianos,  and  the  Mason  &  Hamlin. 
Wilcox  &  White  and  the  Smith  American 
organs.  This  store  was  established  in  isi>2  by 
D.  H.  Montgomery  (deceased),  who  conducted 
it  up  to  November  13.  1885,  when  owing  to  his 
death  which  occurred  at  this  period,  the  busi- 
ness passed  into  the  control  of  H.  P.  Mont- 
gomery, who  as  manager  has  since  continued 
the  same  for  the  estate  of  the  late  proprietor 
and  founder.  The  store,  which  is  25  x  70  feet  in 
dimensions,  is  finely  appointed  and  a  very 
superior  and  complete  stock  is  constantly 
carried  on  hand,  embracing  pianos  and  organs 
•of  the  leading  American  manufactures,  other 


musical  instruments,  violins,  guitars,  banjos, 
etc..  sheet  music,  music  books  and  musical 
goods  of  every  description,  also  a  superb  as- 
sortment of  artistic  picture  frames,  pictures, 
holiday  cards  and  novelties  in  great  va- 
riety, fancy  articles  and  the  exquisite  Sou- 
venir album  for  which  the  house  is  sole 
agent  here.  Several  expert  hands  are  em- 
ployed, and  picture  framing  and  kinditd  work 
is  done  to  order  in  the  most  superior  ;,nil  ex- 
peditious manner  ;  also  piano  tuning  and  re- 
pairing while  three  courteous  and  efficient 
clerks  attend  to  the  wants  of  customers.  Pianos 
and  organs  are  sold  either  for  cash  or  on  easy 
payments  'by  the  week  or  month  to  suit  pat- 
trons,  and  the  same  are  also  rented  at  very 
reasonable  rates,  liberal  and  honorable  terms 
prevailing  in  every  instance. 

F  B.  Colemail,  Druggist  and  Apothe- 
cary, Corner  Congress  and  Yanghan  streets. — 
Among  the  best  known  members  of  the  phar- 
maceutical profession  in  Portsmouth  can  be 
named  F.  B.  Coleman.  who  enjoys  an  excellent 
reputation  for  pure  and  fresh  drugs  and  medi- 
cines, as  well  as  for  accuracy  and  reliability  in 
preparing  physicians'  prescriptions.  The  store 
was  established  in  1865  by  J.  II.  Thatcher,  who 
couducted  it  up  to  1877  when  he  was  succeeded 
by  the  present  proprietor.  The  store  is  finely 
fitted  up,  and  a  carefully  selected  and  com- 
plete stock  is  always  carried,  embracing  be- 
sides pure  drugs,  medicines  and  chemicals  of 
all  kinds,  acids,  extiacts,  and  proprietary  n  me- 
dics of  merit  (including  several  effective  prepa- 
rations put  up  1  y  Mr.  Coleman  himself),  spirits. 
alcohol,  perlumery.  toilet  articles,  sponges, 
soaps,  chamois,  small  wares,  stationery,  "lluy 
ler's"  candies,  fine  cigars,  flavors,  mineral  wa- 
ters and  kindred  specialties:  while  an  efficient 
and  capable  assistant  is  in  attendance,  and  the 
trade,  which  is  both  wholesale  and  retail,  is  at 
once  large,  prosperous  and  permanent,  extend- 
ing throughout  the  city,  surrounding  country. 
and  the  beaches.  Mr.  Coleman,  who  is  a  na- 
tive of  this  place,  is  a  practical  and  expert 
pharmacist,  with  many  years  experience  in  the 
exercise  of  his  profession,  and  stands  high  in 
the  community  both  in  social  and  commercial 
circles. 


Jolin  T.  Freneli,  Dealer  in  Doors.  Sash. 
Blinds  and  Mouldings  ;  Nos.  17  to  21  Daniel 
Street. — This  house  was  founded  in  1860  by 
the  present  owner,  who  is  a  native  of  this  city, 
and  from  the  outset  it  has  been  prosperous, 
owing  to  the  uniformly  high  standard  of  ex- 
cellence at  which  the  goods  have  been  main- 
tained. The  building  occupied  has  three  floors, 
each  25x50  feet  in  dimensions,  admirably 
adapted  for  the  purposes  of  the  business,  and 
supplied  with  every  necessary  convenience. 
The  stock  is  complete,  and  was  personally 
selected  by  Mr.  French  from  the  most  trust- 
worthy sources  of  manufacture,  and  comprises 
building  material  which  is  unrivalled  for  relia- 
bility, utility,  finish  and  general  excellence  by 
any  other  establishment  handling  this  class  of 
goods.  A  large  trade  is  enjoyed,  and  all  orders 
are  met  with  prompt  fulfilment  at  the  most 
favorable  terms.  Mr.  French  is  a  gentleman 
who  looks  well  after  the  interests  of  his  cus- 
tomers, and  has  ever  preserved  an  enviable 
name  for  strict  mercantile  integrity. 


62 


CITY  OF  PORTSMOUTH. 


J.  W.  Y ouiivf.  Sole  Leather  and  Cut  Stock, 
Boots  and  Shoes  Made  and  Repaired,  Rubber 
Repairing  a  Specialty;  also  Sole  Agent  for  the 
celebrated  Vienna  Pressed  Yeast,  Rear  of  City 
Building. — Mr.  .1.  W.  Young,  the  proprietor  of 
these  popular  and  prosperous  enterprises  was 
born  in  this  State  in  1838,  and  has  been  a  resi- 
dent of  the  city  of  Portsmouth  for  many  years. 
He  founded  these  enterprises  in  1879,  and  now 
occupies  premises  in  the  rear  of  the  City  Build- 
ing, comprising  a  work-shop  and  salesroom 
both  of  which  are  of  ample  dimensions  to  meet 
the  requirements  of  his  trade.  He  deals  quite 
extensively  in  sole  leather  and  cut  stock,  shoe 
findings,  etc.,  and  in  his  stock  will  be  found  all 
accessories  to  the  successful  making  of  a  boot 
or  shoe  of  any  kind  of  material.  His  stock  of 
sole  leather  is  the  best  to  be  found  in  the  mar- 
ket, while  all  of  his  upper  stock  is  from  the 
best  manufactories,  while  his  line  of  ladies'  and 
gentlemen's  lasts  are  of  the  latest  and  most 
fashionable  designs,  and  among  the  findings 
will  be  found  every  tool  from  a  crimping-board 
or  boot-tree  down  to  the  most  diminutiVe  last- 
ing tack,  also  forepart,  shank  and  burnishing 
irons,  wax,  bristles,  thread,  etc.  The  yeast 
business  which  was  established  by  him  at  the 
same  time,  although  small  at  the  beginning 
and  slow  to  start,  has  now,  through  his  great 
energy  and  skilful  management,  become  a  suc- 
cess and  a  leading  branch  of  his  business,  he 
having  delivered  the  past  year  more  than  $o()00 
worth  to  his  customers.  It  has  proved  itself  so 
good  and  reliable  an  article  that  it  has  become 
indispensable  to  every  hotel,  baker  and  family 
in  this  vicinity.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  mak- 
ing to  order  fine  boots  and  shoes  for  ladies  and 
gentlemen  in  which  lie  uses  none  but  the  very 
best  materials.  Repairing  of  all  kinds  receives 
prompt  attention,  and  a  particular  specialty  is 
made  of  repairing  rubber  boots  and  shoes. 
Mr.  Young  served  in  the  United  States  Navy 
during  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  in  the  United 
States  steamer  Kearsarge,  and  was  present  at 
the  memorable  naval  engagement  between  that 
vessel  and  the  Rebel  gunboat  Alabama. 

Davis  Brothers,  Portrait  and  Landscape 
Photographers,  No.  15  Pleasant  Street. — To 
Messrs.  Davis  Brothers  belongs  the  honor  of 
conducting  the  oldest  photographic  studio  in 
Portsmouth.  It  has  been  in  great  favor  with 
the  population  of  this  city  for  over  thirty 
years,  and  its  popularity  increases  with  the 
lapse  of  years.  The  studio  was  founded  in 
1856,  by  Mr.  Louis  G.  Davis,  who,  in  the  fol- 
lowing year  took  into  partnership  his  brother 
Charles,  since  which  date  the  style  of  the  con- 
cern has  been  Davis  Brothers.  Both  these  gen- 
tlemen are  natives  of  New  Hampshire.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  the  second  and 
third  floors  of  the  building,  which  is  25  x  50 
feet  in  dimensions.  The  reception-room  is  on 
the  second  floor,  and  is  very  handsomely  fitted 
up  and  furnished.  The  operating-room,  lo- 
cated on  the  third  floor,  is  equipped  with  all 
the  latest  improved  appliances  and  devices,  the 
processes  employed  being  such  as  have  been 
approved  and  adopted  by  leading  photogra- 
phers throughout  the  country.  The  members 
of  the  firm  devote  their  attention  to  every 
branch  of  the  art,  photographs  of  every  de- 
scription being  produced  from  the  carte  de  vis- 
ite  to  life  size.  Landscape,  as  well  as  portrait 


work,  is  given  immediate  attention,  to,  and  the 
fullest  satisfaction  is  given  in  respect  of  all 
orders.  Portraits  are  enlarged  and  finished  in 
India  ink,  crayon,  pastel,  etc.,  and  the  very 
highest  results  are  guaranteed.  The  prices  are 
fully  as  low  as  can  be  obtained  in  any  first-class 
establishment. 


John  II.  Wells,  Ranges  and  Kitchen  fur- 
nishings, No.  61  Market  Street. — This  gentle- 
man is  an  extensive  dealer  in  stoves,  ranges 
and  kitchen  furnishings  of  all  kinds.  The 
house  over  which  he  presides  was  founded 
some  forty  years  ago,  and  has  been  under  the 
management  of  various  proprietors,  among 
them  Hon.  Frank  Jones,  ex-member  of  Con- 
gress from  this  district,  and  has  been  in  charge 
of  the  present  proprietor  since  1881.  The 
premises  occupied  by  the  business  comprise 
six  floors,  20  x  40  feet  each,  giving  ample  ac- 
commodation for  the  prosecution  of  an  active 
trade  in  all  branches  of  the  business.  The 
stock  is  comprehensive,  embracing  a  line  of 
stoves  and  ranges  embodying  all  the  latest  im- 
provements in  heating  and  cooking;  lamps  and 
lamp  goods,  tin-ware  of  every  description,  and 
kitchen  furnishings  in  great  variety.  These 
goods  are  ajl  supplied  from  manufacturers  di- 
rect, and  are  the  best  and  most  desirable  in  the 
trade.  In  tin,  sheet>-iron  and  copper  work,  this 
house  is  thoroughly  equipped  for  rapid,  suc- 
cessful and  satisfactory  work,  and  every  facil- 
ity is  afforded  for  the  prompt  and  perfect  ful- 
filment of  all  orders.  The  trade  is  large  and 
influential  in  city  and  country,  and  under  en- 
terprising and  progressive  management  is  an- 
nually increasing  in  volume  and  importance. 
Mr.  Wells  is  a  native  of  Rockingham  County, 
N.  H.  He  and  his  sons  are  owners  of  a  large 
first-class  grocery  store  on  the  opposite  side  of 
the  street,  where  can  be  found  a  "large  and  select 
stock  of  fancy  and  staple  groceries,  and  every- 
thing found  in  a  first-class  grocery  store.  He 
has  been  in  the  grocery  business  since  1847. 

John  P.  Brason,  Manufacturer  of  Fine 
Cigars,  Nos.  51  and  27  Congress  Street. — This 
house  is  becoming  widely  known  to  the  trade 
and  smokers  generally  in  the  city  of  Ports- 
mouth and  vicinity.  Mr.  Brason  is  a  native  of 
Massachusetts,  and  was  formerly  in  the  same 
line  of  business  on  Dexter  Street,  in  Paw- 
tucket,  R.  I.,  but  removed  to  this  city  and  es- 
tablished this  industry  at  Nos.  51  and  27  Con- 
gress Street,  in  September,  1886.  His  store 
arid  workshop  although  of  not  very  pretentious 
proportions  are  appropriately  separated  and 
fitted  up  with  special  reference  to  the  business 
carried  on.  .He  has  always  made  it  a  special 
point  to  use  none  but  the  very  best  qualities  of 
materials,  and  to  employ  none  but  skilful  and 
proficient  workmen  so  that  'he  could  offer  to 
his  customers  an  article  he  could  conscien- 
tiously recommend  in  every  respect.  That  he 
has  succeeded  in  doing  this  is  well  attested  by 
the  constantly  increasing  popularity  of  his 
goods  and  the  demand  for  them  wherever  he 
introduced.  In  addition  to  his  own  produc- 
tion he  keeps  a  fine  and  carefully  selected  as- 
sorthient  of  cigarettes,  chewing  and  smoking 
tobaccos  of  the  very  best  brands,  snuffs,  pipes 
and  other  smokers'  materials.  His  trade  is 
large,  both  wholesale  and  retail  and  his  prices 
are  very  low. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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Chicago  Meat  Co.,  Dealers  iu  Beef,  Ham, 
Veal,  Fresh  and  Salt  Pork,  Sausages,  Poultry 
and  Vegetables;  Christopher  Smart,  Manager, 
No.  4  Pleasant  Street,  next  to  Custom  House. 
— A  method  that  has  proved  satisfactory  iu 
supplying  the  demand  for  fresh  beef  is  that 
adopted  by  the  representative  and  widely 
known  house  of  the  Chicagb  Meat  Company, 
which  consists  of  slaughtering  the  cattle  in 
Chicago  and  shipping  the  dressed  beef  in  re- 
frigerator cars  to  all  points  in  the  East,  where 
it  arrives  as  sweet  and  fresh  as  the  day  it  was 
killed,  with  no  perceptible  loss  in  weight,  and 
therefore  can  be  sold  at  a  less  price  to  the  con- 
sumer. This  house  was  established  August  1, 
183(5,  at  No.  4  Pleasant  Street,  nqxt  door  to  the 
Custom  House,  under  the  management  of  Mr. 
Christopher  Smart.  The  remarkable  success 
that  has  rewarded  the  efforts  of  the  Chicago 
Meat  Company  is  a  convincing  proof  of  the 
wisdom  shown  in  establishing  this  house.  The 
premises  occupied  are  ot  ample  dimensions 
which  are  fully  equipped  with  all  the  latest 
improved  refrigerators  and  cold  storage  nec- 
essary for  the  successful  prosecution  of  the 
business.  Here  can  be  found  a  full  and  com- 
plete stock  of  the  choicest  beef,  veal,  mutton, 
lamb,  pork,  fresh  and  salt  pork,  hams,  poultry, 
sausages,  vegetables  and  fruit  of  all  kinds  in 
their  season,  and  sold  to  customers  at  the  most 
reasonable  prices.  The  store  is  kept  in  the 
neatest  and  cleanest  order,  polite  and  courte- 
ous assistants  attend  to  the  wants  of  custom- 
ers, and  orders  are  delivered  by  wagon  at  resi- 
dences throughout  the  city  free  of  charge. 
Mr.  Smart  devotes  his  entire  attention  to  the 
business  and  spares  no  efforts  or  pains  to  meet 
the  wants  of  his  patrons.  He  is  a  native  of 
Portsmouth  and  an  active  and  prominent  mem- 


ber of  the  Odd  Fellows  and  Knights  of  Pythias 
organizations. 


Woodfoury  Seavey,  Seeds,  Agricultural 
Implements,  Wheels  and  Wheel  Stock,  Wooden 
Ware,  Baskets,  Brooms,  Fertilizers,  Ground 
Plaster,  etc.,  Nos.  62  and  64  Market  Street. — 
The  house  of  Mr.  Woodbury  Seavey,  at  Nos.  62 
and  64  Market  Street,  from  the  enterprise  and 
magnitude  of  its  operations,  as  well  as  the  use- 
fulness and  diversity  of  its  machinery  and 
wares,  is  entitled  to  an  honorable  place  on  the 
pages  of  a  work  devoted  to  an  impartial  review 
of  the  commerce  and  industry  of  the  city  of 
Portsmouth.  Mr.  Seavey  is  well  and  favorably 
known  throughout  this  community  as  a  dealer 
in  agricultural  implements,  seeds,  wheels  and 
wheel  stock,  wooden  ware,  baskets,  brooms, 
fertilizers,  ground  plaster,  etc.  The  business 
of  this  house  was  founded  twenty-two  years 
ago  by  Messrs.  Goodwin  and  Sweetser,  and, 
after  some  changes,  Mr.  Seavey  and  his  son  be- 
came the  owners  iu  1874,  the  son  retiring  in 
1880.  The  premises  comprise  two  floors,  60  x 
40  feet  each,  and  the  establishment  is  one  of 
the  largest  as  well  as  oldest  in  this  Une  in  the 
city.  The  stock  of  agricultural  implements, 
seeds  and  tools  for  sale  here  comprises  the 
most  improved  and  those  best  adapted  to  the 
use  of  the  farmer  and  gardener,  all  of  which 
are  fully  warranted.  They  include  ploughs, 
harrows,  cultivators,  lawn  mowers,  hoes,  forks, 
shovels,  spades,  rakes,,  and  everything  neces- 
sary or  useful  in  or  about  the  farm.  The  line 
of  wheel  stock  embraces  bent  rims,  spokes, 
hubs,  etc.,  and  the  stock  of  fertilizers  is  full 
and  complete,  recommending  its  own  merits  to 
the  wants  of  the  agriculturist.  Mr.  Seavey  is 
a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  an  experienced 
agriculturist,  and  a  practical  business  man. 


CITY  OF  DOVER. 


THE  City  of  Dover  is  situated  in  Rockingham  County,  on  the  Cocheco  river,  and  is  an  import- 
int  station  of  the  Boston  and  Maine  Railroad.  Its  projectors  intended  it  for  a  manufacturing 
jentre,  and  their  intention  is  being  realized  in  the  fullest  measure.  They  builded  well  and 


FRANKLIN    ACADEMY. 


wisely.     Its  birth  and  growth  are  peculiar  to  itself.     It  was  not,  as  is  usual,  a  place  of  residence 
first  and  of  business  afterwards ;  but,  to  all  practical  intents  and  purposes,  it  was  a  business 
venture,  and  its  excellent  manufacturing  resources  are  the  palpitating  centre  around  which  its 
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CITY   OF  DOVER. 


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residence  portion  clusters  and  revolves.  In  every  essential  regard  it  is  a  most  remarkable  mu- 
nicipal example  of  true  Yankee  grit  and  enterprise.  The  enormous  \vater-po\vei  here  running 
to  waste  early  challenged  the  attention  of  New  England  capitalists,  who  quickly  determined 
that  this  great  waste  in  the  land  of  steady  habits,  where  the  frugalities  and  economies  of  life 


HKLKNAP    SCHOOL. 

were  revered  an-  practiced  as  cardinal  virtues,  must  not  and  should  not  go  on.  Under  the 
stimulous  of  a  rational  and  liberal  policy,  capital,  brains  and  skill  have  reared  a  city  that 
is  brave,  sturdy  and  commanding  in  all  the  material  fibres  and  elements  that  predicate 


METHODIST     CHURCH. 

commercial  substance  and  success,  and  holds  a  future  within  its  grasp.  The  amount  of 
capital  invested  in  manufacturing  and  other  business  enterprises  here  is  enormous;  the 
energy,  practical  knowledge  and  industrial  skill  exhibited  in  their  management  and  opera- 
tion are  of  the  highest  order.  But  great  as  is  the  present  outcome  of  the  splendid  resources 


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CITY    OF    DOVER. 


in   hand,  the    development   of  these  is  still  in  its  infancy.      The  growth  of  the  city  has  beet 
healthy  and  substantial,   and  people  who  come  here  come  for  a  purpose  and  to  stay.     Every 


PINE    HILL    SCHOOL    HOUSE. 

year  is  addin,.,   .0  the  aggregation  of  capital  that  here  finds  profitable  investment,  and  to  the 
amy  of  skilled  artisans  whose  deft  hands  win  ample  wage. 

Let    no    one  imagine,   however,    that  the  City  of  Dover  is  simply  the  seat  of  an  extensive 


SCHOOL    HOUSE,    SAWYER    MILLS. 

water-power  and  numerous  extensive  and  flourishing  manufactories.  It  is  a  delightful  place 
in  which  to  live.  The  city  is  self-contained,  and  complete  in  all  those  things  that  make 
life  rational  and  worth  the  living.  In  building  up  the  great  and  prosperous  business  interests 


CITY    OF    DOVER. 


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that  have  made  it  famous,  its  people  have  not  been  oblivious  to  the  significant,  moral  and 
social  demands  created  and  imposed  by  New  England  civilization.  It  is  modern  in  every 
essential  regard.  Its  streets  mostly  intersect  at  right  angles,  all  its  improvements,  public 
and  private,  are  of  a  substantial  and  permanent  character,  and  mushroomism  is  conspicuous 
by  its  absence.  Brick  and  stone  are  the  prevailing  building  materials,  and  solid  and  sightly 
specimens  of  architecture  adorn  the  principal  thoroughfares.  The  number  of  beautiful  pri- 
vate residences  framed  by  cultivated  lawns  is  a  distinguishing  feature,  and  its  manifold  signs 
of  prosperity  are  matched  by  the  countless  symbols  of  intelligence,  culture  and  refinement 
that  rise  on  every  hand.  The  average  intelligence  of  its  people  is  exceptionally  high.  The 


CATHOLIC    CHURCH. 

symbols  of  education  and  culture  are  to  be  found  on  every  hand  and  there  is  no  lack  of 
aestheticism  ;  but,  fortunately,  its  inhabitants  are  utterly  destitute  of  that  overdone  dilettante- 
ism  that  affects  abhorrence  of  "greasy  mechanics."  Here  lived  and  died  Hon.  John  P. 
Hale,  one  of  the  greatest  statesmen  of  thirty  years  ago ;  here  is  the  home  of  the  present 
Governor  of  the  State,  who  is  largely  identified  with  the  manufacturing  industries  of  Dover ; 
and  just  outside  of  the  city  limits  reside  ex-United  States  Senator  Rollins,  and  Hon.  Mr. 
Doe,  Chief  Justice  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  New  Hampshire. 


68  CITY    OF    DOVER. 


Ever  since  the  town  began  to  make  real  growth  and  history  its  people  have  been  quick 
to  encourage  industrial  arts  and  pursuits,  and  they  have  their  reward  in  the  annually  aggre- 
gating wealth  that  flows  from  the  manufactories  that  make  the  basis  of  the  city's  fame  and 
fortune.  Rents  are  moderate,  building  material  cheap,  water-power  is  abundant,  the  best 
skilled  labor  no  higher  here  than  elsewhere,  while  business  men  and  capitalists  are  always 
ready  and  eager  to  give  substantial  aid  and  encouragement  to  the  honest  projectors  of  any 
and  every  legitimate  enterprise.  Time  was,  and  not  very  long  ago,  when  the  general  trade 
of  Dover  was  insignificant  enough  as  compared  with  its  present  generous  proportions.  It  is 
now  the  natural  receiving  and  distributing  station  for  the  immense  amount  of  produce  of 
all  kind  that  is  raised  in  the  fertile  agricultural  country  tributary  to  it.  • 

It  goes  without  saying,  of  course,  that  the  people  of  Dover  have  made  large  and  ample 
provision  for  the  education  of  their  sons  and  daughters,  and  the  plan  here  in  vogue  is  of 
a  piece  with  the  system  common  to  the  state.  The  general  interests  of  the  public  schools 
are  carefully  watched  and  safely  guarded,  and  its  instruction  challenges  the  admiration  of 
all.  The  school  houses  are  ample  in  size  and  number,  thoroughly  modern  and  convenient 
in  every  essential  respect,  and  of  beautiful  and  substantial  architecture. 

Religion  and  education  go  hand  in  hand,  and  side  by  side  with  the  means  that  furnish 
the  one  are  the  organizations  for  religious  work  and  worship.  The  same  spirit  that  actuated 
the  early  settlers  to  found  a  church  in  their  time  has  moved  their  descendants  and  follow- 
ers, and  the  establishment  and  growth  of  religious  organizations  have  kept  fairly  in  line 
with  the  material  prosperity  of  the  town.  Many  of  the  churches  are  elegant  specimens  of 
church  architecture,  of  which  any  city  in  the  Union  might  be  proud. 

The  city  is  well  supplied  with  banking  facilities,  having  three  National  and  three  Savings 
Banks,  all  well  and  ably  managed,  and  offering  every  legitimate  accommodation  to  their  patrons. 

As  a  place  of  residence,  Dover  offers  the  advantages  which  only  a  prosperous  growing  , 
city  of  slow  and  legitimate  growth  can  give.  There  is  nothing  ephemeral  or  false  in  the 
conditions  attained.  It  has  not  "boomed"  into  sudden  notice  or  spurious  mushroom  pros- 
perity. She  has  not  "jobbed"  her  way  to  the  enviable  position  she  occupies.  By  agricul- 
ture and  then  by  honest  and  superior  labor  ministering  to  the  needs  of  the  world  in  honor- 
able, pains-taking  industry,  she  has,  with  the  additional  aid  of  commerce,  grown  naturally 
into  orderly,  healthful  and  ever-increasing  prosperity.  It  is  impossible  to  live  in  a  town  and 
not  imbibe  something  of  its  spirit.  Dover  is  healthy,  bracing  and  invigorating,  and  in 
its  influences  public -spirited  and  elevating.  There  is  not  the  feverish  contagion  of  restless- 
ness and  dissatisfaction  that  pervades  some  other  cities.  Beautiful  homes  have  room,  and 
sway,  and  individuality,  with  more  or  less  of  the  green  earth  pertaining  to  them  and  room 
for  "vine  and  fig-tree."  Historic  associations  remind  of  a  heroic  and  earnest  past,  such  as 
men  in  the  rush  of  to-day  need  the  bracing  influence  of.  Churches,  free*  schools  and 
libraries  are  recognized  as  necessities,  where  all  meet  on  common  ground.  Its  climate  is 
good ;  its  sanitary  provisions  superior ;  its  municipal  protection  efficient.  Lighted  by  gas 
and  electricity,  provided  with  a  street  railway,  and  guarded  by  efficient  police  protection 
and  a  thorough  fire  department,  it  also  combines  cheap  taxes  and  economical  living  rates 
to  attract  new  residents.  Building  lots  can  be  purchased  by  mechanics  at  remarkably  low 
rates  and  on  easy  terms.  The  system  of  water  works  is  excellent,  and  the  water  is  both 
pure  and  abundant.  In  all  those  things  that  ordinarily  classify  themselves  under  the  head 
of  modern  improvements,  Dover  is  fairly  abreast  with  the  spirit  of  the  age  as  represented  in 
New  England.  The  average  New  Englander  of  to-day  is  fond  of  that  which  it  was  not 
always  possible  for  his  ancestors  to  obtain — comfort.  His  town  may  be  old,  but  he  does  not 
mean  that  it  shall  lack  any  of  those  appointments  and  conveniences  that  predicate  progress 
and  the  forms  and  forces  of  civilized  life.  Without  the  possession  and  enjoyment  of  these 
he  is  not  comfortable  either  in  body  or  soul.  The  people  of  Dover  have  provided  them- 
selves with  all  these.  Busy  factories,  productive  farms,  prosperous  trade  are  not  enough  for 
them.  Schools  and  churches  must  be  counted  in,  and  the  demands  of  education  and  religion 
receive  the  attention  which  they  deserve  as  conservators  of  an  intelligent  and  stable  community. 
The  steady  increase  in  population,  which  was  9,294  in  1870,  and  reached  11,687  in  1880, 
is  now  estimated  to  be  close  to  14, coo,  with  promise  ot  continued  growth  and  prosperity. 


CITY  OF  DOVER. 


Merrimae  Manufacturing  Co.,  Confec- 
tioners, Manufacturers  of  Christmas  and  New 
Year's  Novelties,  Wedding  Cake  Ornaments, 
etc. ;  Japanese  Cough  Drops  a  Specialty. — Up 
to  a  comparatively  recent  period  nearly  all 
the  finer  grades  of  confections,  candies  and 
kindred  toothsome  products  consumed  in  the 
United  States,  were  imported  from  Europe.  Of 
late  years,  however,  thanks  to  native  genius  and 
progress,  very  notable  and  gratifying  improve- 
ment has  been  effected  in  American  confec- 
tionery, candy  and  pastry,  which  for  flavor, 
pmity  and  quality  are  to-day  unsurpassed  by 
the  best  French  productions  of  the  kind.  A 
widely  and  favorably  known  concern  devoted 
to  this  interesting  branch  of  industry  in  this 
section  of  the  country  is  that  of  the  Merrimae 
Manufacturing  Co.,  Dover,  N.  II.,  manufactur- 
ers of  confectionery,  holiday  novelties,  wed- 
ding cake  ornaments,  Japanese  cough  drops, 
etc.,  and  for  which  G.  H.  Biddle  is  agent  in 
this  city,  and  whose  products  maintain  a  de- 
servedly high  reputation  for  general  excellence 
and  reliability  and  as  a  consequence  are  in 
steady  and  extensive  demand.  Mr.  Biddle, 
who  is  a  gentleman  of  thirty-eight  and  a  native 
of  Massachusetts,  formerly  engaged  in  the 
grocery  trade  for  ten  years,  opened  a  store 
here  in  Dover  in  1877  and  at  once  established 
himself  in  public  favor  and  prosperity,  build- 
ing up  in  a  short  while  a  large  and  flourishing 
patronage.  Handling  and  producing  a  very 
superior  class  of  goods,  of  sterling  integrity 
in  his  dealings,  and  being  withal  a  man  of 
push,  sagacity  and  excellent  business  ability, 
the  result  could  scarcely  have  been  other  than 
the  unequivocal  success  that  has  attended  the 
enterprise  from  the  start.  The  premises  oc- 
cupied for  business  purposes  by  the  company, 
confectionery  and  bakery,  are  spacious  and 
commodious,  and  are  completely  equipped  in 
every  respect  with  the  best  facilities  and  most 
improved  appliances  and  appurtenances,  while 
eight  expert  hands  are  employed  in  the  baking 
department.  The  store  is  neatly  kept  and  a. 
very  inviting  display  is  made,  and  a  heavy  and 
A  1  stock  is  constantly  carried,  comprising  de- 
licious and  wholesome  confectionery  of  every 
description:  caramels,  chocolate  creams,  bon- 
bons, marsh  mallows  and  toothsome  candies  of 


all  kinds;  plain  and  ornamental  cakes,  bread, 
pies  and  pastries  of  every  variety ;  Japanese 
cough  drops  being  a  specialty.  A  competent 
force  of  courteous  and  competent  clerks  attend 
to  the  wants  of  customers  in  the  store,  while 
three  teams  are  in  steady  service  supplying 
patrons  throughout  the  city  and  environs,  and 
altogether  the  trade,  which  is  both  wholesale 
and  retail,  is  exceedingly  large,  extending  over 
the  greater  part  of  the  New  England  States. 


G.  Il.Churlnick,  Dealer  in  Choice  Family 
Groceries,  Teas,  Coffees,  Spices,  Flour  and 
Grain,  Butter,  Cheese,  and  Country  Produce, 
Ham's  Block. — Prominent  among  the  grocery 
establishments  in  Dover  that  are  noted  for 
selling  only  pure  and  superior  goods  is  that  of 
Mr.  G.  H.  Churbuck,  located  in  Ham's  Block, 
on  Washington  Street.  This  gentleman  has 
been  well  and  favorably  known  in  the  grocery 
trade  of  this  city  for  the  past  twenty  years, 
and  established  his  present  store  February  9, 
1884.  His  business  premises  comprise  a  store 
and  basement,  20  x  60  feet  each,  and  excellent 
facilities  are  possessed  for  conducting  the  bus- 
iness in  a  thoroughly  systematic  and  success- 
ful manner.  The  stock  is  complete,  fresh  and 
desirable  in  every  department,  and  embraces 
teas,  coffees,  and  spices,  flour,  grain  and 
country  produce,  butter,  cheese  and  eggs, 
sugars,  syrups  and  molasses,  canned  goods, 
table  sauces  and  foreign  and  American  delica- 
cies in  great  variety;  green  and  dried  fruits, 
baker's  bread,  fresh  milk,  early  vegetables, 
and  everything  appertaining  to  a  first-class 
grocery  and  provision  store.  All  goods  are 
purchased  direct  from  manufacturers  and  pro- 
ducers, and  are  highly  esteemed  by  the  com- 
munity for  their  freshness,  purity  and  low 
prices.  Patrons  of  this  establishment  have 
the  satisfaction  of  knowing  that  nothing  infe- 
rior or  adulterated  will  be  offered  them.  The 
trade  of  the  house  is  large  and  active,  requir- 
ing the  services  of  five  men  and  three  teams, 
and  prompt  and  careful  attention  is  given  to 
every  order.  Mr.  Churbuck  is  a  native  of 
Massachusetts,  and  very  popular  in  this  city 
as  an  enterprising  merchant  and  a  reliable 
business  man. 


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CITY  OF  DOVER. 


George  Dunn,  Brewers'  Agent  and  Dealer 
in  Pure  California  Wines,  Lowell's  Block,  P.  O. 
Box  220. — One  of  the  most  prominent,  active, 
and  substantial  business  men  of  this  city  is  Mr. 
George  Dunn,  the  well-known  brewers'  agent 
and  dealer  in  pure  California  wines.  This  gen- 
tleman inaugurated  his  enterprise  here  in  1877, 
and  has  met  constantly  increasing  success  from 
the  outset,  building  up  a  large,  first-class  line 
of  patronage  strictly  on  the  merits  of  his  goods 
and  by  honorable,  straightforward  dealing. 
The  commodious  premises  occupied  comprise 
a  store  and  basement,  each  20  x  50  feet  in  di- 
mensions, excellently  fitted  for  the  purposes  of 
the  house,  and  filled  with  a  very  extensive 
stock  of  the  choicest  class  of  goods  in  this  line. 
The  assortment  comprises  wines  and  liquors 
of  every  description,  including  the  finest  wines 
of  California  vintage,  imported  and  domestic 
brandies,  gins,  whiskies — Irish,  Scotch,  bour- 
bon, rye;  rums,  cordials,  bitters,  ales,  lagers 
and  porters.  Mr.  Dunn  is  agent  for  Frank 
Jones'  celebrated  ale,  for  Dover  and  vicinity, 
always  keeping  a  full  supply  of  this  favorite 
beverage  on  hand.  The  trade  carried  on  is  ex- 
clusively wholesale  and  is  principally  with  ho- 
tels and  families.  Every  facility  is  possessed 
for  the  prompt  fulfilment  of  orders,  and  two 
delivery  teams  are  constantly  employed  in  de- 
livering goods  at  their  destination.  A  spe- 
cialty is  made  of  supplying  California  wines  at 
the  lowest  prices,  and  every  article  sold  is 
guaranteed  to  be  strictly  pure  and  free  from 
adulteration  of  any  kind  whatever.  The  wines 
and  brandies  are  specially  beneficial  for  inva- 
lids, or  persons  with  debilitated  systems,  who 
need  building  up.  A  trial  is  sufficient  to  prove 
their  excellence.  Mr.  Dunn,  who  is  a  native  of 
this  city,  is  one  of  our  most  esteemed  citizens, 
and  progressive  merchants.  He  has  ever  taken 
an  active  part  in  promoting  the  best  interests 
of  the  community,  and  his  reputation  as  a  mer- 
chant and  business  man  has  long  since  been 
established  beyond  the  requirements  of 
praise. 

Lothrop,  Fariihain  &  Co.,  Clothiers, 
Hatters  and  Furnishers,  No.  476  Central  Ave- 
nue.— The  Messrs.  Lothrop,  who  founded  the 
business  here  many  years  ago,  have  long  been 
prominent  in  every  good  work  for  the  advance- 
ment of  the  business  interests  of  the  city,  and 
justly  deserve  the  esteem  in  which  they  are 
held  in  the  community  and  the  success  which 
they  have  achieved.  The  present  firm  was  or- 
ganized in  1882,  and  the  house  is  a  recognized 
leader  in  its  line  of  trade,  holding  a  command- 
ing position  among  the  mercantile  institutions 
of  the  State.  As  clothiers,  hatters  and  fur- 
nishers, this  firm  are  supplied  with  every  fa- 
cility for  catering  to  the  tastes  and  ministering 
to  the  wants  of  the  public  with  the  most  emi- 
nent success  and  satisfaction.  The  store  is 
spacious,  attractive  and  commodious,  and  one 
of  the  largest  and  finest  business  houses  in  the 
city.  The  firm  devotes  special  attention  to 
the  sale  of  fine  clothing  for  men,  youth,  boys 
and  children,  each  grade  being  made  in  the 
latest  style  and  of  the  best  material,  selected 
with  care  and  judgment.  The  assortment  of 
hats  embraces  the  latest  and  most  seasonable 
styles,  and  the  line  of  furnishings  includes  all 
the  novelties  in  neckwear,  underwear,  shirts, 
hosiery,  gloves,handkerchiefs,  collars  and  cuffs, 


and  other  fittings  for  all  seasons.  Five  clerks 
and  salesmen  give  prompt  and  careful  atten- 
tion to  the  demands  of  customers,  and  the 
trade  is  brisk  and  lively  at  all  times.  The 
members  of  this  firm  are  Messrs.  James  E. 
Lothrop,  Daniel  Lothrop,  Jr.,  John  C.  Lothrop, 
Charles  H.  Farnham  and  John  J.  Hausen. 
Daniel  Lothrop,  Jr.  resides  in  Boston,  and  is 
widely  known  under  the  name  of  D.  Lothrop 
&  Co.  as  book  publishers.  The  other  mem- 
bers are  prominent  citizens  of  Dover.  Mr. 
James  E.  Lothrop  is  president  of  the  Cocheco 
National  Bank,  and  Mr.  John  J.  Hausen  is 
president  of  the  Dover  National  Bank.  Mr. 
Charles  H.  Farnham  is  a  young  man  that  has 
been  connected  with  Messrs.  Lothrop  as  sales- 
man and  manager  for  the  past  thirteen  years, 
forming  the  present  firm  by  entering  together 
with  Mr.  Hauseu  in  1882,  the  firm  up  to  that 
time  being  known  as  D.  Lothrop  &  Co.  Al- 
though the  business  done  previous  to  1882  was 
the  largest  of  any  in  the  city,  it  was  as  nothing 
when  compared  with  the  present  firm's  busi- 
ness. The  entire  management  of  the  firm's 
affairs  is  given  into  the  hands  of  Mr.  Farnham, 
who  is  a  man  full  of  energy  and  push.  Since 
his  entrance  into  the  firm  he  has  remodelled 
the  entire  store,  putting  in  an  elegant  front 
besides  building  on  extensions  at  three  differ- 
ent times.  During  this  time  he  has  started  a 
branch  house  at  Cocheco  Block,  Rochester.  X. 
H.,  being  the  only  American  clothing  house  in 
the  town;  and  in  the  face  of  extremely  hard 
competition  he  has,  with  the  utmost  energy, 
pushed  his  firm  to  the  leading  place  among  the 
merchants  of  that  time.  He  is  as  active  in 
promoting  the  interest  and  commerce  of  Eoch- 
ester  as  of  Dover.  Mr.  J.  E.  Lothrop  and  Mr. 
Hausen  have  been  quite  prominent  in  forming 
the  Dover  Improvement  Association,  a  com- 
pany that  has  been  the  means  of  bringing  a 
large  number  of  manufacturing  interests  into 
this  city. 


A.  E.  Parker,  Fancy  Goods,  Kid  Gloves, 
Corsets,  Hosiery,  Fringes,  Buttons  and  Laces. 
No.  37G  Central  Avenue. — This  store  was  es- 
tablished by  E.  C.  and  W.  N.  Andrews  about 
forty  years  ago,  who  were  succeeded  in  ]S~<> 
by  the  present  proprietor.  Handling  a  very 
superior  line  of  goods,  of  strict  probity  in  his 
dealings,  and  devoting  untiring  attention  to 
the  wants  of  his  customers,  it  is  only  in  the 
nature  of  things  that  Mr.  Parker  should  se- 
cure the  firm  and  flattering  hold  on  popular 
favor  he  has  from  the  first  deservedly  enjoyrd. 
The  store,  which  is  20  x  65  feet  in  dimensions. 
is  neatly  fitted  up  and  a  large  and  admirably 
selected  stock  is  always  carried  on  hand,  in- 
cluding elegant  trimmings,  beautiful  laces  and 
embroideries,  exquisite  kid  gloves,  novelties 
in  neckwear,  making  a  specialty  of  kid  gloves, 
corsets,  hosiery,  ladies'  underwear,  fringes,  but- 
tons and  fancy  goods  in  great  variety;  while 
four  polite  and  competent  clerks  and  salesla- 
dies attend  to  the  wants  of  purchasers,  no  pains 
being  spared  in  this  flourishing  establishment 
to  render  the  fullest  satisfaction  in  every  in- 
stance to  patrons.  Mr.  Parker,  who  is  a  gentle- 
man in  the  prime  of  life  .and  a  native  of 
Wolfborough,  N.  H.,  is  well  and  favorably 
known  in  the  community  alike  as  a  business 
man  and  citizen. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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William  A.  Morrill,  Window  Shades  and 
Fixtures,  Carpetings,  Crockery  and  Glass 
Ware,  Plated  Ware  and  Fancy  Goods,  No.  1 
Cocheeo  Block. — This  reputable  house  was 
founded  in  1847  by  Mr.  Abel  C.  Smith,  the 
present  proprietor  being  a  clerk  in  the  estab- 
lishment, and  he  and  his  brother  succeeded  to 
the  sole  control  in  1859  (his  brother  retiring  in 
1871).  The  premises  occupied  by  the  business 
comprise  three  floors  and  a  basement,  30  x  60 
feet  each,  divided  into  appropriate  depart- 
ments, and  each  well  managed  and  completely 
stocked  with  new  and  desirable  goods.  The 
stock  is  comprehensive  and  diversified,  em- 
bracing in  carpets  a  splendid  assortment  of 
body  Brussels,  tapestry,  ingrains  and  other 
styles,  including  the  latest  designs  and  patterns 
in  both  foreign  and  domestic  production,  and 
presenting  a  brilliant  display  of  the  possibilities 
of  production.  The  lines  of  crockery  and 
glassware  are  complete,  and  every  effort  has 
been  made  to  improve  the  quality  and  enhance 
the  value  of  the  stock  in  every  essential  par- 
ticular. All  goods  are  selected  with  taste  and 
judgment,  and  are  offered  at  prices  that  com- 
mand the  attention  of  the  closest  and  most 
judicious  buyers.  The  connections  of  the  pro- 
prietor with  manufacturers  and  importers  en- 
able him  to  secure  the  freshest  and  choicest  nov- 
elties so  soon  as  they  are  ready  for  the  market, 
and  his  enterprise  in  this  direction  is  duly  ap- 
preciated by  the  public  who  give  him  a  gener- 
ous and  liberal  patronage.  Mr.  Merrill  is  a 
native  of  Massachusetts,  and  a  resident  of 
Dover  since  1834. 


Pattee  Brothers,  General  House  Fur- 
nishers and  Dealers  in  Carpets,  Stoves,  Cur- 
tains, Bedding,  etc.,  No.  378  Central  Avenue. — 
This  large  establishment  has  become  the  fa- 
vorite headquarters,  for  general  house  furnish- 
ing goods,  including  furniture,  carpets,  stoves, 
curtains,  bedding,  etc.,  and  although  opened  to 
the  public  as  recently  as  December,  1886,  it  has 
taken  rank  as  the  foremost  concern  of  the  kind 
in  this  city  and  county.  The  premises  occu- 
pied for  trade  purposes  comprise  six  floors,  40 
x  80  feet  each,  the  whole  being  arranged  in  the 
best  manner  for  the  rapid  and  economical 
handling  of  goods.  A  large  stock  is  carried  in 
each  department,  embracing  black  walnut  suits, 
plush  parlor  suits,  ash  chamber  suits,  fancy 
lounges,  hair-cloth  parlor  sets,  fancy  spring 
rockers,  fancy  student  chairs,  black  walnut 
side-boards,  writing  desks,  and  other  furniture 
for  the  parlor,  chamber,  dining-room,  hall,  li- 
brary, office  and  kitchen,  ranging  in  quality 
from  the  plainest  to  the  most  elaborate  and 
costly,  and  including  many  beautiful  specimens 
of  mechanical  skill  and  excellence.  The  sup- 
ply is  of  the  most  complete  and  comprehensive 
character,  and  well  calculated  to  meet  the  re- 
quirements of  every  taste  and  fancy.  In  the 
carpet  department  'a  line  display  is  made,  the 
goods  representing  the  products  of  the  most 
noted  American  and  European  manufacturers, 
and  including  all  the  latest  novelties  and  most 
exquisite  designs  it  is  possible  to  obtain.  The 
prices  are  placed  at  the  lowest  point,  and  a 
specialty  is  made  of  the  popular  instalment 
plan,  by  which  on  making  easy  weekly  or 
monthly  payments,  the  choicest  goods  are  se- 
cured by  those  of  limited  means.  The  propri- 
etors, Messi's.  W.  K.  and  J.  D.  Pattee,  are  na- 


tives of  New  Hampshire,  and  young  men  of 
energy,  enterprise  and  business  ability. 

Dover  National  Bank.— The  Dover  Na- 
tional Bank,  which  since  its  inception  some 
twenty-three  years  ago  has  maintained  an  un- 
broken record  of  prosperity,  growing  in  public 
favor  and  confidence  steadily  year  by  year 
from  the  first,  now  stands  by  common  con- 
sent among  the  most  stable  and  reliable 
financial  institutions  in  the  county,  while  its 
connections  are  of  a  most  substantial  and  grat- 
ifying character.  The  Dover  National  was 
duly  incorporated  in  1865,  and  was  reorganized 
in  1885,  with  capital  stock  of  §100,000,  and 
from  the  first  its  history  has  been  marked  by 
steady  progress,  judicious  management  and 
unswerving  integrity,  as  its  snug  surplus  of 
$31,000  amply  attests.  A  general  banking  bus- 
iness is  transacted;  fiscal  paper  of  all  kinds, 
bonds,  securities,  etc.  being  negotiated  ;  ex- 
change bought  and  sold  ;  drafts  issued  on 
Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  and  collections  made 
on  all  points  throughout  the  United  States  ; 
while  notes  are  discounted  and  deposits  re- 
ceived; in  short,  everything  that  properly  per- 
tains to  banking  and  firfance  is  attended  to,  and 
altogether  a  large  and  flourishing  business 
is  done.  The  officers  of  the  bank  are  Oliver 
Wyatt,  president;  Eli  V.  Brewster,  vice-pres- 
ident; and  Isaac  F.  Abbott,  cashier  ;  and  the 
board  of  directors  are  as  follows:  Messrs.  Ol- 
iver Wyatt.  Eli  V.  Brewster,  John  J.  Hausen, 
Joshua  G.  Hall,  Henry  A.  Worthen,  Richard  N. 
Ross  and  Moses  D.  Page.  They  are  all  gentle- 
men of  standing  in  the  community,  prominent 
in  business,  social  and  public  life,  and  are 
among  Dover's  solid  and  foremost  citizens.-. 


J.  Frank  Seayey  &  Co.,  One  Price 
Men's  Boys'  and  Children's  Clothiers  and  Fur- 
nishers, No.  456  Central  Avenue,  corner  of  Sec- 
ond Street. — This  concern  dates  its  inception 
back  to  May  10,  1886,  and  has  been  successful 
from  the  outset.  The  premises  comprise  a 
spacious  store,  25  x  70  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  stock  carried  is  at  all  times  kept  full  and 
complete  in  all  the  departments,  the  firm  hav- 
ing a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the 
trade  and  how  to  satisfactorily  meet  all  de- 
mands made  upon  their  resources.  The  assort- 
ment includes  ready-made  clothing  for  men, 
boys  and  children,  made  of  the  best  materials  in 
all  the  newest  styles,  and  unsurpassed  for  excel- 
lent cut,  finish,  quality,  and  workmanship.  A 
superior  display  is  also  made  in  gentlemen's 
furnishings,  rubber  goods,  umbrellas,  etc.,  all 
of  the  choicest  grades.  The  one  price  system 
is  rigidly  adhered  to,  and  that  price  is  always 
placed  at  the  lowest  margin  of  profit,  so  that 
the  best  value  for  the  least  outlay  is  always  ob- 
tainable here.  The  members  of  the 'firm, 
Messrs.  J.  Frank  Seavey  and  A.  F.  Seavey  are 
natives  of  Rochester,  N.  H.,  and  have  long  re- 
sided in  this  city.  Mr.  J.  F.  Seav.ey  served  for 
two  years  as  a  representative  to  the  State  Leg- 
islature, and  later  on  as  state  senator  for  two 
terms.  Mr.  A.  F.  Seavey  has  been  a  member  of 
the  city  council,  and  also  served  for  two  terms 
as  a  representative  to  the  Legislature  of  this 
State.  Both  gentlemen  are  noted  for  their  abil- 
ity, and  they  command  the  fullest  confidence, 
respect  and  esteem  of  their  large  social  and 
business  acquaintance. 


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cirr  OF  DOVER. 


Killoren  Brothers,  Dealers  in  Groceries 
and  Provisions.  Law's  Block,  No.  304  Central 
Avenue. — As  an  essential  industry  the  grocery 
trade  stands  in  the  front  rank  of  our  national 
enterprises,  and  in  its  operations  employs  the 
investment  of  large  capital  and  the  talents  of 
many  of  our  most  enterprising  business  men. 
One  of  the  most  popular  houses  in  this  line  of 
trade  in  Dover  is  that  of  Killoren  Brothers, 
located  at  No.  304  Central  Avenue.  This  firm 
are  extensive  dealers  in  groceries  and  pro- 
visions of  all  kinds,  and  have  been  established 
in  the  business  here  since  1873.  The  store  is 
spacious  in  size,  admirably  arranged,  and 
always  well  stocked  with  goods  which  are 
offered  to  customers  at  prices  only  obtainable 
from  such  houses  as  are  enabled,  by  reason  of 
extensive  sales,  to  procure  supplies  in  round 
lots  from  first  hands.  The-  stock  includes  the 
finest  teas,  the  purest  coffees  and  spices,  the 
best  brands  of  family  flour,  canned  goods  in 
great  variety,  sugars,  syrups  and  molasses, 
butter,  cheese  and  eggs,  preserves,  pickles, 
sauces,  condiments  and  table  delicacies  of  the 
best  character,  and  everything  that  pertains  to 
the  staple  and  fancy  grocery  trade.  The 
equitable  manner  in  which  the  business  is  con- 
ducted, as  well  as  the  admirable  quality  and 
uniform  reliability  of  the  stock,  serves  to  com- 
mend this  house  to  the  favor  and  patronage  of 
all.  Five  clerks  and  salesmen  and  two  delivery 
teams  are  required  to  meet  the  demands  of 
the  large  and  growing  trade,  and  every  facility 
is  at  hand  for  the  prompt  and  perfect  fulfil- 
ment of  all  orders.  Mr.  M.  Killoren,  the  sole 
surviving  proprietor,  is  one  of  the  best  known 
business  men  of  this  city,  being  actively  en- 
gaged also  in  the  dry  goods  trade  here,  has 
served  the  city  as  alderman,  and  is  highly  es- 
teemed in  all  the  relations  of  life. 


C.  W.  Smith,  Wall  Papers,  Books,  Station- 
ery and  Picture  Framing,  Bracewell  Block. — 
So  popular  a  source  of  supply  has  this  house 
become  for  the  necessities  and  luxuries  of  life 
that  all  Dover  may  with  a  little  exaggeration 
be  said  to  pass  through  it  in  a  day.  It  is  head 
quarters  for  books  and  stationery,  pictures  and 
picture  frames,  wall  papers,  toys,  albums,  and 
holiday  goods  of  the  most  desirable  kind.  The 
lovers  of  literature  and  art  make  it  their  chief 
rendezvous,  and  it  is  a  popular  shopping  place 
for  the  ladies  as  well  as  for  the  student  and 
the  young.  The  store  is  spacious,  attractive 
and  commodious,  finely  stocked  in  every  depart- 
ment with  the  new  and  the  beautiful,  the 
unique  and  the  useful,  and  one  never  tires  of 
inspecting  the  novel  features  exhibited  in  gifts 
and  rare  art  treasures.  Here  are  all  the  works 
of  standard  authors  in  fine  bindings  or  cheap, 
as  you  may  desire;  fine  stationery  of  every  kind, 
pictures  and  picture  frames  of  artistic  merit 
and  novelty;  wall  paper  of  the  latest  designs 
and  patterns  at  bottom  prices.  For  toys, 
o-ames  and  holiday  goods,  commend  us  to 
Smith's.  There  are  French  toys,  German  toys, 
Yankee  toys,  and  toys  for  girls  and  toys  for 
boys,  in  immense  assortment.  There  are  pict- 
ure books  and  games,  bric-a-brac  of  every  de- 
j  scription,  ornaments,  articles  of  vertu,  ivory 

•  and  leather  goods,  fans,   pocket-books,  brass 
igoods,  sporting  goods,  cutlery,  and  an  admira- 

•  ble  collection  of  novelties  of  every  description; 
artists'  material  of  all  kinds,  oil,  water,  pastels, 


crayon-colors   and    artists'    supplies   of   every  , 
kind.    Mr.  Smith  is  known  as  one  of  the  enter- 
prising and  progressive  merchants  of  this  city, 
and   an   important   factor  in  building  up  the 
name  and  fame  of  Dover. 


W.  M.  Courser,  Groceries  and  Fresh 
Meats,  No.  116  Washington  Street. — Of  the  mer- 
chants in  Dover  in  this  line  of  trade  none 
are  more  equal  to  the  demand  made  upon 
them  than  is  Mr.  W.  M.  Courser.  He  has  been 
established  in  business  here  since  18(37,  and 
has  built  up  a  reputation  and  a  trade  that 
places  him  in  the  front  rank  of  enterprise  and 
success.  He.  occupies  a  fine  large  store,  and 
deals  extensively  in  groceries,  flour,  provis- 
ions and  fresh  meats.  His  stock  comprises  all 
the  articles  named,  in  infinite  variety,  such  as 
fine  Japan  and  Oolong  teas,  old  Government 
Java  coffee,  pure  cream  tartar,  saleratus 
and  spices  of  all  kinds,  broma,  cocoa,  choco- 
late, mustard,  sage,  extracts,  essences,  oils, 
bread  preparation,  mace,  preserved  citron, 
soaps  of  all  kinds,  caddy,  pail  and  table  lard, 
crackers  by  the  barrel  and  half  barrel,  fresh 
and  salt  meats,  fresh  vegetables,  green  and 
dried  fruits,  confectionery  and  cigars,  and 
everything  that  can  be  looked  for  in  a  first- 
class  grocery  store.  Choice  brands  of  Ohio, 
Michigan  and  St.  Louis  flour  are  kept  con- 
stantly in  stock.  Mr.  Courser  is  a  native  of 
Warner,  N.  H.,  and  recognized  as  one  of  its 
leading  merchants  and  representative  busi- 
ness men. 


B.  Frank  Xealley,  Dry  Goods,  No.  2 
Bracewell  Building,  No.  432  Central  Avenue. — 
This  gentleman  is  an  extensive  dealer  in  foreign 
and  domestic  dry  goods,  cloakings,  gloves, 
hosiery  and  small  wares,  and  has  been  estab- 
lished in  the  business  here  since  1865.  His 
store  is  very  spacious  and  attractive,  and  has 
long  been  a  popular  source  of  supply  for  bar- 
gains in  dry  goods.  In  the  dress  goods  de- 
partment he  is  showing  a  full  line  of  black 
and  colored  silks,  satins,  rhadamaux,  otto- 
mans, velvets,  plushes,  velveteens,  cashmeres, 
camel's  hair  cloth,  dress  flannels  and  fancy 
dress  goods,  that  are  marked  down  to  close, 
while  all  the  new  fabrics  and  shades  are  added 
as  soon  as  they  appear  in  the  market.  The 
line  of  house  furnishing  goods  is  complete  and 
prices  low,  including  table  linens,  towels,  nap- 
kins, muslins,  country  blankets,  yarns  and 
flannels,  at  lower  prices  than  ever.  A  fine  as- 
sortment is  shown  of  new  hosiery  for  ladies 
and  children,  plain,  striped  and  fancy,  from 
cheap  domestic  to  finest  French  goods;  mous- 
quetaire,  hook  and  button  kid  gloves  in  opera, 
black  and  colors;  cashmere  and  silk  gloves  in 
all  the  new  shades;  fine  quality  lave  mitts; 
gauze  undervests,  underwear  in  scarlet  and 
white  for  ladies,  misses  and  infants;  corsets, 
bustles  and  hoop-skirts;  and  all  the  latest  nov- 
elties in  trimmings,  fancy  goods  and  small 
wears.  The  cloak  department  is  filled  with 
choice  selections  of  new  and  novel  shapes,  of 
all  the  different  makes  in  material,  in  plush, 
silk  and  cloth,  paletots,  Russian  circulars, 
dolmans,  stockinet  jackets,  etc.  The  trade  is 
large  and  active,  requiring  the  assistance  of 
four  clerks,  and  the  house  is  universally  pop- 
ular in  the  community.  Mr.  Nealley  is  a  na- 
tive of  Maine. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


73 


William  II.  Vickery,  Apothecary,  Xo. 
362  Central  Avenue. — The  peculiar  responsi- 
bility that  attaches  to  the  compounding  and 
dispensing  of  prescriptions  and  kindred  func- 
tions imparts  to  the  calling  of  the  druggist  an 
interest  and  importance  somewhat  unique  in 
this  respect  among  the  arts  and  sciences  ;  and 
therefore  it  is  that  accuracy  and  vigilance  be- 
come elements  closely  akin  to  knowledge  and 
skill  in  the  laboratory.  In  this  connection 
special  mention  should  be  made  in  this  review 
of  William  II.  Vickery,  apothecary,  this  city, 
whose  neat  and  well-known  pharmacy  is  lo- 
cated at  Xo.  i)G2  Central  Avenue,  and  who  for 
nearly  a  quarter  of  a  century  has  sustained  an 
excellent  reputation  for  reliability  in  preparing 
physicians'  prescriptions,  as  well  as  ability  in 
the  general  exercise  of  his  profession;  while 
he  receives  as  a  consequence  an  extensive  and 
influential  patronage.  This  well-ordered  and 
tastefully  appointed  drug  store  was  established 
in  18G4,  and  from  its  inception  to  the  present 
day  has  steadily  grown  in  public  favor  and 
confidence,  well  deserved,  being  in  all  respects 
one  of  the  leading  and  best  equipped  establish- 
ments of  the  kind  in  the  city  or  county.  The 
store,  which  is  20x50  feet  in  dimensions,  is 
handsomely  fitted  up  and  admirably  kept — an 
elegant  soda  fountain,  beautiful  show  cases 
and  attractive  appointments  rendering  a  very 
inviting  display,  while  a  large  and  carefully 
selected  stock  is  constantly  carried,  embracing 
pure  and  fresh  drugs,  medicines  and  chem- 
icals, extracts,  acids  and  proprietary  remedies 
of  merit,  including  the  following  specialties 
prepared  by  Mr.  Yickery  himself  :  —  Puttner's 
emulsion,  corn  solvent,  sarsaparilla,  lemon  and 
vanilla  flavoring  extracts,  healing  lotions, 
tooth-powder,  and  beef,  iron  and  wine  and  Xew 
England  cough  balsam.  The  stock  also  com- 
prises a  full  and  fine  line  of  druggists'  sundries, 
surgical  instruments,  trusses  and  .supporters; 
also  agent  for  Johnson's  adaptable  porous  felt 
splints,  soaps,  sponges,  chamois,  medicated  pa- 
per, sanitary  preparations,  toilet  articles,  per 
f umery,  mineral  waters,  candies,  confectionery, 
cigars,  small  wares,  stationery,  leather  novelties 
in  great  variety  and  a  multifarious  assortment 
of  holiday  goods  and  fancy  articles  ;  three  ca- 
pable and  efficient  assistants  likewise  being 
in  ;:t  tendance,  and  altogether  an  exceedingly 
large  and  flourishing  trade  is  done.  Mr.  Vick- 
ery. who  is  a  native  of  this  place  and  one  of 
Dover's  staunchest  and  most  respected  citizens, 
is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age,  of  courteous 
manner  and  the  highest  personal  integrity,  as 
well  as  one  of  the  foremost  members  of  the 
pharmaceutical  profession  in  Strafford  County, 
and  is  a  member  of  the  school  committee. 


Grime§'  Cream  Bread,  Cake  and  Pastry, 
Xo.  34G  Central  Avenue. — At  this  establish- 
ment can  always  be  found  a  large  and  choice 
assortment  of  cream  bread,  cake,  pastry,  con- 
fectionery, and  kindred  toothsome  products  ; 
also  a  full  line  of  teas,  coffees,  delicacies, 
canned  goods  and  general  family  groceries. 
This  store  was  established  in  1872  by  the  gen- 
tleman whose  name  stands  at  the  head  of  the 
sketch,  and  from  the  inception  of  the  enter- 
prise Mr.  Grimes  has  enjoyed  a  large  measure 
of  merited  recognition.  Handling  and  produc- 
ing a  first-class  line  of  goods,  and  being  a  man 
of  energy,  enterprise  and  skill,  the  result  could 
scarcely  have  been  other  than  the  unequivocal 


success  that  has  attended  his  efforts  from  the 
start.  The  store  is  tastefully  fitted  up  and 
compact  (the  bake-shop  being  located  on 
Washington  Street),  and  a  large  and  A  1  stock 
is  constantly  carried,  comprising  palatable  and 
excellent  cream  bread,  wholesome  and  deli- 
cious cake,  pies  and  pastry  of  all  kinds,  tooth- 
some and  pure  confections,  candies,  caramels, 
chocolate  creams,  bonbons,  etc.;  also  choice 
teas  and  coffees,  spices,  condiments,  table  lux- 
uries, sauces,  preserves  and  canned  goods  in 
great  variety,  prime  dairy  butter,  lard,  eggs, 
best  quality  family  flour,  oatmeal,  corn  and  rye 
meal,  rice,  sugars,  molasses,  syrups,  household 
specialties,  soda,  starch,  soap  and  shelf  goods; 
brown  bread  and  beans,  also,  being  supplied 
every  Sunday  morning.  Several  clerks  attend 
to  the  wants  of  customers  in  the  store,  besides 
half  a  dozen  or  more  hands  employed  in  the 
baking  department. 

O.  F.  Kimball,  Manufacturer  of,  and 
Dealer  in,  Ladies'  Furnishing  Goods,  Cor- 
sets, Hoop-skirts,  Bustles,  Dress  Trimmings, 
Ladies'  and  Children's  Cotton  Underwear, 
Aprons,  and  Infants'  Eobes;  Print  Wrap- 
pers a  Speciality;  No.  422  Central  Avenue. — 
In  this  review  of  the  industrial,  commercial 
and  general  business  interests  of  Dover  and 
environs  a  prominent  place  should  be  accorded 
the  excellent  raid  noteworthy  establishment  of 
O.  F.  Kimball,  manufacturer  of,  and  dealer  in, 
ladies'  furnishing  goods,  corsets,  undei-gar- 
ments,  bustles  and  kindred  articles  of  female 
wear,  eligibly  located  at  No.  422  Central 
Avenue,  which  becomes  the  centre  of  interest 
to  the  feminine  portion  of  this  community,  by 
reason  of  its  being  the  only  concern  in  town 
devoted  to  the  production  of  wrappers,  hoop- 
skirts  and  specialties  in  underwear,  as  well  as 
one  of  the  finest  and  best  ordered  fancy  goods 
and  dress  trimmings  stores  here;  while  pur- 
chasers and  patrons  can  always  rely  upon  get- 
ting a  very  superior  article,  upright  dealing 
and  satisfactory  attention  in  this  well-known 
and  deservedly  popular  emporium.  This 
flourishing  enterprise  was  started  in  1871  by 
O.  W.  Farrar,  who  conducted  it  up  to  188(>. 
when  he  was  succeeded  Ly  the  present  proprie- 
tor, who  has  since  ( ontinued  the  business  with 
unbroken  success,  the  patronage  of  the  house 
now  being  large  and  prosperous.  Making  and 
handling  a  first-class  line  of  f.'oods  and  devot- 
ing untiring' attention  to  the  wants  of  custom- 
ers, and  being  withal  a  young  man  of  push,  en- 
terprise, and  thorough  business  qualities  the 
result  could  hardly  have  leen  other  than  the 
large  measure  of  merited  prosperity  that  from 
the  first  has  attended  Mr.  Kimball's  well-di- 
rected efforts.  The  store,  which  is  20  x  75 
feet  in  dimensions,  is  neatly  fitted  up  and  well 
ordered  and  an  'extensive  and  excellent  stock 
is  constantly  carried,  including  dress  trim- 
mings in  great  variety,  corsets  and  undergar- 
ments of  every  description,  infants'  wardrobes, 
embracing  complete  outfits  in  every  style,  con- 
stantly on  hand  or  made  to  order'.  Novelties 
in  neckwear,  gloves,  hosiery,  notions  and  small 
wears,  hoop-skirts  and  bustles,  aprons,  chil- 
dren's waists  and  infants'  robes,  wrappers  and 
ladies'  furnishing  goods  of  all  kinds,  print 
wrappers  being  a  specialty,  while  a  competent 
force  of  polite  and  competent  clerks  are  in  at- 
tendance, besides  fifteen  or  more  expert  oper- 
ators employed  in  the  busy  season. 


74 


CITY  OF  DOVER. 


Win.  Stcru§  ifc  Co.,   Dry  Goods,  No.  386 
Central  Avenue. — There  is  not  probably  among 
the   various   and  multifarious  mercantile  con- 
cerns that  contribute  to  the  sum  of  trade  and 
commerce   in  any  town  or  city  one  to  which 
more  interest  or  importance  attaches  than  the 
well-ordered   general   dry   goods    and     ladies' 
wear  emporium;  and   therefore  it  is   that  the 
excellent     and     deservedly    popular     corner 
store  of  William  Sterns  &  Co.,   dealers  in  fine 
foreign  and  domestic   dry  goods,  cloaks,  trim- 
mings, notions  and  small  wears,  No.  386  Central 
Avenue.  Dover,  becomes  the  centre  of  attrac- 
tion to  the  female  portion  of  this  community, 
there  being  here  always   displayed  an  exceed- 
ingly line  assortment  of  everything    compre- 
hended in  dry  and    fancy   goods  at  the   low- 
est prices  consistent  with  first-class  value  and 
honorable   dealing;    while    patrons   can  at  all 
times  rely  upon  getting  a  very  superior  article, 
prompt  and  polite  attention   and   satisfactory 
treatment  in  this   well    and  favorably  known 
establishment,  whose  history,  since  its  incep- 
tion some  thirty-two  years  ago,  marks  a  record 
of  steady  and  substantial  progress,  and  which 
fully  sustains  its  hold  on  public  favor  and  con- 
fidence.    The  neat  and  flourishing  store  was 
established   in   1855  by   the   firm  of  Sterns  & 
Myers,   who    conducted     it  up  to  1864,    when 
the  style  changed   to  William  Sterns  who  was 
succeeded  in  1883,  by  William  Sterns  &   Co., 
the    "  Co."  being  his  son-in-law,   Moses    Fry, 
and  as  such  the  business  has  since  been  con- 
tinued with  uninterrupted  success.     They  oc- 
cupy a  finely  appointed  and  tastefully  arranged 
20  x  80  foot  store,  and  a  20  x  40  second  floor  and 
annex  40  x  40,  and  carry  constantly  on  hand 
an  extensive  and  Al  stock,  embracing  elegant 
dress  fabrics  and  trimmings  in  great  variety, 
silks,  satins,  and  velvets,  fine  shawls,   cloaks 
and  wraps,  gloves,   notions  and   hosiery,  laces 
and  embroideries,  fancy  goods,   small  wares, 
corsets,  and  undergarments  of  all  kinds,  para- 
sols, fans,  ornaments  and  ladies'  furnishings  of 
every  description,  ready-made  garments  being 
a  specialty.     Half  a  dozen  or  so  courteous  and 
competent    assistants  attend  to  the  wants  of 
customers,  no  pains  being  spared  to  render  the 
utmost  satisfaction   in  every   instance  to  pur- 
chasers, and  altogether  a  large  and   flourish- 
ing patronage  is  received.    The  copartnership 
consists  of  Messrs.  William  Sterns   and  Moses 
Fry.  natives  respectively  of  Germany  and  New 
York,  but  old  and  highly  regarded  residents  of 
i).>\vr.  prominent  and  respected   in  the  com- 
munity   alike    as    merchants    and     citizens. 
This  firm  is  the   oldest  dry  goods  concern  in 
this   section  of  the  State,  and  has  outlived  in 
its  :»2  years  of  successful  business,  all  its  com- 
petitors,  and    stands    pi'e-eminently  the    first 
and    most    popular  store    of    its   line   in  this 
community  and   is   the  acknowledged    leader 
in  styles  and  regulators  of  low  prices. 

A.  W.  Hayes,  Watchmaker  and  Jeweller, 
No.  6  Brace  well  Block. — Mr.  Hayes  became  the 
proprietor  of  this  house  May  1,  1884,  as  the 
successor  to  Mr.  Charles  S.  Kingman,  and,  be- 
ing a  practical  watchmaker  and  jeweller  and 
knowing  thoroughly  all  the  wants  and  require- 
ments of  the  trade,  he  quickly  built  up  a  good 
patronage.  His  salesroom  is  spacious  and  at- 
tractive, and  well  stocked  with  new,  beautiful 
and  valuable  goods.  The  stock  embraces  a 


choice  selection  of  foreign  and  American 
watches,  French  and  American  clocks,  bronzes, 
jewellery,  diamonds,  silverware  and  optical 
goods,  all  of  which  are  noted  for  beauty  of 
design  and  excellence  of  workmanship.  The 
assortments  are  complete  in  every  respect,  re- 
ceived from  manufacturers  and  importers  of 
the  highest  repute,  and  are  offered  to  custom- 
ers at  prices  which  are  low  and  attractive. 
The  workshop  in  the  rear  of  the  store  is  fitted 
up  with  every  appliance  and  facility  for  rapid, 
systematic  and  successful  work,  and  repairing 
of  all  kinds  is  promptly  and  neatly  executed. 
The  trade  of  the  house  is  drawn  from  the  best 
classes  of  this  city  and  surrounding  country, 
and  special  attention  is  given  to  securing  nov- 
elties of  the  greatest  artistic  value  for  wedding 
and  holiday  gifts.  No  pains  or  expense  are 
spared  to  improve  the  quality  and  elihnnce  the 
value  of  the  stock  in  all  departments.  Mr. 
Hayes  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire. 

J.  W.  Foss  &  Co.,  Musical  Instruments, 
Strings,  New  and  Second-hand  Furniture,  etc. 
American  Hall  Building,  Franklin  Square. — 
This  establishment  was  founded  twenty-two 
years  ago  by  G.  W.  Wendell,  who  was  suc- 
ceeded in  1882  by  the  present  management. 
The  copartners,  Messrs.  James  W.  and  John 
W.  Foss,  are  natives  of  this  State,  and  are 
thoroughgoing,  progressive  merchants  of  rare 
business  tact  and  executive  ability.  The  store 
is  20  x  70  feet  in  extent,  and  contains  a  variety 
of  articles,  including  new  and  second-hand 
goods  of  all  kinds,  comprising  furniture,  bed- 
ding, stoves,  picture  moulding,  frames,  glass, 
musical  instruments,  strings,  and  a  vast  mis- 
cellany of  articles  too  numerous  for  mention 
here.  No  misrepresentation  is  allowed  in 
making  sales,  and  all  goods  purchased  here 
can  be  depended  upon  to  be  exactly  as  slated. 
the  house  having  a  high  reputation  which  it 
is  determined  to  maintain. 


Andrew  S.  If  all,  Manufacturer  of  Loom 
Harness  and  Heeds,  No.  56  Fourth  Street. — This 
business  was  originally  inaugurated  in  18-42  by 
Mr.  Winslow  Hall,  father  of  the  present  propri- 
etor, and  was  continued  by  him  until  December 
12,  1882,  when  he  died  and  was  succeeded  by 
his  son,  Mr.  Andrew  S.  Hall,  in  1884.*  The 
house  bears  a  reputation  of  the  highest  charac- 
ter for  the  superiority  of  its  productions,  has 
long  been  an  acknowledged  leader  in  its  line, 
and  has  developed  a  first-class  permanent 
trade  which  derives  its  tributary  area  from  all 
parts  of  New  Hampshire.  Massachusetts,  and 
Maine,  and  is  each  year  steadily  growing  in 
volume.  The  premises,  30  x  50  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, are  thoroughly  equipped  and  employ- 
ment is  afforded  ten  assistants.  The  loom 
harnesses  and  reeds  manufactured  here  have 
no  superiors  in  this  or  any  other  country,  and 
are  made  in  the  most  thorough,  reliable  man- 
ner, of  the  best  materials,  and  are  regarded  as 
standard  everywhere.  Every  facility  is  pos- 
sessed for  the  meeting  of  all  the  demands  of 
the  trade,  and  orders  are  promptly  filled  at 
the  most  favorable  rates.  Mr.  Hall,  who  is 
a  native  of  this  city,  is  thoroughly  expe- 
rienced, in  every  department  of  his  vocation. 
and  carefully  superintends  all  the  operations 
of  his  workmen,  thus  securing  the  most  grati- 
fying resxilts. 


LEAUIXG  MAXUFACTl'BERS  AND  MEHCIIAST.S. 


I>over  Fivfe  Cents  Sa\  imr*  Bank,  Xo. 

:;SL'  Central  Ave. — In  this  connection  special 
attention  ought  to  be  directed  in  this  review 
of  the  industrial,  commercial  and  general 
business  interests  of  Xew  Hampshire  to  the 
noteworthy  and  flourishing  Dover  Five  Cents 
Savings  Bank,  of  this  city,  and  which  since 
its  organization  in  1650  has  steadily  increased 
in  public  favor  and  confidence,  while  the  very 
substantial  sum  of  nearly  §200,001)  now  on 
deposit  amply  attests  the  fact  that  it  supplies 
a  want  in  the  community  very  largely  appre- 
ciated. The  Dover  Five  Cents  .Savings  Bank 
is.  the  first  institution  of  the  kind  that  has 
ever  been  established  in  Xew  Hampshire.  In 
its  organization,  it  has  been  the  design  to  be 
guided  by  the  plans  and  experience  of  all 
other  banks,  selecting  all  in  them  good  and 
avoiding  all  that  was  thought  erroneous;  and 
thus,  to  make  it  a  model  institution,  fully  and 
perfectly  adapted  to  the  interests  .and  wants 
of  our  community.  It  will  receive  on  deposit 
any  sum  not  less  than  five  cents,  so  that  chil- 
dren and  those  of  small  means  may  have  a 
safe  deposit  for  the  little  savings  they  may 
make,  where  they  will  draw  interest  and 
accumulate  against  the  time  of  entering  into 
business,  marriage,  sickness,  want,  or  the  in- 
firmities of  age.  "  Twenty-five  cents  a  week 
laid  by  and  paid  in  as  they  amount  to  one 
dollar,  and  continued  for  ten  years,  may  pro- 
duce as  follows:  In  one  year  to  S18.18;  in  two 
years  s_!7.o:);  mi  three  years  S41.53  ;  in  four 
years  s->d.s4;  in  five  years  §72.90;  in  ten  years 
$lGU.on."  All  of  the  increase  is  for  the  benefit 
of  the  depositor.  The  officers  and  trustees 
of  the  bank  are  all  gentlemen  of  the  highest 
personal  integrity,  as  well  as  men  of  sound 
judgment,  experience  and  thorough  business 
ability.  They  are  as  follows:  president, 
John  J.  Hanson;  vice-president.  Eli  V.  Brew- 
ster:  secretary  and  treasurer.  Isaac  F.Abbott; 
trustees,  Eli  V.  Brewster,  William  A.  Merrill. 
Ephraim  H.  Whitehouse,  "William  II.  Vickery, 
John  J.  Hanson,  Isaac  F.  Abbott,  Edmund  M. 
Swan,  Henry  A.  Wortheu,  James  F.  Seavey, 
Dennis  Cash  and  Solomon  H.  Foye. 

Dover  Beef  Co.,  Commission  Dealers  in 
George  II.  Hammond's  Western  Dressed  Beef, 
Lard.  Sausages.  Hams,  etc.,  Second  Street. — 
In  issi  two  separate  houses  were  established 
in  Dover  for  dealing  at  wholesale  in  dressed 
beef .  One  of  these  was  founded  by  Geo.  H. 
Hammond  &  Co.,  for  the  sale  of  Western 
dressed  beef,  and  the  other  by  Sawyer.  Hollis 
iV  <'<>.,  for  the  sale  of  Eastern  dressed  beef. 
In  ]»:;  Messrs.  J.  H.  Wheeler  &  Co.  bought 
the  business  of  Sawyer,  Hollis  &  Co.,  and  in 
the  following  year  the  two  houses  amal- 
gamated under  the  title  of  the  Dover  Beef 
Company.  The  proprietors  are  Messrs.  George 
H.  Hammond  A  Co.,  of  Detroit,  Mich.,  S.  E. 
Hyde.  J.  H.  Wheeler  of  Boston,  Mass.,  and  J. 
IL  Wheeler,  of  Xew  York.  The  premises 
comprise  a  one  story  building  28  x  100  feet 
in  dimensions,  and  tins  contains  a  refrigerator, 
measuring  40  x  20  feet.  The  business  is  of 
a  commission  character  and  entirely  whole- 
sale, and  the  stock  of  dressed  beef,  mutton, 
lamb  and  pork  kept  constantly  on  hand  is 
the  choicest  and  finest  in  the  city.  The  stock 
also  includes  salt  provisions,  fresh  pork  ribs, 
sausages,  tripe,  lard,  salt,  etc.  The  fresh 


meats  are  received  direct  from  the  slaughter 
houses  of  Messrs.  George  II .  Hammond  & 
Co.,  located  in  Hammond,  Indiana,  and  South 
Omaha.  Xeb.,  and  provisions  from  Hammond, 
Standish  &  Co.,  Detroit,  Mich.  The  trade  of 
the  house  extends  over  all  parts  of  the  states 
of  Xew  Hampshire  and  Maine,  and  the  volume 
of  business  transacted  is  of  great  magnitude. 
The  business  is  under  the  management  of 
Mr.  "\\ .  E.  Pierce,  who  is  a  native  of  Great 
Fall.  Five  hands  and  two  delivery  wagons 
are  employed  in  filling  orders  and  the  estab- 
lishment is  the  largest  and  most  popular  in 
its  line  in  this  section  of  the  State. 


Oeorge  W.  Hayes,  Harness  and  Horse 
Goods,  Trunks,  etc.,  Franklin  Square.— To  be 
engaged  in  carrying  on  business  in  any  special 
line  of  trade  for  the  space  of  fifty  years,  is 
an  experience  that  is  given  to  but  very  few  to 
enjoy.  Yet  such  experience  has  fallen  to  Mr. 
George  W.  Hayes.  Mr.  Hayes  was  born  in 
Barnstead,  X.  H.,  and  though  now  past  three- 
score and  ten,  being  in  his  seventy-ninth  yea?, 
is  still  an  active  business  man,  enterprising, 
and  keeping  fully  abreast  of  the  times,  as  his 
younger  contemporaries  are  well  aware  of. 
He  has  lived  in  Dover  the  greater  portion  of 
his  busy  life,  and  founded  his  business  here  on 
January  15,  1888,  a  half  century  ago,  lacking 
a  few  months.  He  is  a  practical  harness 
maker,  and  was  the  first  person  to  sell  woollen 
horse  blankets  and  robes  of  every  kind  in  this 
city.  He  is,  of  course,  a  master  of  every 
branch  of  his  vocation,  and  all  harness  made*, 
or  goods  sold  by  him.  can  be  regarded  as 
reliable  in  every  respect.  His  salesroom  con- 
tains a  full  stock  of  riding  saddles  and  bridles, 
heavy  and  light  harnesses,  whips  of  all  kinds. 
also  horse  blankets,  carriage  robes,  linen  horse 
povers,  fly  blankets,  collars,  and  horse  cloth- 
ing of  every  description.  He  likewise  deals  in 
trunks,  bags  and  valises,  the  assortment  being 
of  a  very  superior  character. 

jfleserve.  Agent  English,  French  and 
American  Millinery  Goods,  Xo.  880  Central  Av- 
enue.— This  is  in  all  respects  a  model  establish- 
ment of  the  kind  and  where  can  always  be 
found  an  exceedingly  fine  assortment  of  the 
latest  Parisian,  London  and  Xew  York  novel- 
ties in  millinery,  hair  goods,  toilet  articles  and 
fancy  small  wares:  while  patrons  may  at  all 
times  rely  upon  getting  correct  styles,  first-class 
goods  and  satisfactory  treatment.  This  busi- 
ness was  established  about  fourteen  years  a^o. 
and  his  trade  from  the  start  until  now  has 
been  of  a  most  substantial  and  gratifying 
character.  The  store  is  20  x  75  feet  in  di- 
mensions, the  stock  carried  embracing  ex 
iMiisite  bonnets  and  hats  in  the  newest  designs 
and  most  fashionable  patterns,  both  trimmed 
and  untrimmed,  beautiful  trimmings,  feathers, 
flowers,  silk  ribbons,  plushes,  velvets,  satins, 
beads  and  French.  English  and  American  mil- 
linery goods  of  all  kinds;  also  a  full  and  fine 
line  of  hair  goods,  wigs,  curls,  puffs,  bangs  and 
,;,(ft'nr<'x  in  every  shade,  style  and  variety,  toilet 
articles,  perfumery,  small  wares,  fancy  goods 
and  novelties  in  head  and  neckwear.  Bonnets 
and  hats  are  trimmed  and  altered,  and  hail- 
work  executed  in  the  most  satisfactory  man- 
ner. Mr.  Meserve  is  a  native  of  Dover,  and  a 
gentleman  of  pleasing  manners. 


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CITY  OF  DOVER. 


Sawyer  IVoollea  Mills,  Charles  II. 
Sawyer,  President,  Jonathan  Sawyer,  Treas- 
urer.—The  manufacture  of  woollen  fabrics  is 
one  of  the  eailiest,  and  at  the  present  time  one 
of  the  most  prosperous  of  American  industries. 
For  many  years,  British  woollen  goods  were 
considered  unrivalled  in  the  American  market, 
but  to-day,  through  the  enterprise,  skill  and  re- 
sources of  our  manufacturers,  domestic  fabrics 
are  turned  out  which  are  quite  equal  to  the 
iinest  goods  made  abroad.  In  connection  with 
these  statements,  special  reference  is  made  to 
the  old  established  and  famous  Sawyer  Woollen 
Mills,  of  Dover,  X.  H.  These  mills  were 
founded  in  1332,  and  the  business  was  duly  in- 
corporated under  the  laws  of  New  Hampshire 
in  1373.  The  following  gentlemen,  who  are 
widely  known  and  highly  esteemed  in  financial 
and  manufacturing  circles  for  their  executive 
ability,  sound  business  principles  and  integrity, 
are  the  officers,  viz. :  Chas.  H.  Sawyer,  presi- 
dent; Jonathan  Sawyer,  treasurer;  F.  A.  &  J. 
Sawyer,  selling  agents;  C.  H.  Sawyer,  agent 
in  charge;  T.  M.  Clark,  superintendent;  C.  H. 
I^oss,  paymaster.  The  mills  are  extensive,  and 
are  admirably  equipped  with  all  the  latest  im- 
proved machinery,  apparatus  and  appliances 
necessary  for  the  systematic  and  successful  pros- 
ecution of  the  business.  Four  hundred  and  fifty 
operatives  are  employed  and  the  machinery  is 
driven  by  steam  and  water  power  combined. 
The  company  manufactures  annually  1,360,000 
yards  of  woollen  goods  of  various  descriptions, 
and  consumes  2,400,000  pounds  of  first-class 
wool.  The  woollen  fabrics  of  this  responsible 
company  are  unrivalled  for  quality,  durability, 
linish  and  general  excellence  by  those  of  any 
other  first-class  house  in  the  United  States  or 
Europe,  while  the  prices  quoted  for  them  are 
extremely  moderate.  The  trade  of  the  com- 
pany extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the 
United  States,  these  woollen  fabrics  being 
everywhere  recognized  and  appreciated  by  the 
trade  and  public,  as  standard  productions. 
The  Sawyers,  who  are  the  principal  stock- 
owners  of  this  popular  corporation,  are  the 
descendants  of  a  celebrated  old  New  England 
family,  whose  members  have  ever  been  noted 
for  their  public  spirit  and  patriotism.  The 
present  governor  of  Xew  Hampshire  is  the 
Honorable  C.  H..  Sawyer.  The  prosperity  of 
this  company  presents  a  forcible  illustration  of 
the  material  benefits  arising  from  a  federal 
policy,  affording  protection  to  American  in- 
dustries, resulting  in  the  development  of  the 
nation's  wonderful  resources,  and  in  the  crea- 
tion of  such  corporations  as  this  one,  thereby 
rendering  the  United  States  forever  indepen- 
dent of  foreign  manufacturers,  and  benefiting 
our  working  population  in  every  possible 
way. 

C.  H.  Trickey  &  Co.,  Coal  and  Wood,  Of- 
fice, First  Street. — This  firm  are  widely  known 
as  extensive  dealers  in  coal  and  wood,  and  have 
been  engaged  in  the  business  here  since  1872. 
The  house  has  acquired  a  wide  reputation  for 
honorable  and  liberal  dealing,  is  entirely  reliable 
and  responsible,  and  all  its  transactions  are 
marked  with  a  careful  regard  for  the  interests 
of  patrons  and  the  maintenance  of  its  prestige 
in  the  trade.  The  coal  handled  is  noted  for  its 
uniform  good  quality,  every  bushel  disposed 
of  being  guaranteed  as  coming  up  to  the 


highest  standard  of  excellence.  The  firm  deal 
in  both  anthracite  and  bituminous  coals,  in- 
cluding the  English  cannel,  and  their  house  has 
long  been  headquarters  for  the  best  products 
of  the  coal  mines  of  this  country.  The  trade 
is  exclusively  at  retail,  and  the  heavy  demands 
upon  the  resources  of  the  establishment 
necessitate  the  carrying  of  an  immense  stock 
to  the  end  fhat  no  delay  may  be  experienced 
in  the  filling  of  orders.  The  coal  yards  have  a 
storage  capacity  of  four  thousand  tons,  and 
the  trade  in  wood  is  also  conducted  upon  a 
large  scale.  From  fifteen  to  twenty-five  men 
and  some  sixteen  horses  are  required  in  the 
business,  which  is  large  and  active  at  all 
seasons.  Mr.  Trickey  is  a  native  of  Xew 
Hampshire,  thoroughly  identified  with  the 
commercial  growth  and  prosperity  of  this  com- 
munity. He  is  also  largely  engaged  in  the 
purchase  of  timber, — or  standing  growth, — pur- 
chasing either  the  land  and  timber,  or  the 
timber  alone,  which  is  put  on  the  market  at 
figures  very  advantageous  to  buyers.  This 
gentleman  and  his  ancestors  have  for  upward 
of  fifty  years  attended  to  all  the  hauling  of  the 
Cocheco  Manufacturing  Co.  and  print  works, 
and  also  attends  to  all  heavy  transportation  of 
goods  of  every  kind  for  manufacturers  or  mer- 
chants. 


Rich  &  Higgiiis,  Dealers  in  Fish,  Meat, 
Poultry  and  Vegetables,  Fresh,  Pickled, 
Smoked,  Salt,  Dry  and  Shell  Fish;  also  Pickles. 
Canned  Goods,  and  Fresh  Fruits  in  their  sea- 
sous;  under  Belknap  Church,  Xo.  324  Central 
Avenue. — The  trade  in  meats,  fish  and  poul- 
try is  one  of  great  importance  in  the  city  of 
i  Dover,  and  a  leading  headquarters  in  this  line 
is  that  establishment  so  long  and  so  success- 
fully conducted  by  Messrs.  Rich  &  Higgins, 
under  the  Belknap  Church,  on  Central  Avenue. 
This  reliable  and  popular  house  was  founded 
some  twenty  years  ago,  by  Mr.  Bart.  Rich,  the 
present  style  of  firm  being  adopted  in  L885. 
The  store  and  market  is  one  of  the  finest  and 
!  best  appointed  in  this  city,  provided  with 
|  every  improvement  for  the  perfect  preservation 
of  perishable  articles  for  an  indefinite  period, 
and  spacious  in  size,  well  stocked  and  ably 
managed.  The  house  deals  extensively  iii 
•  fish,  meats,  poultry  and  vegetables  of  ;ill 
kinds,  and  the  stock  comprises  fresh,  pickled, 
smoked,  salt,  dry  and  shell  fish  ;  fresh  salt, 
smoked  and  corned  meats  ;  fine  poultry  and 
game;  fresh  vegetables  in  their  season; 
pickles,  preserves,  sauces  and  canned  goods 
in  great  variety,  and  fresh  fruits  from  the 
producer  and  grower.  The  management 
is  in  possession  of  the  best  possible  facilities 
for  procuring  supplies  from  the  most  reputa- 
ble sources,  which  enable  it  to  offer  to  cus- 
tomers fresh  and  first-class  goods  at  prices 
which  preclude  successful  competition.  Only 
the  best  stock  is  handled,  and  the  greatest. 
'  skill  and  experience  is  brought  to  bear  in 
selecting  the  requisite  goods  to  supply  the 
;  large  and  first-class  trade.  Prices  are  placed 
!  at  the  lowest  figure  consistent  with  the  quality 
j  of  the  goods,  and  goods  are  promptly  delivered. 
Mr.  John  R.  Higgins,  the  sole  surviving  pro- 
prietor, is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  thor- 
oughly informed  as  to  all  the  requirements 
of  his  trade  and  how  best  fco  meet  its  every 
demand. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  ASD  MERCHANTS. 


Lit t  (Hit-Id,  Frary  &  Co.  (Successors  to 
Littleiield,  Hill  &  Co.),  Dealers  in  Furnaces, 
Ranges,  Stoves,  and  Kitchen  Furnishings;  also, 
Plumbers;  No.  08  Washington  Street,  .No.  5 
Cocheco  Mock. — In  the  mechanical  arts  there 
is  no  branch  of  more  importance  than  plumb- 
ing. Health  and  happiness  depend  in  a  great 
measure  on  the  work,  and  too  much  care  can- 
not be  exercised  in  selecting  a  suitable  and 
intelligent  sanitary  engineer.  The  represent- 
ative house  engaged  in  this  line  of  enterprise 
in  Dover  is  that" of  Messrs.  Littlefield.  Frary  ct 
Co.,  located  at  No.  58  Washington  Street.  This 
firm  are  extensive  dealers  in  furnaces,  ranges, 
stoves  and  kitchen  furnishings,  and  make  a 
leading  specialty  of  sanitary  plumbing.  The 
house  was  founded  in  Iir5(5,  by  Messrs.  S.  II. 
Fuller  &  Co.,  the  present  senior  partner,  Mr. 
H.  Littlefield,  being  a  member  of  the  firm.  Mr. 
Fred.  D.  Frary  came  into  the  business  ten  years 
ago,  and  the  present  firm  was  organized  May  1, 
1887,  by  the  admission  to  partnership  of  Mr. 
Geo.  L.  Johnson.  The  business  premises  com- 
prise three  floors  and  a  basement,  :.'•">  x  50  feet 
each,  and  employment  is  constantly  furnished 
to  from  ten  to  fourteen  hands  in  the  different 
departments  of  the  business.  The  stock  carried 
is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  valuable  in  this 
section,  comprising  wood,  coal,  gas,  and  oil 
stoves,  embodying  all  the  modern  improve- 
ments for  cooking  and  heating;  furnaces  and 
ranges  of  the  best  makes,  tin,  sheet-iron  and 
copper  ware  of  all  kinds,  and  general  furnish- 
ings for  housekeeping.  A  full  line  is  also 
carried  of  plumbers'  supplies,  and  every  facil- 
ity is  afforded  for  the  prompt  and  perfect  ful- 
filment of  all  orders  for  sanitary  engineering 
and  plumbing.  Patrons  of  this  house  are  as- 
sured of  securing  the  greatest  satisfaction  in 
the  quality  and  price  of  goods. 

John  T.  W.  Ham.  Manufacturer  and 
Jobber  of  Hats,  Caps  and  Furs.  No.  4^s  Central 
Avenue,  Bracewell  Block. — This  enterprise  was 
founded  in  1839,  by  Mr.  A.  D.  Purinton,  and  in 
1  •<">'.  i  Mr.  Ham  became  a  member  of  the  firm  of 
Purinton  &  Ham,  succeeding  to  the  sole  con- 
trol in  1877.  The  store  as  regards  inferior  ar- 
rangements and  appointments  is  not  surpassed 
in  the  city,  while  the  stock  that  is  constantly 
carried  commends  its  own  merits  to  the  inspec- 
tion of  all.  A  large  and  influential  trade  is 
transacted  in  hats,  caps,  furs  and  gents'  fur- 
nishing goods  in  full  variety,  both  at  wholesale 
— embracing  everything  in  this  line — and  retail, 
the  assortment  being  full  and  complete  in  each 
department  and  embracing  everything  that  is 
new,  stylish,  fashionable  and  seasonable.  The 
fur  department  contains  all  the  latest  styles  in 
ladies'  furs,  seal-skin  sacks,  fur-lined  circulars, 
beaver,  otter,  and  other  fashionable  and  costly 
furs.  In  the  general  assortment  are  shown 
ladies'  and  gentlemen's  gloves,  scarfs  and  tip- 
pets; also,  carriage  and  sleigh  robes  of  black 
bear,  wolverine,  fox,  badger,  wolf,  buffalo  and 
other  species.  The  new  line  of  furs  which  are 
displayed  each  season  is  one  of  the  largest  and 
finest  to  be  found  in  this  section  of  the  coun- 
try, and  as  the  proprietor  is  prepared  to  manu- 
facture furs  in  all  articles  of  wearing  apparel 
he  can  offer  them  at  remarkably  low  prices. 
The  line  of  hats  includes  silk,  fur,  felt,  cloth 
and  straw  hats,  all  of  the  latest  fashion,  and 
sold  at  popular  prices.  There  is  also  a  fine 


slock  of  trunks,  bags  and  umbrellas.  Four 
cleiks  are  employed  in  the  store  and  one  sales- 
man on  the  road,  and  the  trade  is  large,  first- 
class  and  permanent  throughout  the  city  and 
State,  every  facility  being  at  hand  for  the 
prompt  and  perfect  fulfilment  of  all  orders. 
Mr.  Ham  is  a  native  of  Dover. 


E.  S.  Tasll  &  Co.,  Groceries  and  Shoe 
Findings;  No.  49'J  Central  Ave.— One  of  the  en- 
terprising establishments  in  the  grocery  trade 
of  Dover  is  that  of  Messrs.  E.  S.  Tash  it  Co. 
The  business  was  founded  some  thirty  years 
ago  by  Messrs.  A.  S.  and  George  \\".  Tash. 
the  present  film  succeeding  to  the  control 
March  4.  ISST.  The  store  is  spacious  in  size, 
and  well  adapted  for  the  large  and  active 
business  transacted  l.y  the  enterprise  and 
energy  of  the  proprietors.  The  stock  is  full 
and  complete  in  every  particular,  embracing 
all  the  articles  needed  by  families  in  the  staple 
grocery  line,  including  fine  teas  and  coffees, 
pure  spices,  the  leading  1  rands  of  family  flour, 
sugars,  syrups  and  molasses.  1  utter,  'cheese 
and  eggs,  canned  goods  in  great  variety,  green 
and  dried  fruits,  soaps,  starch  and  laundry 
requisites,  dairy,  garden  and  farm  products 
fresh  from  the  hands  of  the  producer,  and  an 
immense  variety  of  grocers'  small  wares,  the 
whole  constituting  a  well-selected  and  com- 
plete assortment.  Goods  are  purchased  direct 
of  manufacturers  and  producers,  in  large  quan- 
tities and  at  advantageous  rates,  enabling  the 
fiim  to  supply  their  customers  at  pi-ices  which 
defy  successful  competition.  The  firm  is 
composed  of  Messrs.  E.  S.  Tash  and  (;.  W. 
Gray,  both  natives  of  New  Hampshire,  and 
residents  here  for  many  years.  Mr.  Tash  is 
serge  an  t-at-arms  for  the  governor  and  coun- 
cil at  Concord. 


Charles  A.  Tufts,  Pharmacist,  Drugs  and 
Chemicals;  No.  85  Washington  Street. — The 
business  of  this  reliable  concern  was  originally 
founded  in  1815  by  Mr.  Asa  A.  Tufts,  a  skilled 
chemist,  and  was  successfully  conducted  by 
him  for  thirty  two  years,  his  son,  the  present 
proprietor,  succeeding  to  the  control  in  1847. 
Mr.  Tufts  is  a  native  of  Dover  and  is  one  of 
our  most  prominent  and  highly  respected  citi- 
zens. He  is  a  graduate  of  the  Massachusetts 
college  of  pharmacy,  and  also  of  the  medical 
department  of  Dartmouth  College.  He  is 
thoroughly  versed  in  tmttir'ui  'timlini,  and  in 
the  preparation  of  remedial  compounds  of  all 
kinds,  and  has  fully  illustrated  his  accuracy 
and  perfect  reliability  in  the  years  that  he  has 
catered  to  the  wants  of  the  public  in  this  line. 
The  quarteis  occupied  comprise  a  store  and 
basement  i'u  x  00  feet  in  dimensions  each. 
The  salesroom  contains  a  large,  well-selected, 
complete  stock  of  goods  incident  to  the  trade, 
and  the  laboratory  is  fully  supplied  with  all 
I  the  requisite  facilities  for  compounding  the 
'  most  difficult  prescriptions  and  medicines. 
Mr.  Tufts  has  filled  the  positions  of  city 
school  committee,  city  councilman  and  al- 
derman, state  senator,  for  many  years  trustee 
of  state  asylum  for  the  insane,  member  and 
president  of  the  state  board  of  pharmacy. 
He  is  an  honorary  member  of  the  Baltimore 
and  California  colleges  of  pharmacy,  and  of  the 
Pharmaceutical  Association  of  Massachusetts. 
Pennsylvania,  South  Carolina,  and  Iowa. 


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CITY  OF  DOVER. 


B.  F.  Rackley,  Apothecary,  No.  448  Cen- 
tral Ave.,  National  Block. — From  the  very  earli- 
est ages  the  art  of  preparing  the  compounds 
that  alleviate  and  remove  pain  and  heal  the 
sick  has  been  regarded  as  among  the  highest 
of  human  functions.  Nor  has  time  in  any  de- 
gree taken  from  the  importance  attaching  to 
the  calling  of  the  apothecary,  the  well-ordered 
pharmacy  being  one  of  the  most  indispensable 
features  of  progress  in  every  community  in  our 
day,  as  it  need  scarcely  be  stated.  And  in  this 
connection  attention  is  directed  to  the  spacious 
and  handsome  drug  store  of  B.  F.  Rackley,  de- 
sirably situated  at  Xo.  448  Central  Ave.,  in  the 
National  Block,  and  which  is  in  all  respects 
one  of  the  finest  and  best  equipped  establish- 
ments of  the  kind  in  or  around  Dover,  none  en- 
gaged in  this  line  hereabouts  enjoying  a  higher 
reputation  for  pure  and  fresh  drugs  and  medi- 
cines and  excellent  proprietary  remedies,  or 
for  accuracy  and  reliability  in  compounding 
and  dispensing  prescriptions  than  Mr.  Kackley, 
who  is  by  common  consent  one  of  the  leading 
members  of  the  pharmaceutical  profession  in 
this  part  of  the  State,  while  his  patronage  is 
fully  commensurate  with  his  name  and  stand- 
ing. This  admirably  conducted  and  flourish- 
ing store  was  established  some  twenty  odd 
years  ago,  and  from  its  inception  to  the  present 
day  has  steadily  grown  in  public  favor  and 
confidence,  well  deserved,  the  business  grow- 
ing apace  annually,  until  now  it  is  at  once 
large,  prosperous  and  permanent;  while  the 
specialties  put  up  here  are  in  steady  and  exten- 
sive demand  in  the  trade  throughout  the  entire 
New  England  States,  owing  to  their  unequivo- 
cal merit.  The  store,  which  is  20  x  80  feet  in 
dimensions,  is  elegantly  fitted  up  and  tastefully 
arranged — a  superb  Tuft's  soda  fountain,  fine 
show  cases,  and  attractive  appointments  ren- 
dering a  very  inviting  display,  and  a  large  and 
carefully  assorted  stock  is  constantly  carried, 
including  besides  a  complete  line  of  pure  drugs 
and  medicines,  chemicals,  paints,  oils,  extracts, 
acids,  alcohol,  spirits,  flavors,  and  everything 
comprehended  in  druggists'  sundries — sponges, 
soaps,  chamois,  medicated  paper,  mineral  wa- 
ters, etc. ;  also,  fancy  leather  novelties,  cutlery, 
stationery,  toilet  articles,  perfumery,  candies, 
confectionery,  cigars  and  tobacco.  Three  ca- 
pable and  efficient  assistants  are  in  attendance, 
a  fine  prescription  trade  (which  is  a  specialty) 
being  done,  and  among  the  preparations  of 
which  Mr.  Rackley  is  sole  proprietor,  may  be 
named  the  following  well  and  favorably  known 
remedies:  .Rackley's  Sarsaparilla  and  Electric 
Pills,  for  the  cure  of  scrofula,  scrofulous  sores, 
and  all  diseases  arising  from  scrofula  in  the 
blood,  and  for  purifying  and  renovating  the 
whole  system;  Rackley's  Ginger  Cordial,  for 
diarrhoea,  cholera  morbus,  dyspepsia,  colic, 
heartburn,  etc.,  etc. ;  Rackley's  Favorite  Hair 
Dressing,  for  preserving  and  beautifying  the 
human  hair;  Rackley's  Ivory  Dentifrice;  and 
Homai's  Persian  Wash,  etc. 


C.  E.  Bacon,  Jeweller,  Fine  Watch  Repair- 
ing and  Engraving  a  Specialty,  No.  388  Central 
Avenue. — It  is  evident  from  a  study  of  an- 
cient history,  that  the  art  of  making  jewellery 
was  one  of  the  first  at  which  mankind  arrived, 
and  that  the  taste  for  personal  decoration  is  a 
universal  expression  of  human  existence  in  all 
ages.  By  the  improvements  made  in  the  man- 


ufacture, the  cost  of  jewellery  has  in  these  mod- 
ern times  been  so  much  reduced  as  to  make  its 
use  practically  universal.  A  leading  head- 
quarters in  Dover  tor  both  watches,  clocks  ami 
jewellery  is  the  establishment  of  Mr.  C.  E.  Ba- 
con, at  No.  388  Central  Avenue.  This  gentleman 
has  been  established  in  business  here  for  the 
past  thirty  years,  and  has  by  honest  endeavor 
and  enterprising,  legitimate  methods,  built  up 
a  reputation  and  a  trade  that  places  him  in  the 
front  rank  of  popularity  and  success.  His  store 
is  one  of  the  prominent  centres  of  trade  on 
this  busy  thoroughfare,  and  is  ably  conducted 
in  all  its  departments.  In  watches,  clocks,  jew- 
ellery, silverware  and  optical  goods,  the  display 
is  very  attractive  and  the  assortments  are  equal 
to  any  in  the  city.  The  goods  have  all  been 
selected  with  care  and  judgment,  exhibiting 
a  wide  range  in  value,  and  are  calculated  to 
meet  the  wants  of  the  greatest  possible  number 
of  buyers.  Special  attention  is  given  to  fine 
engraving  by  an  artist  of  unequalled  merit, 
whose  work  is  greatly  admired  by  the  public, 
and  watch  repairing  of  all  kinds  is  promptly 
and  skilfully  executed.  The  house  is  prepared 
to  give  the  best  satisfaction  in  all  its  operations, 
and  the  proprietor  is  consistent  in  his  deter- 
mination to  furnish  first-class  goods  and  satis- 
factory service  at  the  lowest  possible  prices. 
Ample  capital  is  employed  in  the  enterprise, 
and  it  is  recognized  as  an  important  factor  in 
the  mercantile  development  of  the  city.  Mr. 
Bacon  is  still  in  the  early  prime  of  life,  prompt, 
obliging  and  popular  in  his  business  dealings, 
and  reliable  and  responsible  in  all  the  relations 
of  life. 


R.  H.  &  H,  O.  Woodfoerry,  Manufact- 
urers of  Misses',  Women's  and  Children's 
Shoes,  corner  Park  and  Dover  Streets. — A  very 
popular  and  well-known  establishment  in  Dover 
engaged  in  this  Jine  of  manufactures  is  the 
one  named  in  the  caption  of  this  sketch.  The 
firm  "began  business  about  a  score  of  years  ago 
at  Beverly,  Mass.,  under  the  style  of  Wood- 
berry  Bros.,  and  on  Febuary  3,  188G,  they 
opened  as  a  branch  concern  in  Dover  the  largo 
brick  factory  .located  on  the  corner  of  Park 
and  Dover  streets,  under  the  style  of  R.  H.  & 
H.  O.  Woodberry:  The  factory  is  a  substantial 
five  story  building,  fitted  'up  and  completely 
equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved  machin- 
ery required  in  the  production  of  women's, 
misses'  and  children's  shoes.  Employment  is 
given  to  two  hundred  hands,  skilled  and1  ex- 
perienced in  the  business;  and  the  products 
consist  principally  of  shoes  of  the  medium 
grade,  all  of  which  are  made  of  the  very  bc^t 
quality  of  materials,  fine  workmanship,  and 
of  the  latest  and  most  fashionable  styles 
adapted  to  the  wants  of  first-class  retailers 
and  jobbers.  All  the  operations  of  the  factory 
are  conducted  under  the  close  supervision  of 
the  manager,  Mr.  Joseph  T.  Woodberry.  a 
shoemaker  of  vast  experience,  and  the  firm  are 
thus  enabled  to  ensure  complete  satisfaction 
to  their  customers  in  every  particular.  The 
trade  is  not  confined  to  the  New  England 
States,  but  extends  throughout  all  portions 
of  the  Union  from  Maine  to  California.  The 
concern  is  in  every  respect  a  representative 
one,  and  the  products  of  the  establishment 
are  everywhere  appreciated  for  their  uniform, 
excellence  and  their  reasonable  price. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


79 


HI.  Killoreii  &  Co.,  Dry  Goods,  Fancy 
Goods,  etc.,  No.  462  Central  Avenue. — The 
city  of  Dover  has  a  number  of  first-class 
houses  engaged  in  the  dry  and  fancy  goods 
trade,  prominent  among  which  is  the  estab- 
lishment of  M.  Killoreii  &  Co.,  located  at  Xo. 
462  Central  Avenue.  This  enterprise  was 
inaugurated  in  April,  1887,  and  its  manage- 
ment has  been  characterized  by  such  enter- 
prise and  ability  as  to  command  universal 
approbation  and  a  liberal  and  rapidly  increas- 
ing patronage.  The  store  is  one  of  the  most 
attractive  on  this  popular  thoroughfare,  and 
is  admirably  arranged  for  the  display  of  goods 
and  the  comfort  and  convenience  of  customers. 
The  stock  of  dry  goods,  fancy  goods  and 
small  wares  is  one  of  the  finest  in  the  city, 
comprising  all  the  most  desirable  styles  of 
dress  goods  in  silks,  satins,  velvets,  plushes 
and  prints,  white  goods  and  domestics,  hos- 
iery, gloves  and  underwear,  corsets,  bustles 
and  hoop-skirts,  black  laces,  gimps  and  fringes, 
embroidery  and  knitting  silks,  canvas  and 
felt  tidies  in  all  colors,  zephyr,  saxony  and 
fancy  yarns,  lace  collars  and  fichus,  and  all 
the  novelties  in  fancy  goods  and  small  wares. 
The  house  buys  exclusively  from  manufact- 
urers and  importers,  thereby  giving  its  cus- 
tomers the  benefits  previously  acquired  by 
jobbing  houses.  The  stock  is  always  com- 
plete in  every  department,  is  constantly  being 
renewed  by  fresh  invoices,  and  something 
new,  beautiful  and  useful  is  to  be  found  on 
its  shelves  and  counters.  The  services  of  six 
clerks  and  salesladies  are  required  to  meet 
the  demands  of  the  trade,  and  patrons  come 
from  town  and  country.  Popular  prices  pre- 
vail in  every  branch  of  the  business,  and 
promptness,  liberality  and  enterprise  are  the 
characteristics  of  the  house.  Mr.  Killoren, 
the  proprietor,  is  a  well-known  business  man 
of  Dover,  interested  in  various  enterprises  in 
this  city,  and  is  assisted  in  the  management 
of  this  establishment  by  Mrs.  Killoren,  who 
presides,  in  his  absence,  with  grace  and  popu- 
larity. 


Ebcii  C.  Barry,  Meats  and  Provisions, 
X<>.  497  Central  Ave. — A  leading  source  of  sup- 
ply in  this  line  in  Dover  is  the  market  of  Mr. 
Eben  C.  Barry  at  Xo.  497  Central  Avenue.  This 
gentleman  is  one  of  the  prominent  butchers  in 
this  city,  and  has  been  established  in  trade 
here  since  1872.  He  keeps  constantly  on  hand  a 
large  stock  of  fresh  beef,  pork,  lamb,  mutton, 
veal,  sausages,  and  all  kinds  of  fresh,  smoked, 
salt  and  corned  meats.  His  market  is  kept 
scrupulously  neat  and  clean,  and  the  meats  are 
perfectly  preserved  and  reliable  in  every  re- 
spect. Only  the  best  stock  in  prime  condition 
are  slaughtered,  a  fact  which  is  well  known  by 
the  patrons  of  this  house,  who  appreciate  by 
their  custom  the  efforts  made  by  Mr.  Barry  to 
furnish  them  with  healthy  and  wholesome 
meats  and  provisions.  His  goods  are  kept 
fresh  and  sweet,  and  are  delivered  promptly  to 
any  part  of  the  city.  Competent  assistants  are 
employed,  and  customers  are  liberally  and 
courteously  treated.  Mr.  Barry  is  a  native  of 
Xew  Hampshire,  with  a  thorough  knowledge 
of  all  the  needs  and  requirements  of  his  busi- 
ness, and  eminently  popular  and  successful  in 
meeting  all  its  demands. 


J.  Doiidero  &  Co.,  Wholesale  Dealers  in 
Foreign  and  Domestic  Fruits,  Xo.  486  Central 
Avenue,  corner  of  Third  Street. — Mr.  J.  Don- 
dero  was  born  in  Italy,  but  has  resided  in  the 
United  States  many  years,  and  came  to  this 
city  some  time  ago.  He  established  himself  in 
this  enterprise  on  Xovember  7,  1886,  and  occu- 
pies a  commodious  store  which  is  eligibly  lo- 
cated at  Xo.  486  Central  Avenue  on  the  corner 
of  Third  Street.  He  deals  in  all  kinds  of 
choice  foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  and  makes 
a  specialty  of  bananas,  keeping  on  ^hand  both 
the  Jamaica  growths  and  those  from  Aspiitwall 
and  Central  America.  His  store  is  a  busy  scene 
every  day,  receiving  and  shipping  fruits.  He 
also  deals  very  extensively  in  pine-apples, 
cocoa-nuts,  oranges  and  lemons  from  the  trop- 
ical climes  of  North  and  South  America:  also 
from  the  Mediterranean  ports;  also  limes, 
Malaga  grapes  from  Spain,  and  Tokios  from 
Southern  California,  raisins,  figs,  etc.,  also  all 
kinds  of  domestic  fruits  and  berries.  Mr.  Don- 
dero's  trade  is  both  wholesale  and  re  tail,  extend- 
ing not  only  throughout  the  city,  but  the  entire 
surrounding  country.  He  is  prepared  to  fill 
orders  of  any  magnitude  for  any  kinds  of 
fruit  at  the  shortest  notice  and  at  prices  beyond 
competition.  Mr.  Joseph  D.  Jovine  is  the  able 
and  efficient  partner  of  the  firm,  and  has  a 
large  and  extensive  knowledge  of  the  fruit 
business  in  all  its  branches.  He  was  born  in 
Italy  in  1848.  and  came  to  America  in  1873,  and 
has  1  een  in  Dover  since  1884,  and  has  been  in 
this  line  of  business  for  some  seven  years. 

W.  E.  Browne,  Watchmaker  and  Jewel- 
ler, and  Bro\viie  &  Stevens,  -Dealers  in 
Books,  Periodicals,  Stationery,  and  Fancy 
Goods,  No.  354  Central  Avenue. — The  flourish- 
ing stores  of  W.  E.  Browne,  watchmaker  and 
jeweller,  and  Browne  &  Stevens,  dealers  in 
books,  periodicals,  fancy  goods  and  novelties, 
both  located  on  the  same  premises  at  No.  354 
Central  Avenue,  are  each  among  the  leading 
and  most  reliable  concerns  of  the  kind  in  town ; 
Mr.  Browne  being  in  all  respects  one  of  the 
forempst  exponents  of  the  watchmakers'  and 
jewellers'  art  hereabouts,  while  in  the  other 
store  can  at  all  times  be  found  a  complete  and 
first-class  line  of  literature,  magazines,  news- 
papers, pictorials,  artistic  cards,  stationery, 
toys  and  a  multifarious  assortment  of  novelties 
and  small  wares,  patrons  and  purchasers  being 
always  assured  of  getting  an  excellent  article, 
honorable  dealing  and  satisfactory  treatment 
in  either  establishment.  The  joint  enterprise 
was  started  in  1886.  The  entire  premises  occu- 
py a  20  x  70  foot  floor  and  basement,  the 
store  being  divided  into  two  distinct  apart- 
ments, which  are  both  neatly  fitted  up  and 
tastefully  appointed,  while  a  full  and  fine  stock 
is  constantly  carried  in  both.  On  the  one  side 
is  displayed  a  very  superior  assortment  of  gold 
and  silver  watches,  clocks  of  every  style  and 
variety,  elegant  jewellery  of  all  kinds,  silver 
and  plated  ware,  spectacles,  eye-glasses  and 
optical  goods,  and  on  the  other  side,  books, 
periodicals,  magazines,  New  York  and  Boston 
daily  papers,  general  stationery,  leather  goods, 
art  novelties,  cutlery,  picture  frames,  picto- 
rials, holiday  specialties,  toys,  dolls,  and  fancy 
articles.  Fine  watch,  clock,  and  jewellery  re- 
pairing also  is  executed  in  the  most  superior 
and  prompt  manner. 


80 


CITY  OF  DOVER. 


I.  B.  Williams  &  Sons,  Tanners  and 
Manufacturers  of  Oak-Tanned  Leather  Belting, 
Raw-Hide  and  Tanned  Lace  Leather. — There 
is  nothing  connected  with  modern  manufactur- 
ing that  plays  a  more  important  part  than 
belting.  By  its  means,  power  is  transmitted 
from  the  engine  to  the  machinery  with  the 
least  possible  friction.  At  various  times  in- 
ventive minds  have  turned  their  attention  to 
the  production  of  belting  from  such  substances 
as  cotton,  rubber,  linen,  etc.,  but  in  every  case 
with  little  or  no  benefit.  Where  the  first  cost 
has  been  lessened,  the  use  of  any  other  than 
leather  belting  has  always  proved  to  be  far 
more  expensive  in  the  long  run.  One  of  the 
oldest  and  most  extensive  houses  engaged  in 
the  production  of  oak-tanned  leather  belting  is 
that  of  Messrs.  I.  B.  Williams  &  Sbns,  of 
Dover.  This  house  was  founded  in  1842,  by 
Mr.  I.  B.  Williams,  who  died  in  1885,  since 
which  time  the  business  has  been  conducted 
by  his  two  sons,  Messrs.  F.  B.  and  G.  H.  Wil- 
liams, who  had  been  members  of  the  firm  for 
several  years  and  had  been  trained  in  the  art 
of  manufacture  from  their  youth  up.  The 
plant  of  the  firm  comprises  a  substantial  brick 
structure,  containing  four  floors  and  a  base- 
ment, 80  x  100  feet  in  dimensions,  which  is 
thoroughly  equipped  for  the  systematic  and 
successful  prosecution  of  the  work  in  hand. 
It  is  operated  by  a  60  horse-power  steam  en- 
gine, and  furnished  with  all  the  latest  im- 
proved machinery  and  tools  known  to  the 
trade,  employment  being  provided  for  fifty 
skilled  hands.  The  attention  of  the  firm  is 
especially  directed  to  the  manufacture  of  belt- 
ing from  pure  oak -tanned  leather,  and  in  all 
the  various  shapes  and  sizes  required  by  the 
trade.  They  also  make  raw-hide  and  tanned 
lace  leather,  and  are  known  far  and  wide 
as  tanners  and  manufacturers  of  the  largest 
experience  and  of  well-established  reputation. 
Their  goods  are  considered  as  the  standard  in 
every  market  of  the  world  where  they  have 
been  introduced  and  tested,  and  as  unsur- 


passed for  durability,  strength  and  perfect 
workmanship.  In  every  department  of  their 
business  it  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  concern 
either  better  equipped  or  possessing  more 
comprehensive  facilities  for  the  transaction  of 
a  large  trade  and  the  production  of  a  superior 
class  of  goods.  The  business  in  its  extent  and 
importance  occupies  a  prominent  place  among 
the  manufacturing  enterprises  of  this  State, 
and  reflects  the  highest  credit  upon  the  man- 
agement which  has  made  it  a  prosperous  and 
growing  enterprise.  The  trade  of  the  hous.- 
extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States 
and  to  many  foreign  countries,  and  is  annually 
increasing  in  magnitude  and  importance.  The 
Messrs.  Williams  are  natives  of  Dover,  practi- 
cal and  experienced  manufacturers,  and  young 
men  of  enterprise,  business  ability  and  per- 
sonal social  worth. 


A.  W.  Ward,  Undertaker  and  Practical 
Embalmer,  Xos.  12  and  14  Third  Street. — In 
November,  1884,  Mr.  Ward  started  business  on 
his  own  account,  and  he  has  been  accorded  a 
very  liberal  and  substantial  patronage.  ITe 
occupies  a  neatly  fitted  up  store,  20  x  40  !'<•<•  t  in 
dimensions,  and  here  is  carried  a  very  fine 
stock  of  coffins,  caskets  and  funeral  requisites 
of  every  description.  As  a  funeral  director, 
Mr.  A.  X.  Ward's  services  are  in  frequent  d:-- 
mand,  and  he  gives  particular  attention  to  the 
embalming  of  bodies  by  the  latest  and  most 
approved  process.  Mr.  Ward  talies  full  charge 
of  funerals,  furnishing  everything  required  in 
the  best  and  most  reliable  manner,  and  dis- 
charges the  responsible  duties  incident  to  such 
occasions  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  both 
relatives  and  friends.  He  is  thoroughly 
familiar  with  every  detail  of  the  business.  Mr. 
Ward  resides  in  the  rooms  above  the  store,  and 
orders  received  at  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night 
receive  immediate  attention.  He  is  a  native 
of  Brockton,  Mass..  and  a  gentleman  of  the 
highest  personal  and  commercial  integrity  as 
well  as  of  energy  and  business  ability. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


81 


Strafford  National  Bank.— Early  in 
the  first  decade  of  the  present  century,  or  to 
be  more  concise,  in  the  year  1803,  the  veritable 
old  land-mark,  whose  name  stands  at  the  head 
of  this  sketch  was  organized,  and  from  the  in- 
ception of  the  institution  down  to  the  present 
day,  its  history  marks  a  record  of  steady 
progress,  the  bank  growing  in  public  favor  and 
confidence  annually  during  the  eighty-five 
years  of  its  existence,  until  now  its  connections 
are  of  a  most  substantial  and  gratifying- 
character,  being  by  common  consent  among 
the  most  staple  and  reliable  financial  institu- 
tions in  this  section  of  the  country,  as  well  as 
the  oldest  in  Dover,  and  one  of  the  oldest 
banks  in  the  entire  State.  The  Strafford 
National  was  duly  incorporated' at  the  period 
mentioned  as  the  Strafford  Bank,  and  under 
this  title  it  was  conducted  up  to  1865,  when  it 
was  reorganized  under  the  national  banking 
act  as  the  Strafford  National  Bank,  with  $120,- 
000,  afterwards  increased  to  $200,000,  capital. 
It  has  a  handsome  exhibit  of  $50,000.00  sur- 
plus and  $20,000.00  undivided  profits,  besides 
about  $75,000  in  real  estate,  and  premises  to- 
day amply  attest  the  stability  and  flourishing 
condition  of  the  bank  and  place  the  institu- 
tion and  its  management  far  beyond  the  re- 
quirement of  any  need  of  praise  these  pages 
could  bestow.  A  general  banking  business  is 
carried  on,  collections  being  made  on  all 
points;  exchanges  bought  and  sold;  drafts 
issued  on  England,  Ireland  and  Scotland,  and 
bonds,  securities  and  fiscals  of  all  kinds  are 
negotiated;  in  short,  everything  that  properly 
pertains  to  banking  and  finance,  while  the  de- 
posits are  large  and  increase  yearly.  The 
officers  of  -the  institution  are  W.  S.  Ste*vens, 
president;  E.  R.  Brown,  cashier;  and  C.  S. 
Cartland,  assistant  cashier;  the  board  of  direc- 
tor.s  being  composed  of  Messrs.  W.  S.  Stevens, 
Jeremiah  Ilorne,  John  McDuffee,  Charles  H. 
Sawyer,  Jeremiah  Smith,  E.  R.  Brown  and 
Samuel  C.  Fisher. 


C.  E.  TTIarstoii,  Dover  Foundry  and  Ma- 
chine Works,  Manufacturer  of  Iron  and  Brass 
Castings,  Machine  Work,  etc.,  No.  31  Second 
St. — A  representative  house,  engaged  in  the 
manufacture  and  sale  of  iron  and  brass  cast- 
ings, machine  work,  etc.,  is  that  of  Mr.  C.  E. 
Marston,  Dover  Foundry  and  Machine  Works. 
This  foundry  was  established  fifty  years  ago, 
but  the  present  proprietor  added  the  machine 
works  in  1876.  The  foundry,  pattern  and  .ma- 
chine shops  are  spacious,  and  are  supplied  with 
all  modern  appliances,  tools  and  machinery 
known  to  the  trade.  Thirty  experienced 
moulders,  mechanics,  etc.,  are  employed,  and 
the  machinery  is  driven  by  steam  power.  Mr. 
Marston  manufactures  largely  plumbers'  pipe 
and  fittings,  steam  heating  apparatus,  boilers, 
lamp  posts,  horse  hitching  posts,  iron  columns, 
pulleys,  shafting,  hangers,  radiators,  feed 
water  heaters,  pumps,  etc.  He  likewise  deals 
in  wrought-iron  pipe,  engines,  gas  fittings, 
steam  pumps,  steam  fittings,  gas  fixtures,  brass 
valves,  etc.,  while  at  the  same  time  he  gives  es- 
timates for  piping  for  gas,  and  heating  build- 
ings by  steam,  and  for  all  kinds  of  iron  work. 
Faithful  attention  is  given  to  whatever  may  be 
required  in  iron  and  brass  castings,  while  the 
greatest  care  is  exercised  in  the  selection  of 
the  proper  qualities  of  metal  and  in  the  deli- 


cate processes  of  casting,  especially  where 
soundness  and  accuracy  are  required  in  the  fin- 
ished articles.  Mr.  Marston  is  a  native  of  Great 
Falls. 


Henry  C.  Goodwin,  Pharmacist  and 
Stationer,  No.  1  Bracewell  Building,  Central 
Street,  corner  First.— This  house  was  estab- 
lished by  its  present  proprietor  in  1874, 
and  is  included  among  the  finer  class  of  phar- 
macies in  this  city.  The  store  is  spacious  in 
size,  admirably  fitted  up,  and  replete  with 
everything  required  to  constitute  a  first-class 
drug  and  prescription  establishment.  The  ex- 
tensive and  well  selected  stock  embraces  a  full 
line  of  pure  drugs,  chemicals  and  medicines, 
toilet  and  nursery  articles,  fancy  goods  and 
stationery,  school  books,  confectionery  and 
cigars,  soda  and  mineral  waters,  and  a  careful- 
ly assorted  stock  of  such  patent  or  proprietary 
medicines  as  are  known  to  possess  healing 
virtues  and  curative  properties  devoid  of  del- 
eterious or  injurious  elements.  Mr.  Goodwin 
also  makes  a  line  of  preparations  that  are 
highly  prized  by  his  patrons  and  have  a  large 
sale,  among  which  are  sarsaparilla,  tooth  pow- 
der, all-healing  ointment,  anti-bilious  bitters, 
kidney  and  liver  medicine,  stomach  bitters, 
Lewis'  cholera  cordial,  cough  mixture,  etc., 
etc.  The  compounding  of  physicians'  pre- 
scriptions and  family  recipes  receives  that 
careful  and  intelligent  professional  attention 
which  their  important  character  so  impera- 
tively demands,  and  accuracy  and  precision 
invariably  prevail  in  every  department  of  the 
business.  Mr.  Goodwin  is  a  native  of  Milton, 
N.  H.,  and  an  accomplished  pharmacist  and  a 
reliable  and  trustworthy  business  man. 

Frank  C.  Snow  &  Co.,  Merchant  Tai- 
lors, and  Dealers  in  Keady-Made  Clothing,  No. 
446  Central  Avenue. — The  history  of  prominent 
representatives  of  the  tailor's  art  in  Dover 
must  make  special  mention  of  Messrs.  Frank 
C.  Snow  &  Co.,  whose  popular  establishment 
is  located  at>  No.  446  Central  Avenue.  The 
business  was  originally  established  in  1876,  by 
Mr.  Frank  C.  Snow,  and  in  1880  the  present 
firm  was  organized  by  the  admission  to  parti 
nershjp  of  Mr.  George  W.  Snow.  The  prem- 
ises occupied  by  the  business  comprise  two 
floors  and  a  basement,  20  x  80  feet  each.  The 
firm  exhibit  one  of  the  finest  stocks  of  cloths 
and  trimmings  to  be  found  in  the  State.  The 
very  best  sources  of  American  and  European 
production  have  contributed  to  its  wealth,  and 
\i  is  thoroughly  complete  in.  material,  design 
and  novelty.  The  firm  devote  their  special  at- 
tention to  fine  custom  work,  and  the  garments 
produced  by  them  are  simply  perfection  in 
style,  fit  and  artistic  workmanship.  Among 
their  permanent  customers  are  many  of  the 
best  dressed  citizens  of  this  city,  who  under- 
stand the  merits  of  a  first-class  tailor,  and  who 
have  found  in  this  establishment  not  only  a 
line  of  goods  that  is  at  all  times  superior,  but 
where  the  general  make-up,  fit  and  trimming 
of  a  garment  is  a  matter  of  careful  considera- 
tion and  study.  The  house  is  large  and  em- 
ployment is  furnished  to  twenty  hands.  A  full 
line  of  ready-made  clothing  is  also  dealt  in, 
and  in  each  department  popular  prices  prevail. 
The  Messrs.  Snow  are  natives  of  Dover,  and 
young  men  of  enterprise  and  business  ability. 


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CITY  OF  DOVER. 


The  Hawthorne,  A.  II.  Place,  Proprietor. 
No.  5-v>  Central  Avenue. — A  popular  stopping 
place  in  Dover  for  the  travelling  public,  and 
one  which  is  always  pleasantly  remembered 
by  those  who  have  ever  put  up  there,  is  the 
Hawthorne,  located  at  No.  523  Central  Avenue. 
Although  not  the  largest  hotel  in  the  city  yet 
the  accommodations  to  be  found  here  are  of 
the  best,  and  the  table  is  conducted  upon  a 
scale  of  liberality  but  rarely  equalled  else- 
where. It  is  )>ar  excellence  the  place  for  good 
liver's  sojourning  in  this  vicinity.  The  Haw- 
thorne was  opened  to  the  public  in  1883, 
springing  into  popularity  at  the  outset,  and  its 
patronage  is  of  a  first-class,  influential  charac- 
ter. The  house  is  a  two-story  brick  structure, 
excellently  appointed  throughout,  provided 
with  every  modern  convenience,  and  furnished 
in  comfortable,  home-like  manner.  Oil  the 
first  iloor  arc  the  office,  parlor,  dining-room 
and  bar,  the  latter  well  stocked  with  choice 
wines  and  liquors,  and  on  the  second  floor  are 
the  airy,  clean,  and  well-kept  sleeping  apart- 
ments. The  terms  per  day  are  but  two  dol- 
lars. A  first-class  stable  is  connected  with 
the  house  from  which  stylish  turn-outs  can 
be  had  at  reasonable  prices.  The  proprietor, 
Mr.  A.  It.  Place,  is  a  native  of  this  State  and 
lias  a  wide  social  and  business  acquaintance 
by  whom  he  is  held  in  general  esteem.  Dur- 
ing the  late  war  he  served  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  for 
three  years  and  four  months,  under  the  com- 
mand of  Admiral  Farragut,  and  took  an  active 
part  in  many  important  events. 

Hasty  Brothers,  Jlestaurant,  Ice-Cream 
Saloon,  Confectionery,  Cigars,  etc.,  No.  396 
Central  Avenue. — These  gentlemen  were  born 
in  Great  Falls,  X.  H.,  but  have  resided  in  Dover 
for  some  time.  They  founded  this  enterprise 
in  May,  1887,  and  have  met  with  success,  and 
are  now  enjoying  a  trade  that  is  seldom  ac- 
corded to  much  older  similar  establishments. 
The  premises  comprise  a  salesroom,  dining- 
room,  ice-cream  parlor  and  an  admirably 
equipped  kitchen.  The  other  apartments  are 
furnished  and  supplied  with  every  convenience 
for  the  comfort  of  patrons.  They  carry  «, 
stock  of  fine  French  and  American  confec- 
tionery, pastries,  cakes;  also  foreign  and 
domestic  fruits,  and  nuts;  soda  water  with 
pure  and  unadulterated  fruit  flavoring,  syrups, 
etc.  The  ice-cream  parlor  in  the  rear  is  fitted 
up  in  a  very  handsome  manner,  while  the  ice- 
cream that  is  served  is  made  of  the  purest 
materials  and  entirely  free  from  any  impure 
or  deleterious  substances.  The  Messrs.  Hasty 
also  prepare  chops,  steaks,  cutlets,  poultry 
and  game  in  season  to  oi-cler,  also  oysters, 
clams,  crabs,  lobsters,  «tc.  They  make  a 
specialty  of  making  ice-cream  to  order  for 
balls,  weddings,  receptions,  parties,  church 
and  Sunday  School  festivals  and  picnics ;  also 
suppers  and  meals  for  parties  served  expedi- 
tion sly.  They  are  young,  wide-awake  and 
energetic  business  men,  and  have  established 
for  themselves  an  excellent  reputation  as 
caterers  and  reliable  men  in  all  their  deal- 
ings. 

D.  C.  M.  Pierce,  Meats,  Fish,  Oysters  and 
Vegetables,  No.  502  Central  Avenue. — Mr. 
Pierce  has  been  engaged  in  business  in  this 
community  for  many  years,  and  opened  his 


present  establishment  in  July,  1887.  He  is 
prosecuting  his  trade  in  a  live,  enterprising 
manner,  worthy  of  the  success  which  he  has 
quickly  acquired.  His  market  is  spacious  in 
size,  fitted  up  with  all  conveniences  for  facil- 
itating the  trade  and  for  the  preservation  of 
meats  and  perishable  articles  during  the  sum- 
mer. He  carries  a  stock  of  slaughtered  meats, 
including  beef,  pork,  lamb,  mutton,  veal,  sau- 
sage, hams,  shoulders,  tongues,  tripe,  salt, 
corned  and  smoked  meats,  all  of  which  are 
kept  fresh  and  pure.  He  butchers  only  the 
best  cattle,  in  prime  condition,  a  fact  which  his 
patrons  thoroughly  appreciate,  and  furnishes 
only  good,  healthy  and  reliable  meats.  Com- 
petent assistants  are  employed,  and  customers 
are  treated  with  liberality  and  promptness. 
Mr.  Pierce  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  hav- 
ing a  perfect  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  his 
trade  and  the  respect  and  confidence  of  tho 
general  community. 


A.  Reynolds,  Boots,  Shoes  and 
Rubbers,  Bracewell  Block.  —  Mr.  Reynolds  was 
established  here  in  1875,  and  has  experienced 
a  steady  increase  in  popularity  and  a  remarka- 
bly healthy  growth.  The  business  premises 
comprise  a  store  and  basement,  20  x  75  feet 
each,  and  the  place  is  thoroughly  attractive 
and  well  kept,  arranged  for  convenience  of 
inspection  and  sale,  and  is  the  centre  of  a  large 
and  active  trade.  Of  the  stock  it  is  sufficient 
to  say  that  it  is  simply  complete  in  each  and 
every  particular,  embracing  a  full  lifte  of  boots, 
shoes,  rubbers  and  slippers  of  all  grades  of 
size,  weight  and  quality,  and  suited  for  the 
wear  of  ladies,  gentlemen,  misses,  youth,  boys 
and  'children.  The  laboring  man  can  here 
supply  his  needs  in  the  way  of  stout  and  dura- 
ble goods,  and  the  dressy  customer  will  find  a 
beautiful  assortment  of  the  nobbiest  and  most 
stylish  goods  in  the  market,  noted  for  artistic 
workmanship,  fine  finish  and  easy  fit.  The 
most  celebrated  manufactures  of  the  country 
are  represented  in  the  stock,  and  all  classes  of 
people  are  readily  suited  and  pleased  by  the 
provision  here  made  for  their  varied  require- 
ments. Mr.  Reynolds  is  a  native  of  Dover,. 
and  one  of  its  well-known  citizens. 


Oeo.  F.  \iite  &.  Co.,  Meats  and  Vegeta- 
bles, Country  Produce,  etc.;  No.  13  Third 
Street. — This  business  has  been  actively  prose- 
cuted for  twenty  years  by  the  senior  part- 
ner. The  market  is  well  fitted  up  with  all 
conveniences  for  the  trade,  and  with  every 
modern  improvement  for  the  preservation  of 
meats  during  summer,  and  is  always  kept 
neat  and  clean.  A  fine  stock  of  meat  is  kept 
on  hand,  including  beef,  pork.  veal,  lamb 
mutton,  sausage,  smoked  hams,  shoulders, 
tongue,  salt  meats,  etc.,  which  are  always 
fresh  and  desirable.  This  firm  deal  largely 
in  Chicago  dressed  beef,  and  butcher  their 
own  lambs,  calves,  etc.  They  also  keep  a 
fresh  stock  of  vegetables  and  farm  products, 
and  deal  in  fish  on  Fridays.  Goods  are 
promptly  delivered  to  all  parts  of  the  city,  and 
all  orders  are  filled  with  care  and  despatch. 
The  members  of  the  firm.  Messrs.  George  F. 
and  George  W.  Nute,  are  both  natives  of  Dover, 
reliable  and  responsible  in  all  their  dealings. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AX  I)  MERCHANTS. 


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Sullivan  &  Littlcfield,  Apothecaries,  No. 
89  Washington  Street. — This  popular  and  well- 
patronized  institution  was  founded  in  1883  by 
Messrs.  Sullivan  &  Harris,  the  firm  style  chang- 
ing to  the  present  form  in  1886,  on  the  retire- 
ment of  Mr.  Harris  and  the  admission  of  Mr. 
Littlefield  as  a  partner.  The  store  has  an 
area  of  25  x  60  feet,  is  superbly  fitted  up,  and 
is  one  of  the  handsomest  establishments  to  be 
seen  in  the  city.  It  has  a  marble  floor,  (the 
only  one  in  Dover),  the  electric  cash  carrier 
system,  patented  by  the  Meter  Dispatch  Co., 
of  Boston,  the  couutei-s  bear  elegant  plate 
glass  show  cases,  the  shelfware  is  of  the  most 
tasteful  order,  and,  altogether,  the  arrange- 
ments and  conveniences  are  such  as  to  call  forth 
the  admiration  of  the  visitor,  while  they  re- 
flect much  credit  upon  the  taste  of  the  manage- 
ment. A  portion  of  the  place  is  used  as  an 
office  by  the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co. 
The  extensive  stock  carried  embraces  a  com- 
plete assortment  of  fresh,  pure  drugs  and 
chemicals,  family  and  proprietary  remedies, 
toilet  goods,  'fancy  articles,  perfumery,  sta- 
tionery, surgical  appliances,  physicians'  sup- 
plies, and  druggists'  sundries  in  general,  all 
derived  from  the  most  reliable  sources  of  pro- 
duction. The  firm  have  a  number  of  special 
preparations  of  their  own  manufacture  which 
are  of  especial  merit,  among  them  being  ex- 
celsior cough  syrup,  dentrifice,  sarsaparilla, 
etc.  Particular  attention  is  devoted  to  the  com- 
pounding of  physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes,  the  purest  materials  only  being 
used,  and  every  care  being  taken  to  preclude 
the  possibility  of  error.  Messrs.  Sullivan  c\r 
Littlefield  are  expert  masters  of  every  branch 
of  the  pharmaceutical  profession,  give  their 
undivided  attention  to  the  interests  of  their 
patrons,  and  are  gentlemen  in  whom  the 
fullest  confidence  may  be  reposed. 


F.  C.  Tiltoii,  Dealer  in  Ready-Made  Cloth- 
ing, Hats,  Caps  and  Furnishing  Goods,  Trunks. 
Robes,  etc.,  No.  358  Central  Avenue. — An  ex- 
cellent and  well-equipped  establishment  in 
this  line  in  Dover  is  that  of  F.  C.  Tilton,  dealer 
in  ready-made  clothing,  hats,  caps  and  gener- 
al furnishing  goods.  No.  358  Central  Avenue, 
which  is  in  all  respects  one  of  the  leading  and 
most  reliable  stores  of  the  kind  in  the  city, 
purchasers  being  always  assured  of  receiving  a 
very  superior  article,  satisfactory  treatment 
and  prompt  and  polite  attention  here;  while 
the  patronage  is  fully  commensurate  with  the 
deservedly  high  reputation  the  house  sustains. 
This  well-known  store  is  an  old  stand,  having 
been  conducted  as  a  clothing  emporium  for 
many  years,  and  came  into  the  control  of  the 
present  proprietor  in  1SS5.  who  has  since  car- 
ried on  the  business  with  uninterrupted  suc- 
cess. The  store,  which  is  30  x  80  feet  in  di- 
mensions, is  nicely  fitted  up  and  well  ordered 
in  every  respect,  and  a  heavy  and  excellently 
selected  stock  is  constantly  carried,  comprising 
a  full  and  fine  assortment  of  men's,  boys' and 
children's  clothing-of  every  style  and  variety, 
hats  and  caps  of  all  kinds,  underclothing, 
shirts,  neckwear,  gloves,  handkerchiefs,  sus- 
penders, umbrellas  trunks,  valises,  robes, 
blankets  and  kindred  articles:  while  two  cour- 
teous and  competent  clerks  attend  to  the 
wants  of  customers;  and  the  trade,  which  ex- 


tends all  over  the  city  and  surrounding  coun- 
try, is  at  once  large,  prosperous  and  permanent. 
Mr.  Tilton  is  a  young  man  of  agreeable  man- 
ner and  strict  integrity  in  his  dealings,  as  well 
as  push,  foresight  and  excellent  business  qual- 
ities. 


€11*11111$;  &  Delaiiv,  Grocers,  Butter, 
Cheese  and  Flour  Specialties,  No.  514  Central 
Avenue. — This  house  was  founded  some  twenty 
years  ago,  by  Mr.  George  G.  Lowell,  succeeded 
by  Col eman  &  Cushing  in  1875,  the  present  firm 
succeeding  to  the  control  in  March,  1887.  The 
premises  occupied  for  trade  purposes  comprise 
a  store  and  basement,  20  x  60  feet  each,  which 
are  fitted  up  with  special  reference  to  the  busi- 
ness, which  includes  the  handling  of  a  general 
line  of  groceries,  both  staple  and  fancy,  such 
as  teas,  coffees  and  spices,  sugars,  syrups  and 
molasses,  canned  goods  in  great  variety,  table 
delicacies,  condiments,  etc.;  also,  cigars  and 
tobacco,  a  leading  specialty  being  made  of  but- 
ter, cheese  and  flour.  Even  the  most  casual 
observer,  on  visiting  this  house,  cannot  fail  to 
be  impressed  with  the  extent,  system  and  com- 
pleteness of  the  establishment,  and  it  may 
safely  be  asserted  that,  in  quality,  freshness 
and  variety,  the  stock  carried  by  this  firm  has 
no  superior  in  the  city.  The  proprietors  have 
thoroughly  popularized  their  business  by  en- 
terprising and  legitimate  methods,  and  are 
building  up  a  large,  thriving  and  permanent 
trade  throughout  the  city  and  surrounding 
country.  Prompt,  efficient  and  obliging  in 
their  dealings  with  the  public,  they  are  amply 
deserving  of  the  prosperity  that  has  thus  far 
attended  their  efforts,  and  of  the  esteem  in 
which  they  are  held  in  the  community.  The 
firm  is  composed  of  Messrs.  C.  H.  Cushing  and 
Walter  Delany,  both  natives  of  Dover. 


B».  F.  Keimard,  Drugs,  Medicines,  Toilet 
Articles,  Fancy  Goods,  Perfumes,  etc.,  Paints, 
Oils,  Varnishes,  Brushes,  etc.,  Franklin 
Square. — The  .reliable  pharmacy  conducted  by 
Mr.  B.  F.  Kennard,  on  Franklin  Square,  has 
long  been  one  of  the  leading  enterprises  of  its 
kind  in  Dover.  It  was  founded  by  Mr.  B.  F\ 
Rackley  some  twenty  years  ago,  and  has  been 
under  the  control  of  the  present  proprietor 
since  1885.  Mr.  Kennard  is  a  gentleman  of 
rare  professional  skill,  and  his  management  is 
as  popular  as  it  is  careful  and  liberal.  The 
large  and  carefully  selected  stock  embraces 
the  purest  drugs,  chemicals  and  standard  pro- 
prietary medicines,  pharmaceutical  prepara- 
tions of  known  reliability,  toilet  articles,  per- 
fumery, stationery  and  fancy  goods;  paints, 
oils,  varnishes  and  brushes;  cigars,  confection- 
ery, soda  and  mineral  waters,  and  druggists' 
sundries  of  every  description.  The  prescrip- 
tion department  is  managed  with  signal  abil- 
ity, the  work  being  in  the  hands  of  expert 
pharmacists,  and  accuracy  and  precision  ob- 
tain in  every  department.  Mr.  Kennard  man- 
ufactures a  number  of  specialties,  notably 
sarsaparilla,  pills,  ginger  cordial,  toothache 
remedy,  etc.,  which  have  secured  a  deserved 
popularity  for  their  remedial  properties.  Mr. 
Kennard  is  a  native  of  Maine,  of  tried  ability 
in  his  profession,  and  known  in  this  city  as  a 
reliable,  responsible  and  representative  busi- 
ness man. 


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CITY  OF  DOVER. 


Eugene  Smart,  Shot  guns,  Rifles,  Pistols, 
Ammunition  and  Fishing  Tackle;  No.  77  Main 
Street. — It  is  twenty  years  since  Mr.  Smart 
founded  his  enterprise  here,  and  during  this 
period  he  lias  commanded  a  patronage  derived 
from  a  wide  tributary  area.  He  formerly  man- 
ufactured guns,  rifles,  and  other  fire-arms, 
gaining  an  excellent  name  for  the  superiority 
of  his  productions.  He  occupies  a  salesroom 
and  machine  shop,  20  x  GO  feet  in  dimensions, 
the  latter  being  used  for  the  repairing  of  rifles, 
fowling  pieces,  etc.  The  store  is  excellently 
fitted  up,  and  contains  a  first-class  assortment 
of  the  leading  makes :  shot-guns,  rifles,  both 
single  and  double  barreled,  pistols  of  all  sizes, 
ammunition,  powder  and  shot  flasks,  rods, 
reels,  and  fishing  tackle  in  full  variety,  together 
with  an  assortment  of  sportsman's  goods  of 
every  description,  all  of  the  most  reliable  char- 
acter. Particular  attention  is  paid  to  the  re- 
pairing department,  and  all  orders  in  this  line 
are  given  prompt  attention,  while  the  charges 
are  made  reasonable  and  fair.  Mr.  JSmart, 
who  was  born  in  Maine,  has  long  resided  in 
this  city,  and  is  well  known  to  all  our  citizens. 

John  P.  Lowell,  Proprietor  of  Lowell's 
Crockery  Hall,  and  Lowell's  Wholesale  and 
Retail  Tea  and  Grocery  Store.  Lowell's  Block, 
Xo.  44  Third  Street. — One  of  the  popular 
grocery  establishments  in  the  city  of  Dover  is 
that  of  Mr.  John  P.  Lowell,  located  in  Lowell's 
Block,  on  Third  Street.  Mr.  Lowell  is  an  ex- 
tensive dealer  in  staple  and  fancy  groceries, 
crockery,  china  and  glassware,  and  has  been 
engaged  in  the  business  here  since  1879.  He 
occupies  a  fine  large  store,  20  x  75  feet  in  di- 
mensions, with  a  basement  of  the  same  size, 
and  has  every  convenience  and  facility  for 
conducting  the  business  successfully  and  upon 
a  large  scale.  The  grocery  department  is 
filled  with  a  superior  stock  of  teas,  coffees  and 
spices,  sugars,  syrups  and  molasses,  the  best 
brands  of  family  flour,  butter,  cheese  and  eggs, 
canned  goods,  fancy  pickles  and  jellies,  pre- 
served and  dried  fruits,  green  fruits  and  vege- 
tables in  their  season,  and  everything  usually 
found  in  a  first-class  grocery  store.  The  line 
of  crockery,  china  and  glassware  is  one  of  the 
finest  in  the  city,  embracing  the  latest  designs 
and  patterns  of  both  domestic  and  foreign  pro- 
duction, and  are  offered  at  prices  which  are 
safe  from  successful  competition.  A  fine  stock 
of  cigars,  tobacco  and  confectionery  is  also 
carried,  which  is  liberally  patronized.  The 
stock,  taken  as  a  whole,  is  not  surpassed  for 
freshness,  quality  or  general  excellence  in  the 
city.  Mr.  Lowell  is  a  native  of  Dover,  son  of 
Mayor  Lowell,  and  a  gentleman  of  thorough 
reliability,  business  experience  and  enter- 
prise. 

"Walter  T.  Perkins,  Steam  and  Gas  Fit- 
ter, Dealer  in  Steam  Heating  and  Gas  Lighting 
Apparatus,  No.  44  Locust  Street. — This  busi- 
ness house  was  founded  in  1874  by  the  present 
proprietor,  who  is  a  thoroughly  skilled  expo- 
nent of  his  trade,  and  has  an  enviable  reputation 
for  the  thoroughness  with'which  he  performs 
all  contracts  undertaken  by  him.  The  sales- 
room and  workshop,  which  comprise  the  prem- 
ises occupied,  have  an  area  of  20  x  50  feet,  and 
are  equipped  in  every  department  in  the  most 
thorough  manner.  The  store  is  filled  with  a 


stock  of  steam  heating  and  gas  lighting  appa- 
ratus, wrought-iron  and  brass  pipe,  valves,  fit- 
tings, etc.,  gas  fixtures,  glass  globes  and 
shades,  steam  and  water  gauges,  engineers'  sup- 
plies, rubber  tubing,  asbestos,  rubber,  hemp, 
and  flax  packing,  and  piston  packing,  of  all 
kinds.  Mr.  Perkins  also  sells  the  Avery  pat- 
ent boiler  for  heating  purposes,  which  has  no 
superior  fii  the  market  for  the  purposes  to 
which  it  is  adapted.  A  corps  of  experienced 
workmen  are  employed,  find  all  orders  for 
steam  or  gas  fitting  are  given  prompt  at- 
tention, all  work  being'  done  in  a  thorough,  re- 
liable manner,  while  the  charges  are  always 
made  fair  and  reasonable.  Mr.  Perkins  is  a  ua- 
tive  of  this  city,  is  ever  active  in  taking  an 
interest  in  every  movement  that"  will  advance 
the  best  welfare  of  the  community. 

IV.  S.  Wiggin,  Choice  Family  Groceries, 
Teas,  Coffees,  Spices,  Flour,  etc.,  Union  Block, 
opposite  City  Hall,  Central  Square. — Mr.  Wig" 
gin  is  quite  a  young  man  and  a  native  of  this 
State.  The  business  was  established  many 
years  ago,  he  having  become  proprietor  in  18S4. 
The  premises  comprise  a  store-room  and  cellar 
of  fair  proportions  and  fitted  up  in  a  very  neat 
manner.  Enjoying  unusual  facilities  for  the 
purchase  of  the  best  class  of  goods  in  the  mar- 
ket, Mr.  Wiggin  can  offer  special  inducements 
to  buyers  in  first-class  new  teas  from  China  ami 
Japan ;  coffees  from  Mocha,  Java  and  South 
America;  spices,  sugars,  canned  goods  of  every 
description,  foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  con- 
fectionery, tobacco  and  cigars;  also  fresh  and 
pure  creamery  butter,  cheese,  fresh  eggs,  veg- 
etables and  other  products  of  the  farm  and 
dairy,  and  in  fact  everything  that  is  usually 
found  in  a  well  regulated  grocery  establishment. 
Orders  are  delivered  at  residences  throughout 
the  city  by  wagon  without  charge.  The  stock 
carried  is  purchased  direct  from  first  hands 
and  has  been  selected  for  a  first-class  trade, 
and  inducements  can  be  obtained  at  this  estab- 
lishment that  cannot  be  excelled  by  any  others 
in  the  city.  Mr.  Wiggin  devotes  his  personal 
attention  to  the  business,  and  being  familiar 
with  the  wants  of  his  patrons,  knows  exactly 
howito  supply  them  with  the  best  quality  of 
goods  at  lowest  prices. 

Atlantic  Tea  Company,  Dealers  in 
Choice  Teas  and  Coffees. — This  establishment 
is  a  branch  of  the  firm's  house  in  Brockton, 
and  was  established  in  the  city  of  Dover  in 
1885.  There  are  in  every  centre  of  trade  tho>e 
whose  reputation  for  selling  only  superior 
goods  is  well  known,  and  at  the  same  time. 
it  is  a  notorious  fact  that  there  are  others 
of  opposite  characteristics.  The  proprietors, 
Messrs.  Worthing  and  Mayo,  carry  a  very  large 
stock  in  both  of  their  establishments,  of  pure 
and  fresh  new  crop  teas  and  coffees.  Messrs. 
Worthing  and  Mayo  also  have  in  addition  to 
their  stock  of  teas  and  coffees,  an  assortment 
of  fine  crockery-ware  which  is  likewise  offered 
at  very  low  prices.  They  possess  ample  facil- 
ities for  conducting  all  operations  under  the 
most  favorable  auspices.  Polite  and  courteous 
assistants  give  diligent  attention  to  filling  all 
orders.  Mr.  Herbert  L.  Waterman  is  the  care- 
ful and  efficient  manager  of  the  Dover  branch. 
He  is  a  young  man  of  excellent  executive  abil- 
ity, and  popular  in  business  and  social  circles. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


J.  H.  Winslow,  Boots,  Shoes  and  Rubbers, 
No.  410  Central  Ave. — This  is  the  oldest  house 
in  this  line  of  trade,  having  been  established 
here  by  Mr.  Winslow  some  thirty-five  years 
ago.  Being  a  thoroughly  practical  and  ex- 
perienced shoemaker,  and  having  a  foundation 
understanding  of  all  the  wants  and  require- 
ments of  the  trade,  he  has  ever  enjoyed  a 
liberal  and  influential  patronage,  and  steadily 
maintained  a  position  in  the  front  rank  of 
enterprise  and  success.  His  business  prem- 
ises comprise  a  salesroom  and  workshop, 
handsomely  appointed  and  well  equipped,  and 
every  facility  is  at  hand  for  conducting  the 
business  in  the  most  systematic  and  success- 
ful manner  in  all  its  branches.  He  carries,  a 
full  and  complete  stock  of  toots,  shoes, 
rubbers  and  slippers  for  men,  women,  misses, 
youth,  boys  and  children,  in  all  the  styles, 
sizes  and  grades  suited  to  the  tastes  and  the 
means,  of  all  classes  of  people.  A  leading  spe- 
cialty is  made  of  X.  Curtis  &  Co.'s  low,  con- 
gress, button  and  ball  boots  .and  shoes,  which 
are  unsurpassed  for  comfort,  style  and  dura- 
bility, and  which  Mr.  Winslow  receives  direct 
from  the  factory  and  can  sell  at  very  low 
prices.  He  also  has  for  ladies'  wear  S.  New- 
comb  &  Co.'s  boot,  which  has  the  highest  repu- 
tation of  any  kid  boot  for  style  and  fit  among 
all  who  have  worn  them.  These  goods  are  all 
from  select  stock,  and  manufactured  expressly 
for  the  trade  of  this  house.  Careful  and  skil- 
ful attention  is  also  paid  to  fine  custom  work, 
and  t<>  repairing  of  all  kinds.  Mr.  Winslow  is 
a  native  of  Dover,  and  one  of  its  oldest  and 
most  respected  merchants  and  substantial 
business  men. 


City  Hall);  the  work  leaving  this  establishment 
being  A  1  in  every  feature  of  merit,  in  design, 
execution,  finish  and  general  excellence.  Mr. 
Twombly,  who  is  a  native  of  Dover,  is  a  prac- 
tical workman,  with  many  years'  experience 
in  the  exerc»se  of  his  profession,  of  which  he 
,s  a  thorough  master  in  all  its  branches.  Be- 
ing a  man  of  push  and  enterprise,  as  well  as 
unmistakable  skill,  he  started  in  business  on 
his  own  account  in  1871,  and  at  once  estab- 
lished himself  in  popular  favor  and  confidence 
by  the  uniform  satisfaction  rendered  to  his 
patrons.  Monumental  work  of  every  descrip- 
tion is  executed  in  the  highest  style  of  art, 
in  Italian  and  Vermont  marble — marble  work 
exclusively  f«>r  cemetery  purposes  being  turned 
out — and  several  hands  are  employed,  while  a 
large  and  superb  assortment  of  finished  monu- 
ments, head-stones,  tablets  and  emblematic 
designs,  is  constantly  carried  in  stock;  also 
rough  marble,  both  Italian  and  Vermont  pro- 
ducts . 


XCAV  Hampshire  House,  M.  O'Donnell, 
Proprietor,  Third  Street,  opposite  Boston  & 
Maine  Depot. — Prominent  among  the  hotels  of 
the  State  is  the  New  Hampshire  House,  of 
which  Mr.  M.  O'Donnell  is  the  proprietor. 
This  establishment,  which  is  an  old-founded 
hostelry,  has  been  under  its  present  energetic 
management  for  the  past  six  years,  and  com- 
mands a  first-class  transient  and  permanent 
patronage.  The  premises  comprise  a  spacious 
two-story  structure,  comfortably  furnished 
throughout,  finely  appointed,  and  thoroughly 
equipped  with  the  most  modern  appliances 
and  accommodations.  Its  position  could  not 
be  more  desirable  for  travellers,  as  it  stands 
directly  opposite  the  Boston  &  Maine  depot. 
The  house  contains  superior  accommodations 
for  twenty-live  guests,  and  every  care  is  taken 
to  fulfil  every  want  of  patrons.  The  sleeping 
apartments  are  well  ventilated,  are  supplied 
with  excellent  beds  and  bedding,  and  are  kept 
in  the  cleanest  condition  possible.  The  rates 
are  very  moderate,  commercial  men  in  partic- 
ular will  find  this  a  desirable  stopping  place. 
while  entire  satisfaction  is  guaranteed  all 
patrons.  Mr.  O'Donnell  is  thoroughly  experi- 
enced in  hotel  management,  and  is  known  for 
his  care,  attention  and  household  principles. 


R.  H.  Twomfoly,  Marble  Works :  Locust 
Street,  rear  of  City  Hall.— Among  those  who 
have  established  a  reputation  for  skill  and  re- 
liability in  this  line  can  be  named  K.  H.  Twom- 
bly. of  this  city,  whose  well  equipped  marble 
works  arc  located  on  Locust  Street  (rear  of 


Charles  Emerson  &  Sons,  French 
China,  French,  Belgian  and  Bohemian  Glass- 
ware, English  and  American  Earthernware. 
Silver  Plated  Ware,  Cutlery  and  Kerosene 
Goods,  Staple  and  Fine  Fancy  Goods  and  Toys; 
No.  5  Bracewell's  Block,  Central  Ave. — This 
firm  are  extensive  dealers  in  this  line,  having 
their  headquarters  at  Haverhill,  Mass.,  and 
established  this  branch  here  in  November, 
1886.  The  store  is  20  x  65  feet  in  size, 
and  stocked  to  repletion  with  the  new  and 
the  useful,  the  artistic  and  the  beautful, 
embracing  fine  china,  glassware,  lamp  goods, 
choice  novelties  and  holiday  specialties.  The 
stock  includes  artistic  pottery,  porcelain  and 
glassware  brought  from  nearly  every  promi- 
nent establishment  and  glass  factory  in  the 
world.  Among  the  richly  decorated  goods  are 
dinner ,  breakfast  and  tea  sets,  toilet  sets,  fine 
cut  glassware,  vases,  ornamental  pieces  in  Bo- 
hemian and  Belgian  glass,  and  the  latest  novel- 
ties from  European  manufactories,  special  sets 
for  oyster,  soup,  fish,  game,  entree,  fruit,  etc.. 
artistic  pottery  in  plaques  and  trays  for  wed- 
ding and  Christmas  gifts.  Here  are  also  heavy 
china,  stone  and  earthcrnware,  for  hotel  and 
steamboat  use,  and  ornamental  ware  for  family 
use,  as  well  as  cutlery,  silver  and  plated  ware, 
parian,  majolica  and  fancy  articles  of  every 
description;  toys  dolls,  picture  books,  games, 
and  holiday  goods  generally.  The  firm  has  its 
sources  of  supply  in  Berlin.  Vh  nna.  Paris  and 
oilier  European  capitals,  and  its  plaques, 
vases  and  objets  d1  art  are  from  the  most 
famous  masters.  This  firm  jilso  manufacture 
the  Adamantine  Crystal  Cement,  for  mend- 
ing crockery,  glass,  etc..  and  the  Adaman- 
tine Cement  for  mending  paper,  cloth  and 
wood.  These  preparations  have  an  immense 
sale  not  only  in  this  country  but  throughout 
all  Europe.  It  would  be  impossible  to  name 
all  the  beautiful  and  useful  goods  that 
are  here  exhibited.  The  assortments  are  al- 
ways brilliant  and  complete,  and  the  patron- 
age is  large,  first-class  and  rapidly  on  the  in- 
crease. Mr.  Charles  E.  Emerson,  a  member  of 
this  enterprising  firm,  is  the  manager  in  charge 
of  this  establishment,  and  is  prepared  to  con- 
duct the  business  under  the  most  favorable 
conditions,  assuring  complete  satisfaction  to 
customers. 


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CITY  OF  DOVER. 


E.  V.  Brewster  &  Co.,  Boots,  Shoes 
and  Rubbers,  Gents'  Hosiery.  Gloves,  Mittens, 
etc.,  etc.;  also,  Best  Haxall  and  St.  Louis 
Flour,  Tea  and  Pure  Java  Coffee,  No.  364  Cen- 
tral Avenue. — The  inception  of  this  concern 
took  place  in  1846,  the  founders  being  Messrs. 
K.  V.  Brewster  and  Alpheus  Rogers,  the  lat- 
t  -r  retiring  the  year  following,  and  Mr.  Thos. 
,1.  Palmer  entering  the  firm.  The  copartner- 
ship continued  until  1861,  when  Mr.  Brewster 
succeeded  to  the  entire  control,  carrying  on 
the  business  under  his  sole  management  until 
1*75,  when  he  admitted  his  nephew,  Mr.  I.  S. 
Brewster.  as  a  copartner.  The  firm  occupy  a 
spacious  store,  having  dimensions  of  20  x  65  feet, 
neatly  fitted  up  and  well  kept  in  every  respect, 
while  a  heavy  and  carefully  assorted  stock  is 
at  all  times  carried.  The  goods  dealt  in  com- 
prise boots,  shoes  and  rubbers,  selected 
from  the  leading  sources  of  manufacture  and 
unsurpassed  for  style,  comfort,  finish,  and 
workmanship;  also  all  the  latest  novelties  in 
gentlemen's  furnishing  goods,  hosiery,  neck- 
wear, gloves,  mittens,  etc.  These  goods  are 
displayed  on  one  side  of  the  salesroom.  On 
the  other  is  arranged  and  displayed  a  stock  of 
staple  and  fancy  groceries,  in  teas,  coffees, 
spices,  flour,  sugar,  dried  fruits,  canned  goods, 
dairy  produce,  etc.,  all  pure,  fresh,  and  relia- 
ble. The  Hon.  E.  V.  Brewster,  the  senior 
member  of  the  firm,  has  for  years  been  one  of 
the  leading  citizens  of  this  State,  and  has 
filled,  and  is  now  filling,  many  important  posi- 
tions. In  1863,  1864  and  1865  he  served  as  rep- 
resentative of  the  New  Hampshire  State  Leg- 
islature, and  from  1868  to  1869  was  mayor  of 
the  city  of  Dover,  fulfilling  his  duties  in  both  of- 
fices in  an  able,  intelligent  manner,  to  the  en- 
tire acceptability  and  satisfaction  of  his  consti- 
tuents. He  has  been  the  president  of  the  Dover 
Gas  Light  Company  for  the  past  eighteen 
years,  is  vice-president  of  the  Dover  National 
Bank,  and  also  of  the  Dover  Five-Cent  Sav- 
ings Bank,  and  fills  the  position  of  chairman 
of  the  board  of  trustees  for  St.  John's  M.  E. 
Church.  Mr.  I.  S.  Brewster  is  a  man  of  push, 
perseverance  and  untiring  energy,  thoroughly 
and  practically  conversant  with  all  the  require- 
ments of  the  trade. 


by  the  business  and  social  community.  He  re- 
sides in  St.  Augustine,  Fla.,  during  the  winter, 
where  he  has  extensive  business  interests.  In 
the  year  1882  the  Doctor  invented  and  placed 
on  the  market  a  valuable  patent,  known  as 
Young's  Patent  Folding  Scissors,  which  we 
believe  has  met  with  a  very  large  sale. 


A.  J.  Young,  D.  D.  S.,  At  Dover,  No.  392 
Central  Avenue,  from  May  1,  until  November 
20. — Dr.  Young  is  one  of  the  few  thoroughly 
trained  and  highly  educated  surgeon  dentists 
in  this  section,  having  graduated  at  the  Penn- 
sylvania college  of  dental  surgery,  in  Phila- 
delphia, and  in  constant  practice  of  his  profes- 
sion since  1852.  Dentistry  is  attended  to  in 
all  its  branches.  Partial  or  entire  sets  of  teeth 
are  supplied,  extracting  and  filling  are  skilful- 
ly and  carefully  done,  and  diseases  of  the  teeth 
and  gums  receive  experienced  and  scientific 
treatment.  In  preserving  neglected  teeth,  cor- 
recting deformity,  and  in  furnishing  good  and 
substantial  fillings  at  a  reasonable  figure,  Dr. 
Young  is  not  excelled  by  any  in  the  profes- 
sion. If  your  teeth  are  a  misfit  he  can  relieve 
you;  old  teeth  are  made  over  on  a  new  plate, 
and  broken  sets  are  repaired  in  a  durable  man- 
ner, while  waiting.  He  gives  anaesthetics  when 
deemed  advisable,  and  treats  his  patients  with 
the  greatest  consideration  and  care.  Dr. 
Young  is  a  native  of  D^over,  the  oldest  dentist 
in  continuous  practice,  and  held  in  high  esteem 


Geo.  H.  Bradbury,  Grocer,  Flour,  Grain 
and  Country  Produce,  Fine  Teas  and  Coffees, 
No.  506  Central  Avenue. — In  this  volume  the 
attention  of  our  readers  in  Dover  and  vicinity 
is  called  to  the  reliable  house  of  Mr..  Geo.  H. 
Bradbury,  at  No.  506  Central  Avenue.  This 
gentleman  is  an  extensive  dealer  in  flour, 
grain  and  country  produce,  and  all  kinds  of 
family  groceries,  making  a  leading  specialty  of 
fine  teas  and  coffees,  butter  and  cheese.  He 
established  his  business  here  in  1883,  and  oc- 
cupies a  store  and  basement,  20  x  50  feet  each, 
and  carries  a  stock  of  sufficient  variety  and 
magnitude  to  meet  with  ease  and  promptitude 
the  demands  of  his  large  and  growing  trade. 
His  stock  includes  the  choicest  products  of  the 
farm,  the  garden  and  the  dairy,  fresh  from  the 
hands  of  the  producer,  together  with  the  lead- 
ing brands  of  flour,  table  delicacies  of  every 
description,  and  all  articles  that  are  pertinent 
to  the  family  grocery  trade.  Mr.  Bradbury 
has  always  made  it  a  rule  to  handle  none  but 
the  freshest,  purest  and  most  wholesome  mer- 
chandise, and  to  sell  at  fair  and  reasonable 
prices.  Mr.  Bradbury  is  a  native  of  Maine, 
well  and  favorably  known  in  this  community. 


Howes  &  Ford,  Fine  Job  Printers.  Com- 
mercial Work  a  Specialty,  Hani's  Block,  No. 
110  Washington  Street. — Among  the  many  es- 
tablishments in  this  city  devoted  to  the  pro- 
duction of  the  "  art  preservative  of  arts  "  and 
of  the  finer  quality  of  fine  job  printing, 
that  of  Messrs.  Howes  &  Ford,  Ham's  Block, 
No.  110  Washington  Street,  is  entitled  to  prom- 
inent mention,  and  although  of  recent  origin 
it  has  by  the  superior  quality  of  its  productions 
become  the  recipient  of  a  large  and  influential 
patronage,  such  as  is  not  often  accorded  to 
older  houses  in  the  same  line  of  trade.  The 
gentlemen  comprising  the  firm  are  Mr.  E.  L. 
Howes,  a  native  of  Vermont,  and  Mr.  H.  A. 
Ford,  who  was  born  in  this  State.  Both  are 
practical  printers,  and  thoroughly  versed  in  all 
its  details.  The  business  was  founded  origi 
nally  July  7,  1887,  at  the  present  location. 
Their  office  is  of  ample  dimensions,  neatly  and 
appropriately  appointed  and  thoroughly 
equipped  with  all  the  necessary  machinery, 
presses,  type,  cabinets,  frames,  etc.,  belonging 
to  the  profession.  The  types  and  all  the  acces- 
sories of  the  establishment  are  of  the  most 
modern  description,  and  new  styles  of  fonts  of 
letters  are  added  to  stock  as  they  are  produced 
by  type  founders.  Steam  power  is  used  in 
driving  the  presses.  The  firm  executes  every 
conceivable  kind  of  printing  from  a  business 
card  to  a  book,  devoting  especial  attention  to 
all  kinds  of  commercial  work,  and  all  work  is 
guaranteed  to  give  most  thorough  satisfaction 
at  the  lowest  prices  consistent  with  a  living, 
business.  Messrs.  Howes  &  Ford  cheerfully 
estimate  and  execute  contracts  of  any  magni- 
tude for  printing  of  any  description,  and  all 
orders  by  mail  receive  prompt  attention. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND 


87 


Charles  W.  Wiggiii  &  Soil,  Manufact- 
urers of,  and  Dealers  in  Furniture  and  Carpet- 
ings,  Chamber  Sets,  Willowware,  Mattresses, 
Spring  Beds,  Tables  etc.,  American  Hall  Build- 
ing, Franklin  Square. — This  firm  are  extensive 
dealers  in  furniture,  carpetings,  spring  beds, 
mattresses,  curtains,  children's  carriages  and 
willowware.  The  business  was  founded  in 
1863,  and  the  house  has  long  been  headquarters 
for  everything  new,  useful  and  desirable  in 
its  special  line  of  trade.  The  premises  com- 
prise two  floors  and  a  basement,  50  x  50  feet, 
with  storage  rooms  connected,  75  x  30  feet, 
giving  ample  accommodation  for  the  storage 
and  display  of  the  immense  stock  that  is  con- 
stantly carried.  The  lines  include  furniture 
of  every  imaginable  character,  illustrating 
every  phase  of  production,  and  ranging  in 
value  from  the  plainest  article  of  common 
need  to  the  most  beautiful  and  elaborate  spec- 
imens of  the  genius  of  the  designer  and  the 
skill  of  the  artisan.  The  goods  are  selected 
with  taste  and  experienced  judgment,  secured 
direct  from  manufacturers  of  first-class  repu- 
tation, and  embracing  parlor,  chamber  and 
dining-room  sets,  office,  library,  hall  and 
kitchen  furniture,  sofas,  lounges,  tables,  and 
a  fine  assortment  of  special  pieces  in  wool, 
silk,  brocades,  velours  and  plushes.  The  carpet 
department  is  finely  stocked  with  new  designs 
and  patterns  in  Wiltons,  Moquettes,  Axmins- 
ter,  Brussels,  ingrains  and  other  carpetings 
from  the  best  looms  of  Europe  and  America; 
also,  oil  cloths,  linoleums,  mattings,  rugs,  etc. 
The  curtains  of  this  firm  are  in  all  colors  and 
styles,  and  are  cut  and  square,  so  that  any 
lady  can  make  and  hang  them  without 
trouble.  Their  trade  is  lai'ge  and  active  in 
this  city  and  throughout  the  surrounding 
country,  requiring  the  services  of  a  large  force 
of  men  and  teams.  The  members  of  the  firm, 
Messrs.  Charles  W.  and  Harry  M.  Wiggin, 
are  both  natives  of  Dover.  Mr.  Charles  W.  Wig- 
gin  has  represented  the  city  in  the  State  Legisla- 
ture, has  served  as  alderman  and  member  of 
the  city  council,  and  is  vice-president  of  the 
board  of  trade.  Mr.  Harry  M.  Wiggin  is  an 
ex-councilman  and  selectman. 


C.  T.  Henderson,  Wholesale  and  Retail 
Dealer  in  Corn,  Flour,  Meal,  Salt,  Seeds,  and 
Choice  Family  Groceries,  Henderson's  Block, 
corner  Main  and  Chapel  Streets. — Among  the 
old-established  and  popular  grocery  establish- 
ments of  Dover  is  that  so  successfully  con- 
ducted, by  Mr.  C.  T.  Henderson,  at  the  corner 
of  Main  and  Chapel  streets.  This  house  was 
originally  founded  about  1833,  by  Mr.  S.  H. 
Henderson,  father  of  the  present  proprietor, 
who  was  succeeded  by  his  son,  Mr.  H.  M. 
Henderson,  about  1858,*and  in  1870  the  present 
owner  assumed  control.  The  premises  occu- 
pied comprise  a  store  and  basement,  20  x  80 
feet  each,  finely  fitted  up  and  arranged  for  the 
reception  of  customers  and  the  display  and 
storage  of  goods.  The  stock  comprises  the 
finest  staple  groceries  known  to  the  trade, 
including  teas,  coffees  and  spices;  sugars, 
syrups  and  molasses;  flour,  oatmeal  and  Indian 
meal,  canned  goods,  fruits,  preserves,  pickles 
and  condiments;  table  delicacies  of  foreign 
and  domestic  production,  and  fresh  produce 
of  every  kind,  corn,  meal,  salt  and  seeds. 
These  goods  are  received  direct  from  manu- 


facturers and  producers  of  the  highest  repute, 
and  are  offered  at  prices  which  preclude  suc- 
cessful competition.  The  growth  and  pros- 
perity of  this  house  is  only  commensurate 
with  the  enterprise  and  ability  of  the  proprie- 
tor, who  is  earnestly  engaged  in  maintaining 
the  character  of  his  goods,  and  by  so  doing  is 
able  to  meet  successfully  the  demands  of  his 
large  and  growing  trade.  Mr.  Henderson  is  a 
native  of  Dover. 


H.  E.  Canney,  Livery  Stable,  Locust 
Street,  rear  of  City  Hall. — Mr.  Canney,  who  is 
thoroughly  conversant  with  all  matters  per- 
taining to  his  vocation,  founded  his  enterprise 
here  in  1884,  and  by  energetic  and  reliable 
management  has  built  up  a  reputation  and  a 
trade  that  place  him  in  the  front  rank  of  suc- 
cess in  this  line.  The  stable,  which  is  centrally 
located,  is  50  x  60  feet  in  dimensions,  and  pos- 
sesses every  modern  convenience  and  facility 
for  conducting  the  business  upon  the  largest 
scale.  They  are  models  of  cleanliness  and  or- 
der and  well  lighted,  ventilated  and  drained. 
A  splendid  stock  of  horses  is  constantly  kept 
for  hire,  together  with  a  complete  line  of  car- 
riages, hacks,  buggies  and  light  road  wagons, 
and  all  orders  are  promptly  filled  at  any  hour 
of  the  day  or  night.  Hacks  are  furnished  for 
weddings  and  funerals,  in  charge  of  careful 
drivers.  Special  attention  is  given  the  board- 
ing of  horses  by  the  day,  week,  or  month,  the 
best  of  care  being  extended  by  experienced 
grooms  to  the  equine  guests.  Mr.  Canney  is  a 
native  of  this  city,  has  ever  taken  an  active  in- 
terest in  advancing  the  welfare  of  the  commu- 
nity, and  has  done  much  by  his  industry  to 
promote  the  general  progress. 

Dover  Steam  Laundry,  No.  6  Orchard 
Street.— A  popular  and  highly  useful  institu- 
tion to  which  special  attention  is  directed  in 
this  article,  is  the  excellent  and  admirably 
conducted  Dover  Steam  Laundry,  located 
at  No.  6  Orchard  Street.  This  business  was 
founded  four  years  ago  by  the  present  enter- 
prising and  prosperous  proprietor,  Mr.  T.  G. 
Hill,  and  is  in  all  respects  a  leading  and  note- 
worthy establishment  of  the  kind,  being 
among  the  most  reliable  and  best  equipped 
concerns  in  this  line  in  the  State.  From  its 
inception  it  has  proved  a  positive  success. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  two  entire 
floors,  each  20  x  60  feet  in  dimensions,  com- 
pletely fitted  throughout  with  the  most  im- 
proved machinery,  appliances,  and  appurte- 
nances, and  every  device  pertaining  to  the 
business.  Steam  power  is  furnished  by  a  four- 
teen horse-power  engine,  and  employment  is 
given  to  nine  expert  hands  in  the  various  de- 
partments. Goods  are  called  for  and  delivered 
to  any  part  of  the  city  and  its  vicinity;  all 
clothes  are  washed  and  done  up  in  the  most 
thorough  manner.  A  specialty  is  made  of 
skirts,  collars  and  cuffs,  which  are  washed, 
starched,  ironed  and  polished  in  a  very  su- 
perior manner.  Reasonable  prices  prevail  and 
all  work  is  done  promptly  and  satisfactorily. 
Mr.  Hill  personally  supervises  all  the  opera- 
tions of  the  establishment,  sees  that  all  work 
is  performed  thoroughly  and  well,  and  that  no 
cause  for  complaint  is  allowed  to  occur.  He 
is  a  native  of  that  important  manufacturing 
centre,  Biddeford,  Maine,  and  is  in  every  way 
worthy  of  public  confidence  and  patronage. 


TOWN  OF  ROCHESTER. 


IT  has  often  been  remarked  in  the  presence  of  the  writer  that  Rochester  is  the  "coming 
town  of  New  Hampshire."  A  visit  to  it,  and  a  careful  inspection  of  its  resources  and 
advantages,  discloses  to  the  unprejudiced  mind  many  reasons  why  there  is  absolute  justice 
in  this  remark.  The  town  is  situated  in  Strafford  County,  and  comprises  the  two  villages 
of  Rochester  and  East  Rochester.  Through  the  former  runs  the  Boston  and  Maine  Railroad, 
and  through  the  latter  the  Portland  and  Rochester  Railroad,  giving  the  town  superior  trans- 
portation facilities  in  both  directions.  Excellent  water  power  and  hydraulic  force  is  furnished 
both  villages  by  the  Salmon  River,  which  turns  the  wheels  of  numerous  manufacturing 
establishments  that  are  giving  wealth,  fame  and  a  future  to  the  town. 


McDUFFEE'S  BLOCK. 

It  is  an  admitted  fact  that  the  true  foundation  of  a  town's  prosperity  are  its  manufacturing 
industries.  A  prosperity  based  exclusively  upon  a  commercial  business  must  necessarily  be 
ephemeral.  A  community  which,  for  instance,  depends  upon  any  one  or  more  of  the  great 
agricultural  staples  for  support  and  growth  is  liable  to  become  paralyzed  in  her  energies  and 
interests,  not  only  by  failure  in  the  production  of  such  staples,  but  from  their  diversion  to 
other  points  where  eligibility  gives  them  the  advantage  and  preference  as  markets.  Such, 
also,  are  the  fluctuations  in  prices  of  articles  of  produce  that  no  certainty  of  successful 
operations  can  be  relied  upon,  and  when  uncertain,  feverish  and  exciting  speculation  under- 
lies the  business  of  any  community,  there  is  no  guarantee  of  permanent  or  staple  pros- 
perity ;  whereas,  where  manufacturing  is  carried  on  successfully  there  is  a  steady,  healthy 


TOWN    OF    ROCHESTER. 


89 


and  substantial  growth.  This  fact  finds  fitting  illustration  in  the  status  of  Rochester.  The 
water  power  available  for  manufacturing  purposes  here  is  enormous,  and  sufficient  for  present 
need  and  prospective  increase. 

There    is    nothing   stagnant    in   the    village  of   to-day.     Everything  is  moving,  and  all  the 

inhabitants  are  encour- 
aged at  the  prospects  for 
the  future.  The  streets 
are  lined  with  grand  old 
trees ;  green  grass  is 
abundant  in  yard  and 
lawn,  and  flowers  are 
everywhere  cultivated. 
The  village  is  well  watered, 
lighted  by  electric  lights 
on  the  principal  streets, 
protected  from  fires  by  an 
efficient  fire  department, 
guarded  from  malice  and 
outrage  by  the  vigilance 
of  its  citizens,  contains  no 
idle  hands  from  necessity, 
is  busy,  happy  and  self- 
satisfied,  delightfully  situated  in  summer  and  in  winter,  and  a  veritable  arcadia  as  a  place  of 
residence.  It  may  justly  be  termed  the  outgrowth  and  climax  of  the  civilization  of  New 
England  ;  the  realization  of  the  dreams  of  our  ancestors  who  labored,  struggled  and  fought 
to  plant  in  this  new  world  municipalities  and  republics,  where  equality  should  reign,  where 
education  should  be  universal,  ._.  „ 

where  pauperism  should  be  left 
out,  where  life,  liberty  and  the 
pursuit  of  happiness  should  be 
assured  to  everyone,  whatever 
his  race,  color  or  previous  con- 
dition of  servitude.  The  patrician 
families  of  New  Hampshire  pre- 
serve their  position  and  command 
respect  according  to  their  deserts. 
It  seems  strange  and  arrogant  to 
assume  that  the  most  advanced 
idea  of  civilization  in  the  world  is 
typified  in  such  a  community  as 
Rochester ;  yet  such  is  the  fact. 

This  town,  from  her  favorable 
location,  her  advantageous  sur- 
roundings, her  manufacturing 
facilities,  both  natural  and  ac- 
quired ,  her  business  opportuni- 
ties, her  solidity,  her  wealth,  the 


TO    THE    NORTH    OF    ROCHESTER. 


intelligence,  culture  and  refine- 
ment of  her  people,  her  excellent 
sanitary  condition,  her  metropolitan  advantages,  and  the  thousand  and  one  things  that  tend  to 
make  a  town  a  desirable  place  for  residence  or  business,  is  beginning  to  attract  the  attention  of 
people  from  abroad  who  have  learned  of  the  place.  As  a  result,  a  tide  of  capital  and  business 
industry  and  enterprise  is  gradually  settling  in  this  direction,  which  will  assist  very  materially  in 
building  up  a  city  destined  at  no  distant  day  to  take  a  prominent  place  amomg  the  important 


90  TOWN    OF    ROCHESTEK. 

and  populous  business  centres  of  the  state.  Rochester's  inhabitants  are  composed  very  largely 
of  those  belonging  to  the  working  or  industrial  classes,  tradesmen,  mechanics,  "  sons  of 
toil."  It  is  essentially  a  busy  town.  There  are  few  drones,  they  do  not  thrive.  There 
are  many  wealthy  men,  and  but  few  really  poor.  The  importance  and  promise  of  Rochester 
as  a  business  centre  is,  perhaps,  not  properly  appreciated,  except  by  those  who  have  made 
their  residence  here,  or  by  those  who  have  maintained  business  relations  with  her  merchants 
and  manufacturers,  which  would  afford  them  a  fair  opportunity  of  judging.  The  surround- 
ing country  is  peopled  with  a  class  of  farmers  who  have,  as  a  rule,  grown  independent,  and 
are  as  valuable  to  the  merchants  of  Rochester  as  they  would  be  if  residents  of  the  village. 
The  solidity  of  the  town  in  point  of  healthy  growth,  socially,  morally  and  intellectually,  is, 
perhaps,  not  so  fully  estimated  by  the  general  public  as  it  should  be.  The  business  of  the 
community  has  kept  steady  pace  with  the  marked  increase  in  populations,  speaking  well  for 
the  prudence,  foresight  and  ability  of  her  merchants  and  business  men.  Socially  and 
morally  Rochester  will  compare  favorably  with  any  town  in  the  state.  Her  citizens  are 
mainly  a  church-going  people,  and  as  a  result  her  villages  are  adorned  with  many  hand- 
some houses  of  worship.  All  denominations  and  creeds  are  represented.  The  public  schools 
of  Rochester  are  of  a  character  to  cause  her  citizens  to  speak  of  them  with  pride,  and  as  a 
natural  result  the  people  are  of  higher  moral  and  intellectual  standard.  The  arts  and 
sciences  are  carefully  fostered,  and  evidences  are  to  be  seen  on  every  hand  of  culture  and 
refinement,  not  only  of  a  private  character  coupled  with  wealth,  but  of  a  public  character 
as  well.  Her  principal  streets  are  broad,  smooth  and  level,  lined  with  thrifty  and  ornamental 
trees  and  flagged  sidewalks,  making  them  inviting  for  driving  or  the  promenade.  Many  of 
the  business  blocks  are  large  and  attractive,  and  the  town  boasts  many  handsome  residences. 
The  mechanics  and  laboring  men  generally  own  houses  of  (their  own,  and  houses  can  be 
rented  at  reasonable  rates.  Her  manufacturing  facilities,  immense  water  power,  and  advan- 
tages as  a  shipping  point,  afford  the  capitalist  and  manufacturer  a  brilliant  prospect,  while 
her  social,  moral  and  educational  status  combine  to  render  Rochester  a  most  desirable  place 
of  residence. 

A  well-established  national  bank  affords  all  needed  monetary  accommodation  to  the  mer- 
chants, manufacturers  and  business  men  generally,  while  two  savings  institutions  have  each 
a  liberal  list  of  depositors  who  are  bent  upon  saving  some  part  of  their  annual  wage  or 
income.  A  well-conducted  local  newspaper  is  generously  supported.  The  fire  and  police 
departments  are  efficiently  organized,  and  the  sanitary  arrangements  of  the  town  are  such 
as  to  insure  the  healthy  and  comfortable  conditions  of  its  inhabitants.  The  industries  of  the 
town  are  varied,  and  some  of  them  are  operated  upon  an  extensive  scale.  The  principal 
manufacturing  interests  consist  in  boots  and  shoes,  leather,  cotton  and  woolen  goods,  carriages 
and  wagons,  and  lumber.  The  population  in  1880  was  4,683,  but  it  is  claimed  that  the  two 
Rrchesters,  which  are  now  so  closely  allied  in  business  containing  about  8,000  inhabitants. 

The  sketches  of  the  business  houses  given  in  the  following  pages  will  enable  the  reader 
to  form  a  generally  accurate  notion  of  the  character  and  extent  of  these  and  other  indus- 
tries, and  serve  to  justify  the  flourishing  condition  of  one  of  the  brightest  and  pleasantest 
towns  of  the  Granite  State. 


LEADIXG  MANUFACTURERS  AXD  MERCHANTS. 


91 


TOWN  OF  ROCHESTER. 


Geo.  W.  Shaw  &  Co.,  Central  Square.— 
The  establishment  so  successfully  conducted  by 
Messrs.  Geo.  W.  Shaw  &  Co.  is  recognized  as  the 
leading  drug  store  in  Rochester.  It  was  estab- 
lished some  twelve  years  ago  by  Mr.  S.  F.  San- 
derson, who  was  succeeded  by  the  present  firm 
January  8,  1887.  It  is  an  elegant  establishment 
in  every  way,  and  a  splendid  stock  of  goods  is 
shown  in  every  line  of  the  business.  The  pure 
and  superior  assortment  of  drugs,  medicines  and 
pharmaceutical  preparations  are  supplied  from 
the  most  reputable  sources  and  are  selected  with 
special  reference  to  strength  and  freshness.  In 
the  line  of  novelties  in  perfumery,  toilet  articles 
and  holiday  goods,  the  enterprise  of  the  proprie- 
tors has  placed  within  the  reach  of  their  patrons 
the  best  articles  that  money  can  purchase.  The 
house  is  perfectly  equipped  for  its  specialty  of 
prescriptions,  and  absolute  accuracy  is  assured  in 
all  cases.  This  is  also  headquarters  for  books 
and  stationery,  fine  cigars,  soda  and  mineral 
waters,  and  a  corps  of  competent  assistants  con- 
tribute to  the  satisfactory  operations  of  the 
house.  Popular  prices  prevail.  The  firm  is  com- 
posed of  Messrs.  George  W.  Shaw  and  A.  W. 
Pierce,  both  natives  of  Portland,  Me. 

Bailey  &  Davis,  Manufacturers  of  and 
Dealers  in  Stove  and  Kitchen  Goods,  etc. — The 
business  of  this  reliable  house  was  inaugurated 
five  years  ago  by  Mr.  Charles  E.  Ricker,  and  con- 
ducted by  him  until  January,  1887,  when  the 
present  firm  succeeded  to  the  ownership.  The 
premises  used  for  the  requirements  of  the  busi- 
ness consist  of  a  building  having  three  floors  each 
20x75  feet  in  dimensions,  admirably  arranged 
throughout,  and  equipped  with  the  most  approved 
conveniences  and  accommodations.  A  number  of 
store-houses  are  situated  to  the  rear  of  this  build- 
ing. The  salesroom  is  well  fitted  up,  and 
contains  a  large,  very  superior  stock  of  reliable 
goods,  the  assortment  embracing  the  finest  mod- 
ern American  stoves,  furnaces,  ranges  and  heaters 
of  all  kinds,  kitchen  utensils,  glass,  brittania,  tin 
and  wooden  ware,  watches,  table  cutlery  and 
plated  ware,  also  plumbing  supplies  of  every 
description.  A  staff  of  experienced  workmen  are 
employed  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  water  piping, 
plumbing,  tin  roofing,  guttering,  spouting,  and 
general  jobbing.  All  work  is  performed  promptly 
and  thoroughly  and  satisfaction  with  the  just 
prices  charged  is  always  guaranteed.  The  co- 
partners, are  Mr.  C.  M.  Bailey  and  Zachias 
Davis.  Mr.  Bailey  is  a  resident  of  Pittsfield,  N. 
H.,  and  the  business  in  this  city  is  under  the  man- 
agement of  Mr.  Davis,  who  is  practically  ac- 
quainted with  all  the  details  of  his  vocation. 

Jones  &  Gordon,  Millinery  and  Small 
Wares,  Grange  Block. — The  establishment  o*" 

92 


Jones  &  Gordon  is  the  popular  metropolitan 
shopping  place  for  the  ladies  of  Rochester  and 
vicinity.  Although  established  at  so  recent  a 
date  as  April,  1887,  it  has  become  the  chief  source 
of  supply  in  this  section  for  artistic  millinery 
merchandise,  including  trimmed  hats  and  bon- 
nets, all  the  latest  styles  and  shapes  in  untrim- 
med  goods,  fine  French  flowers,  ostrich  plumes 
and  tips,  rich  ribbons  and  laces,  straw  and  silk 
goods,  feathers,  ornaments  and  trimmings,  ruch- 
ings  in  nearly  one  hundred  different  styles  ;  also, 
Foster  kid  gloves,  veiling,  tissue,  barege,  and 
laces, ladies'  and  gents'  collars  and  cuffs;  hosiery, 
corsets,  ham  burgs,  lace  edges,  yarns,  worsteds, 
etc.  This  firm  also  call  the  attention  of  the 
gentlemen  to  "  the  best  fifty  cent  shirt  in  the  state, 
the  best  seventy-five  cent  shirt  in  the  United 
States,  and  the  best  one  dollar  shirt  in  the  world." 
This  is  a  new  store,  with  new  goods,  the  latest 
styles,  and  under  enterprising  and  progressive 
management.  A  corps  of  milliners  whose  skill 
is  unsurpassed  are  in  attendance,  ready  to  exe- 
cute all  orders  in  a  prompt  and  satisfactory 
manner.  In  prices,  as  well  as  in  quality  and 
styles  of  goods,  this  firm  are  prepared  to  compete 
successfully  with  any  of  their  contemporaries  in 
the  trade.  The  store  is  spacious,  well  lighted, 
completely  stocked,  and  elegant  in  all  its  arrange- 
ments. The  firm  is  composed  of  Mr.  H.  C.  Jones 
and  Miss  W.  E.  Gordon,  both  experienced  in  this 
line  of  trade. 


A.  L.  Richards,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods,  etc., 
No.  1  Richard's  Block,  Main  Street. — The  leading 
source  of  supply  in  E.  Rochester  for  dry  and 
fancy  goods,  jewelry,  ladies'  and  gents'  furnish- 
ing goods,  etc.,  is  the  establishment  of  Mr.  A.  L. 
Richards.  The  business  was  oriuinallv  estab- 
lished in  1879  by  Mr.  E.  L.  Fauuce.  who  was  suc- 
ceeded three  years  after  by  Mrs.  Fauuce,  and  in 
1885  the  present  proprietor  took  possession.  A 
large  and  diversified  stock  is  carried,  embracing 
dry  goods  of  every  description,  and  those  kindred 
articles  that  lend  such  charm  and  varietyMo  the 
assortment.  All  the  lines  are  choice,  fresh  and 
complete,  the  dress  goods,  silks,  satins,  white  and 
fancy  goods  being  particularly  rich.  New  hosiery 
is  shown  for  ladies  and  children,  plain,  striped 
and  fancy,  from  cheap  domestic  to  finest  French 
goods ;  hook  and  button  kid  gloves,  in  opera, 
black  and  colors,  and  cashmere  and  silk  gloves  in 
all  the  new  shades  ;  underwear  in  scarlet  and 
white  for  ladies,  misses  and  infants  ;  corsets,  bus- 
tles and  hoop  skirts;  dress  trimmings  and  all  the 
latest  novelties  in  fancy  goods  for  ladies,  and  in 
genlemen's  neckwear,  white  and  colored  shirts, 
jewelry  of  all  kinds,  ribbons  and  laces.  Prices 
are  low  and  attractive,  and  the  trade  is  large  and 
active  is  and  constantly  increasing.  Mr.  JK  ichnrds 
is  a  native  of  Rochester. 


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93 


Breed  Shoe  Company,  Wakefield  street. — 
A  very  popular  and  well-known  establishment  in 
Rochester,  is  that  of  the  Breed  Shoe  Company, 
which  was  founded  some  three  years  ago  as  a 
branch  of  the  Francis  W.  Breed  manufactory  of 
Lynn,  Mass.  The  factory  is  a  three-story  Irame 
building,  46x150  feet  in  dimensions.  It  is  ad- 
mirably fitted  up  and  thoroughly  equipped  with 
the  latest  improved  machinery  incident  to  the 
business,  and  this  is  operated  by  a  30  horse  power 
steam  engine.  The  establishment  is  a  scene  of 
busy  industry,  between  two  hundred  and  fifty 
or  three  hundred  hands  being  permanently  em- 
ployed. The  products  of  this  concern  consist 
principally  of  cheap  grades  of  women's  and  miss- 
es' button  and  polished  shoes,  machine  stitched, 
all  of  which  are  made  of  the  very  best  quality  of 
material,  in  the  latest  and  most  fashionable  styles, 
adapted  to  the  wants  of  first-clans  retailers  and 
jobbers.  Mr.  J.  L.  Wetherell,  formerly  of  Lynn, 
and  who  has  had  fifty-one  year's  experience  in 
the  shoe  manufacturing  business,  is  the  superin- 
tendent of  the  factory.  All  the  operations  are 
conducted  under  his  personal  and  immediate  su- 
pervision, and  the  proprielors  are  thus  enabled 
to  insure  complete  satisfaction  to  their  customers 
in  every  particular.  The  trade  extends  to  all 
parts  of  the  country,  but  the  bulk  of  the  products 
of  the  factory  is  shipped  to  the  south  and  west. 
All  orders  receive  prompt  attention.  The  stand- 
ing of  F.  W.  Breed  as  a  shoe  manufacturer  in  the 
boot  and  shoe  trade  of  the  country  is  exception- 
ally high,  and  well-known  throughout  the  country. 


The  Globe  Tea,  Coffee  and  Variety 
Store,  Wilder  B.  Neal,  Proprietor,  Cocheco 
Block. — This  favorite  concern  was  founded  four 
years  ago  by  the  present  owner.  The  fine,  roomy 
store  occupied  has  a  capacity  of  20x70  feet,  is 
fitted  up  in  the  most  approved  modern  style,  hav- 
ing every  convenience  for  the  prosecution  of  busi- 
ness, and  it  is  filled  to  its  utmost  extent  with  a 
full  and  complete  stock  of  the  finest  china  and 
Japan  teas,  Java,  Mocha  and  South  America 
coffees,  all  of  the  freshest,  purest  quality,  war- 
ranted strictly  unadulterated  and  free  from  all 
deleterious  substances.  The  stock  also  includes 
every  description  of  crockery,  variety  goods  and 
holiday  merchandise,  etc.,  in  toys,  games,  etc. 
The  prices  are  reasonable  and  low  in  all  the  de- 
partments. Mr.  Neal,  who  is  a  native  of  Farm- 
ington,  Maine,  has  long  resided  in  this  city. 

James  H.  Edgerly,  Undertaker,  Main 
Street. — Mr.  James  H.  Edgerly  has  been  estab- 
lished as  an  undertaker  hero  since  1840.  As  a 
furnishing  undertaker  and  embalmer,  Mr.  Ed- 
gerly has  unsurpassed  facilities  for  rendering 
prompt,  reliable  and  successful  service.  He  ca- 
ters to  all  classes  of  the  community,  and  furnishes 
everything  necessary  for  the  plainest  or  most 
imposing  funeral  ceremonies.  He  is  prompt  in 
meeting  every  engagement,  performs  his  duties 
with  accuracy,  judgment  and  propriety,  and  can 
always  be  depended  upon  in  all  matters  pertain- 
ing to  the  last  sad  rites  of  burial.  He  makes  it  a 
rule  to  charge  only  moderate  prices,  and  keeps  on 
hand  the  largest  stock  of  coffins,  caskets  and 
other  funeral  supplies  in  the  county.  Mr.  Ed- 
gerly is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire  and  a  resi- 
dent of  Rochester  for  many  years. 


E.  G.  &  E.  \Vallace,  Manufacturers  of 
Leather,  Boots  and  Shoes. — Worthy  of  special 
prominence  in  these  pages  is  a  record  of  the  es- 
tablishment of  Messrs.  E.  G.  &  E.  Wallace,  man- 
ufacturers of  leather,  boots  and  shoes.  This  con- 
cern is  the  most  extensive  and  popular  one  in  its 
line  in  this  section  of  the  country,  and  during 
the  whole  of  its  long  career  it  has  met  with,  as  it 
has  deserved,  the  most  pronounced  success.  The 
firm  began  business  here  as  tanners  thirty-three 
years  ago,  and  from  a  small  beginning  the  tannery 
has  grown  until  the  works  now  cover  an  area  of 
five  acres  and  afford  permanent  employment  to 
about  one  hundred  and  fifty  hands.  The  firm 
make  a  specialty  of  upper  leather  of  various 
kinds,  and  produce  about  the  amount  of  one 
thousand  sides  per  week.  Twenty-five  years  ago 
the  firm  added  to  this  enterprise  the  manufacture 
of  boots  and  shoes,  and  in  this  branch  their  efforts 
have  been  attended  writh  equally  remarkable  suc- 
cess. The  business  grew  year  by  year  until  now 
it  is  the  leading  one  in  the  State,  requiring  the 
constant  employment  of  five  hundred  operatives. 
The  firm  have  two  factories  for  their  boot  and 
shoe  trade.  One  of  these  is  a  three-story  brick 
building  36x179  feet  in  dimensions,  with  a  wing 
36x65  feet.  The  second  building  is  a  four- story 
brick  structure  50x120  feet  in  measurement.  The 
mechanical  equipments  are  the  best  that  skill 
and  capital  can  produce,  and  the  machinery  is 
operated  by  a  steam  engine  of  120  horse  power. 
The  manufactures  of  the  establishment  consist  of 
men's  heavy  boots  and  shoes,  and  of  women's 
shoes  and  slippers,  mostly  of  the  cheaper  grades. 
The  firm  cater  to  the  western  and  north-western 
trade,  and  their  goods  have  a  high  reputation  in 
the  market  for  quality,  style,  durability  and 
cheapness.  Some  4,000  pairs  of  shoes  are  turned 
out  daily.  The  firm  are  always  in  a  position  to 
fill  orders  with  the  utmost  promptitude,  and 
their  standing  in  the  market  is  beyond  question. 
The  proprietors  are  brothers  and  are  natives  of 
Berwick,  Me.  Their  large  concerns,  affording 
employment  to  seven  hundred  hands,  are  monu- 
ments to  their  skill  ana  enterprise,  and  to  their 
energy  Rochester  owes  much  of  its  present  pros- 
perity. 


Glendoii  House. — East  Rochester's  only 
hostelry  is  the  Glendon  House,  and  as  the  pro- 
prietor, Mr.  John  W.  Tebbetts,  k'nows  how  to 
make  his  guests  comfortable,  and  as  his  customers 
have  learned  where  good  cheer  and  entertainment 
are  to  be  had  at  the  most  reasonable  rates,  he  is 
favored  constantly  with  a  large  patronage.  Mr. 
Tebbetts  built  the  hotel  and  opened  it  in  July. 
1878.  It  is  a  three-story  frame  building,  and  it 
is  handsomely  furnished,  finely  appointed  and 
thoroughly  equipped  with  the  most  improved 
modern  appliances  and  accommodations.  All  the 
chambers  are  well  ventilated,  heated  and  lighted, 
and  possess  every  convenience.  There  is  accommo- 
dation for  forty  guests  and  the  house  is  successfully 
run  on  the  temperance  plan.  A  splendid  table  is 
kept  The  cuisine  is  unrivalled,  the  catering  for 
it  being  conducted  on  a  basis  of  liberality,  insures 
only  the  best  of  everything  in  the  market.  Mr. 
Tebbetts  is  a  native  of  Dover,  and  has  resided  in 
East  Rochester  for  thirty-seven  years,  and  is 
widely  known  as  a  most  genial  and  successful 
host. 


94 


TOWN    OF    RO  CHESTER. 


S.  Wolf  &  Co.,  Merchant  Tailors  and  Deal- 
ers in  Ready  Made  Clothing,  Gents'  Furnishing 
Goods,  etc. — A  leading  and  noteworthy  firm  in 
Rochester  is  that  of  Messrs.  S.  Wolf  &  Co.,  mer- 
chant tailors,  clothiers  and  outfitters.  Here  can 
always  be  found  an  exceedingly  fine  assortment 
of  suitings,  men's,  boys'  and  children's  clothing, 
and  a  complete  line  of  gents'  furnishings,  head- 
wear  and  kindred  articles  at  the  lowest  prices, 
while  the  custom  garments  made  here  are  Al  in 
every  feature  of  merit,  in  cut,  fit,  finish  and  ma- 
terial. This  wTell-ordered  and  flourishing  store 
was  established  about  sixteen  years  ago  by  the 
pushing  and  popular  firm  whose  name  heads  the 
sketch.  The  premises  occupied  for  business  pur- 
poses comprise  two  40x40  feet  floors,  neatly  fitted 
up  and  tastefully  arranged,  and  an  extensive  and 
Al  stock  is  constantly  carried,  embracing  elegant 
imported  and  domestic  fabrics,  woolens  and 
worsteds,  cassimeres,  cloths,  checks,  plaids. 
serges,  meltons,  cheviots,  suitings,  vestings  and 
trimmings  in  great  variety  ;  also,  ready-made 
clothing  of  every  size,  style  and  pattern,  fine  dress 
shirts,  novelties  in  neckwear,  underclothing,  hats, 
caps,  trunks,  valises,  umbrellas,  blankets,  robes 
and  full  line  of  men's  furnishing  goods.  Several 
polite  and  efficient  clerks  attend  to  the  wants  of 
customers,  while  some  sixteen  or  more  skilled 
and  expert  hands  are  employed.  Mr.  Wolf, 
who  is  sole  proprietor,  is  a  gentleman  in  the  prime 
of  life,  and  was  born  in  Germany,  but  has  resided 
in  this  country  many  years.  He  is  a  practical 
and  expert  workman  himself,  with  long  and 
thorough  experience  in  the  exercise  of  his  art. 
Mr.  Wolf  is  agent  for  the  light  running  Domestic 
sewing  machine,  which  is  very  popular  in  the 
home  circle.  He  is  also  interested  in  a  large  store 
in  Brockton,  Mass.,  in  the  same  line  of  business. 


F.  Feineman,  Merchant  Tailor,  No.  1  Mc- 
Duffee  Block. — The  pioneer  house  in  the  clothing 
trade  in  Rochester  is  that  now  so  successfully 
conducted  by  Mr.  F.  Feineman,  at  No.  1  Mc- 
Duffee  Block.  The  business  was  founded  in  1851, 
by  Messrs.  S.  H.  Feineman  &  Bro.  The  present 
proprietor  was  a  member  of  the  original  firm, 
and  succeeded  to  the  sole  control  in  1870.  He  is 
a  merchant  tailor  of  large  experience  and  high 
reputation,  and  also  deals  extensively  in  men's, 
boys'  and  children's  ready-made  clothing,  hats, 
caps,  trunks,  valises  and  gents'  furnishing  goods. 
In  the  tailoring  department  is  shown  one  of  the 
best  stocks  of  cloths  and  trimmings  in  this  sec- 
tion, complete  in  material,  design  and  novelty, 
and  the  very  best  sources  of  American  and  Euro- 
pean production  have  contributed  to  its  wealth. 
The  garments  made  here  are  simply  perfect  ion  in 
style,  fit  and  artistic  workmanship,  and  to  seek 
the  services  of  this  house  once  is  to  be  its  patron 
always.  The  stock  of  ready-made  clothing  is  full 
and  complete,  and  the  finer  grades  are  equal  to 
the  best  custom  work  in  fit,  finish,  elegance  and 
fashion.  The  latest  styles  in  hats  and  caps  are 
always  displayed,  and  the  line  of  gentlemen's  fur- 
nishings include  all  the  novelties  in  neckswear, 
underwear,  hosiery,  gloves,  white  and  colored 
shirts,  handkerchiefs,  collars  and  cuffs,  known  to 
the  trade.  Employment  is  furnished  to  twenty- 
five  hands.  Mr.  Feineman  is  a  gentleman  whose 
reputation  and  standing,  as  a  citizen  and  merchant, 
is  established  beyond  the  requirements  of  praise. 


The  Mansion  House,  Main  Street. — The 
Mansion  House  in  Rochester  occupies  a  niche  in 
the  esteem  and  popularity  of  this  community 
peculiarly  its  own.  It  has  recently  been  re- 
modelled and  refurnished  by  the  present  pro- 
prietor, Mr.  E.  T.  Cotton,  and  has  now  entered 
upon  a  new  lease  of  life  under  the  most  favorable 
auspices.  The  elegance  of  the  house  and  the 
beauty  of  its  situation  impresses  the  stranger  at 
the  first  glance  as  being  a  first-class  hotel  in  all 
respects.  It  was  first  opened  to  the  public  in 
1867,  by  Mr.  S.  D.  Wentworth.  It  is  three  stories  in 
height,  with  a  splendid  verandah  on  two  sides, 
and  beautifully  shaded  by  grand  old  trees  that 
completely  shut  out  the  sun's  rays  in  summer, 
and  gives  the  house  the  appearance  of  a  veritable 
summer  resort.  No  luxury  afforded  in  situation, 
surroundings,  cuisine  or  modern  conveniences  in 
any  hotel  is  lacking  at  the  Mansion  House.  \i  is 
situated  just  outside  the  busiest  portion  of  the 
town,  in  its  best  residence  domain,  within  easy 
reach  of  the  depot,  and  is  convenient  alike  to 
the  permanent  patron,  the  commercial  tourist 
and  the  transient  guest.  The  house  is  lighted  in 
front  by  electric  light,  heated  inside  by  steam 
throughout,  and  is  provided  with  electric  call 
bells  communicating  with  the  office.  The  cuisine 
of  the  Mansion  House  is  especially  worthy  of 
mention,  being  under  the  most  experienced 
management  and  kept  up  to  the  highest  standard 
of  excellence.  First-class  accommodations  are 
furnished  for  fifty  guests,  and  the  terms  are  fixed 
at  the  low  rate  of  $2.  per  day.  Mr.  Cotton  is 
one  of  the  best-known  hotel  men  in  this  section, 
and  his  accession  to  the  maragement  of  this 
house  insures  it  renewed  success  and  increased 
prosperity.  He  is  also  the  proprietor  of  the  Wil- 
son house  at  Farmington,  one  of  the  model  hotels 
of  New  England,  built  by  Mr.  Cotton  himself, 
and  perfect  in  all  its  appointments  and  arrange- 
ments for  the  comfort  and  convenience  of  the 
traveling  public.  It  is  under  the  management  of 
Mr.  H.  S.  Cotton,  son  of  the  proprietor,  and  a  day 
and  a  night  at  the  house  is  a  pleasant  experience. 
Mr.  Cotton  has  associated  with  him,  in  the 
management  of  the  Mansion  House,  Mr.  Nat. 
Ham,  who  is  also  a  popular  and  experienced 
host,  and  is  earnestly  devoted  to  the  promotion 
of  the  comfort  of  all  who  stay  at  this  well  con- 
ducted hostelry. 


K.  Frank  Tibbets,  Watches,  Clocks,  Jew- 
elry, Wentworth  Block. — This  gentleman  is  a 
watchmaker  and  jeweler  of  large  experi- 
ence and  established  reputation,  and  has  been 
engaged  in  the  business  here  since  1882.  His 
store  is  spacious  in  size,  attractive  in  all  its  ap- 
pointments, and  perfect  in  convenience  of  arrange- 
ment for  inspection  and  sale.  In  watches,  clocks, 
bronzes,  jewelry,  solid  silver  and  plated  ware,  a 
line  of  which  he  has  manufactured  for  his  OWD 
trade,  and  which  he  guarantees  to  be  superior  ta 
anthingy  in  the  market  at  the  same  price,  specta- 
cles, eyeglasses  and  general  optical  goods,  and  m 
pocket  cutlery  and  fine  holiday  goods.  Mr.  Tib- 
bets  is  agent  for  the  Columbus  watch,  and  carries 
every  American  make  in  all  the  different  grades 
and  prices.  He  pays  particular  attention  to  watch, 
clock  and  jewelry  repairing  and  engraving.  Mr. 
Tibl>ets  is  a  native  of  Gloucester,  Mass.,  and  is  rec- 
ognized as  an  accomplished  master  of  his  trade. 


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95 


E.  N.  Thorne,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods,  Nos. 
3  and  4  McDuffee  Block,  Central  Square.— The 
improvements  that  have  taken  place  in  the  dry 
goods  industry  have  made  establishments  en- 
gaged that  trade  to  become  veritable  bazaars,  re- 
flecting the  manufacturing  progress  of  every  na- 
tion. A  leading  headquarters  in  this  line  in 
Rochester  is  the  establishment  of  Mr.  E.  N. 
Thorne  at  Nos.  3  and  4  McDuffee  Block,  on  Main 
street.  Mr.  Thorne  is  an  extensive  dealer  in 
foreign  and  domestic  dry  and  fancy  goods,  and 
has  been  established  in  business  here  since  1883. 
The  premises  occupied  for  trade  purposes  com- 
prise a  store  and  basement  40x75  feet  each,  giving 
an  abundance  of  room  for  supplying  the  largest 
demands.  The  store  is  very  attractive  in  all  its 
appointments,  and  perfect  in  convenience  of  ar- 
rangement for  inspection  and  sale.  The  stock  is 
complete  and  carefully  selected  in  every  line,  dis- 
playing all  the  materials  that  have  been  made 
popular  by  personal  preference  or  the  decrees  of 
fashion,  and  equal  attention  is  given  to  every 
assortment.  In  the  dress  goods  department  is 
shown  a  full  line  of  black  and  colored  silks, 
satins,  Rhadamaux,  ottomans,  velvets,  plushes, 
velveteens,  cashmeres,  camel's  hair  cloth,  dress 
flannels  and  fancy  dress  goods,  while  all  the  new 
fabrics  and  shades  are  added  as  soon  as  they  ap- 
pear in  the  market.  The  line  of  housekeeping 
goods  comprises  table  linens,  towels,  napkins, 
muslins,  blankets,  yarns  and  flannels  at  lower 
prices  than  ever.  In  ladies  furnishings  is  dis- 
played a  fine  assortment  of  new  hosiery,  plain, 
striped  and  fancy,  from  cheap  domestic  to  finest 
French  goods ;  mosquetaire,  hook  and  button 
kid  gloves  in  opera,  black  and  colors,  also  cash- 
mere and  silk  gloves  in  all  the  new  shades;  un- 
derwear in  scarlet  and  white  for  ladies,  misses 
and  infants,  and  corsets,  bustles  and  hoop  skirts. 
The  cloak  department  is  filled  with  choice  selec- 
tions of  new  and  novel  shapes,  in  all  the  different 
makes  of  material,  guaranteed  to  be  the  finest 
fitting  garments  to  be  found  anywhere,  in  plush, 
silk  and  cloth,  Paletots,  Russian  circulars,  dol- 
mans, stockinet  jackets,  etc.  Special  pains  are 
taken  to  secure  the  latest  novelties  in  trimmings 
and  fancy  goods,  and  the  quality  and  desirability 
of  the  stock  is  ably  maintained  throughout.  Mr. 
Thorne  is  a  native  of  Maine,  and  accounted 
among  those  young,  enterprising  business  men 
upon  whom  the  continued  development  of  this 
community  rests. 


I.  S.  Howe,  Livery  and  Sale  Stable,  Market 
Street. — Mr.  Howe  founded  his  business  here  ten 
years  ago,  meeting  with  deserved  success  from 
the  outset.  The  stable  is  spacious,  properly 
lighted,  thoroughly  drained  and  ventilated,  and 
free  from  all  noxious  odors.  The  fine  horses 
kept  for  hire  are  all  in  excellent  condition,  are 
stylish  in  appearance,  while  the  carriages,  hacks, 
buggies,  etc.,  are  comfortable  and  of  fashionable 
designs.  The  finest  turnouts  are  furnished  from 
this  stable  at  the  most  reasonable  charges,  and 
all  orders,  received  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night, 
are  given  immediate  attention.  Carriages  are 
furnished  for  funerals,  weddings,  balls,  or  other 
occasions,  and  satisfactory  services  are  guaranteed 
in  every  instance.  Mr.  Howe,  who  is  a  native  of 
Rochester,  devotes  his  entire  time  to  the  direction 
of  his  affairs. 


Dodge's  Hotel,  Central  Square. — One  of  the 
especially  noteworthy  landmarks  in  Rochester,  is 
that  popular  hostelry,  Dodge's  Hotel,  which  has 
been  in  existence  for  over  half  a  century.  The 
place  was  first  opened  in  1834  by  Mr.  Jonathan 
F.  Dodge,  and  was  conducted  by  him  with  unin- 
terrupted success  until  1871,  when  his  death  oc- 
curred, and  Mr.  J.  F.  Dodge  Jr.,  succeeded  to 
the  control.  This  gentleman,  who  was  born  in 
Rochester  and  has  always  resided  here,  has  been 
brought  up  in  the  hotel  business,  and  under- 
stands perfectly  the  best  methods  of  meeting  the 
wants  of  the  traveling  public.  The  house  is  a 
substantial  three-story  brick  structure,  hand- 
somely furnished  and  thoroughly  equipped  in 
every  respect  with  all  modern  improvements  and 
conveniences.  It  contains  forty  well  furnished, 
airy  and  neatly  kept  rooms,  while  the  sanitary 
arrangements  and  general  appointments  are  fully 
in  keeping  with  the  rest  of  the  building.  There 
is  an  excellent  dining-room,  where  the  choicest 
of  viands,  satisfactorily  cooked,  are  served  in  the 
most  tempting  style.  A  bar,  well  stocked  with 
superior  wines  and  liquors,  is  also  a  noticeable 
feature  of  the  establishment.  The  terms  are  but 
$2  per  day.  A  first-class  livery  stable  is  run  in 
connection  with  the  house,  from  which  stylish 
teams  can  be  had  at  reasonable  prices.  Mr. 
Dodge  devotes  his  best  attention  to  looking  after 
the  interests  of  his  patrons  and  is  a  genial  host. 

J.  J.  Meader,  Custom  and  Ready  Made 
Clothing,  and  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods,  Main 
Street,  Opposite  M.  E.  Church. — This  house  was 
established  originally  in  1840,  by  Mr.  Thos.  E. 
Davis,  a  man  of  superior  business  ability,  and 
noted  for  his  honorable  and  square  dealing,  and 
from  the  date  of  its  inception  has  received  a  very 
liberal  patronage.  The  high  reputation  of  the 
concern  has  been  eminently  sustained  by  his  suc- 
cessors, the  present  proprietor  who  came  into 
possession  in  1869.  His  store  is  of  ample  dimen- 
sions, neatly  and  attractively  fitted  up  and  sup- 
plied with  every  facility  for  conducting  his  busi- 
ness. He  keeps  constantly  on  hand  a  very 
carefully  selected  assortment  of  foreign  and 
domestic  piece  goods,  embracing  broadcloths, 
cassimeres,  suitings,  worsteds,  plain,  mottled  and 
striped  of  the  latest  and  most  fashionable  season- 
able patterns  from  which  his  patrons  can  select, 
and  which  are  made  up  in  the  best  and  most 
artistic  style  to  order,  and  though  faultless  in 
cut,  finish  and  quality,  will  always  be  reasonable 
in  price.  Mr.  Meader  employs  a  thoroughly 
practical  tailor  and  artistic  cutter,  and  none  but 
the  most  skilful  and  proficient  workmen  are  em- 
ployed. He  likewise  carries  an  assortment  of 
ready  made  clothing,  which  is  made  up  from  the 
best  productions  of  domestic  looms  by  skilled 
designers  and  workmen,  and  the  goods  are  made 
up  in  every  particular  with  the  same  skill,  care 
and  attention  that  are  bestowed  on  the  same  class 
of  garments  by  merchant  tailors  to  order.  His 
stock  of  furnishing  goods  is  full  and  complete, 
comprising  fine  white  and  fancy  colored  dress 
shirts,  neckwear  of  the  latest  and  most  fashion- 
able designs,  underwear,  hosiery,  gloves,  etc. 
He  is  also  agent  for  Lewando's  dyeing  and  scour- 
ing establishment  of  Boston,  also  of  the  city 
laundry  of  Lynn,  Mass.,  and  all  orders  left 
with  him  will  receive  prompt  attention. 


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TO  WN    OF    ROCHESTER. 


A.  S.  Parshley,  Insurance,  Main  Street. — 
The  leading  insurance  agency  in  Rochester  is  that 
conducted  by  Mr.  A.  S.  Pashley,  on  Main  street. 
This  gentleman  established  his  business  here  in 
1870,  and  has  built  up  a  high  reputation  and  a 
large  and  influential  patronage  throughout  all 
this  section.  He  represents  all  the  mutual  and 
stock  fire  insurance  companies  in  New  Hampshire, 
including  the  New  Hampshire,  the  People's  and 
the  Fire  Underwriters,  of  Manchester;  the 
Granite  State,  of  Portsmouth ;  the  Capitol,  of 
Nashua  ;  and  the  Mascoma,  of  Lebanon.  He 
does  also  a  large  brokerage  business  in  this 
vicinity,  and  is  prepared  at  all  times  to  place  the 
largest  risks,  distributing  the  same  in  the  most 
judicious  manner,  quoting  the  lowest  rates  of 
premium,  and  guaranteeing  a  prompt  and  liberal 
adjustment  of  all  losses.  He  is  eminently  popu- 
lar with  the  property  owuers  and  business  men 
of  this  section,  and  controls  the  insuring  of  many 
of  the  choicest  lines  of  business  and  residential 
property  in  the  community.  The  interests  of 
policy  holders  are  carefully  watched  and  safely 
guarded,  and  his  dealings  with  the  public 
are  reliable  and  trustworthy  in  all  respects.  Mr. 
Parhsley  is  a  native  of  Stafford  N.  H.,  in  the 
prime  of  life,  and  highly  esteemed  in  social  and 
business  circles.  He  served  twelve  years  as  chair- 
man of  the  Board  of  Selectmen,  receiving  all  the 
votes  cast  by  all  parties,  except  forty-seven.  This 
is  a  pleasing  tiibute  to  the  popularity  and  high 
esteem  in  which  he  is  placed  in  his  own  town. 


Hotel  Wrisley,  Hanson  Street ;  Buelduc  & 
Thurston,  Proprietors. — One  of  the  most  popular 
stopping  places  in  this  section  of  the  state,  and  a 
particular  favorite  with  commercial  travelers,  is 
the  Hotel  Wrisley.  This  well-known  hostelry 
was  first  opened  to  the  public  in  1881,  by  Mrs. 
Roberts,  continuing  in  her  charge  until  until  June, 
1884,  when  the  present  proprietors,  Messrs.  J.  A. 
Buelduc  and  T.  L.  Thurston,  succeeded  tothecon- 
trol.  These  gentlemen,  the  latter  of  whom  was 
formerly  connected  with  the  Mansion  House  of 
Rochester,  have  had  long  and  thorough  experience 
in  hotel  management,  are  perfectly  conversant 
with  the  wants  of  the  traveling  public,  and  have 
satisfactorily  catered  to  their  demands.  They 
have  wron  an  excellent,  widespread  reputation, 
and  enjoy  an  extensive,  first-class  patronage.  The 
Wrisley  is  a  fine  three-story  building,  having  di- 
mensions of  30x80  feet,  and  its  interior  fittings  and 
furnishings  are  complete  in  every  particular.  The 
house  is  lighted  by  gas,  heated  by  steam  through- 
out, and  provided  with  electric  call  bells  commu- 
nicating with  the  office.  The  dining  room, 
billiard  room,  parlor,  office  and  bar,  the  latter  well 
stocked  with  choice  wines  and  liquors,  are  all 
convenieniently  located  on  the  first  floor,  while  the 
two  upper  floors  are  devoted  to  sleeping  apart- 
ments, which  are  well  lighted  and  ventilated,  and 
are  kept  turnished  with  clean  bedding.  The  cuisine 
is  especially  worthy  of  commendation,  being  under 
the  most  experienced  management,  and  kept  up 
to  a  standard  of  excellence.  A  first-class  livery 
stable  is  run  in  connection  with  the  hotel,  and 
good  teams  are  furnished  at  reasonable  prices. 
The  Wrisley's  terms  are  commendably  low,  and 
all  who  put  up  here  will  find  Messrs.  Buelduc  & 
Thurston  estimable  gentlemen  to  deal  with,  and 
most  painstaking,  genial  hosts. 


Worcester  &  Greenfield,  Books,  Central 
Square. — The  popular  headquarters  in  Rochester 
for  books,  stationery,  periodicals  and  literature  of 
all  kinds  is  the  establishment  of  Messrs.  Worces- 
ter &  Greenfield,  on  Central  Square.  The  busi- 
ness was  originally  established  about  fifteen  years 
ago  by  Mr.  I.  D.  Mooney,  the  present  proprietors 
succeeding  to  the  control  in  1881.  To  the  stran- 
ger, from  its  literary  attractiveness,  it  is  a  place 
not  to  be  overlooked,  while  it  is  the  chief  rendez- 
vous to  the  literature-loving  people  of  this  com- 
munity. To  drop  in  here  for  the  daily  paper  and 
a  glimpse  at  the  last  new  book  or  magaziue  is  an 
every-day  duty  with  the  majority  of  the  people 
resident  here.  The  stock  is  large,  choice  and 
complete  in  every  department,  including  the 
works  of  standard  authors  in  prose  and  poetry, 
the  latest  publications  of  English  and  American 
writers,  in  fine  bindings  and  pocket  style  ;  toys, 
games,  picture  books,  writing  desks,  portfolios, 
leather  goods,  and  desirable  gifts  for  the  holidays 
in  great  variety  and  profusion.  The  firm  also 
have  a  circulating  library,  containing  six  hundred 
volumes,  which  is  very  liberally  patronized  by 
both  old  and  young.  There  is  also  a  fine  assort- 
ment of  cigars,  tobacco  and  confectionery,  and  the 
store  is  the  headquarters  in  Rochester  for  the 
Boston  daily  and  state  papers.  The  members  of 
the  firm,  Messrs.  H.  L.  Worcester  and  Frank 
Greenfield,  are  young  men  of  enterprise  and  pop- 
ularity 

J.  G.  Morrill  &  Co.,  Groceries  and  Grain .' 
Nos.  63  and  65  Main  Street,  Odd  Fellows'  Block. 
— By  a  careful  examination  of  the  commercial 
facilities  enjoyed  by  the  merchants  of  Rochester, 
we  are  led  to  make  special  reference  to  the  house 
of  Messrs  J.  G.  Morill  &  Co.,  as  a  representative 
one  in  the  line  of  groceries  and  grain.  Its  rank 
has  has  been  secured  by  enterprise,  energy  and 
reliable  business  methods.  It  is  located  at  Nos. 
63  and  65  Main  street,  in  Odd  Fellows'  Block, 
and  was  opened  to  the  public  by  this  firm  in  1884. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  double  store 
and  basement,  60x60  feet  each,  with  an  L  15x6(J 
feet,  and  a  store-house  22x60  feet,  giving  ample 
accommodations  for  the  large  stock  that  is  con- 
stantly carried,  and  for  the  prosecution  of  the 
business  upon  an  extensive  scale.  Even  the  most 
casual  observer,  upon  visiting  this  house,  cannot 
fail  to  be  impressed  with  the  extent,  system  and 
completeness  of  the  establishment,  and  it  may  be 
safely  asserted  that  in  quantity,  quality  freshness 
and  variety  the  stock  carried  here  has  no  superior 
in  this  section.  In  the  line  of  family  groceries 
the  firm  deal  in  the  finest  teas,  the  purest  coffees 
and  spices,  the  leading  brands  of  flour,  sugars, 
syrups  and  molasses,  canned  goods  in  great 
variety,  preserves,  smices  and  table  delicacies  of 
the  most  desireable  kind.  The  stock  of  grain  is 
always  large,  choice  and  complete,  received  direct 
from  the  hands  of  the  producer,  and  sold,  both  at 
wholesale  and  retail,  at  the  lowest  market  prices. 
Goods  are  promptly  delivered,  and  customers  are 
assured  complete  satisfaction  not  only  in  the 
character  of  the  goods  but  in  manifest  advantages 
in  terms  and  prices.  The  firm  is  composed  of 
Messrs.  J.  G.  Morrill,  a  native  of  Maine.  C.  F. 
Caverly  and  J.  L.  Swain,  both  natives  of  Roches- 
ter, and  well  and  favorably  known  in  this  com- 
munity for  their  energy  and  enterprise. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


97 


W.  C.  Sanborn,  Apothecary,  No.  5  McDuf- 
fee  Block. — A  representative  establishment  in 
the  drug  and  prescription  trade  of  Rochester  is 
that  conducted  by  Mr.  W.  C.  Sanborn,  at  No.  5 
McDuffee  Block,  on  Main  street.  The  premises 
occupied  for  trade  purposes  comprises  a  spacious 
store  and  finely  equipped  laboratory,  all  replete 
with  everything  required  to  constitute  a  complete 
first-class  drug  and  prescription  establishment. 
The  extensive  and  well- selected  stock  embraces  a 
full  line  of  pure  drugs,  chemicals  and  medicines, 
fine  perfumery,  toilet  articles  and  fancy  goods, 
and  a  carefully  assorted  stock  of  such  patent  or 
proprietary  medicines  as  are  known  to  possess 
healing  virtues  and  curative  properties  devoid  of 
deleterious  or  injurious  elements.  The  com- 
pounding of  physicians*  prescriptions  and  family 
recipes  receive  that  careful  and  intelligent  profes- 
sional attention  which  their  important  character 
so  imperatively  demands.  A  specialty  is  made 
of  the  manufacture  of  Sanborn's  Kidney  Rem- 
edy, which  has  a  wide  sale  and  is  highly  recom- 
mended for  its  remedial  qualifications.  The 
store  is  ably  managed  in  all  departments,  and  a 
force  of  competent  assistants  attend  to  those  gen- 
eral duties  that  make  communication  with  the 
establishment  both  pleasant  and  profitable.  Mr. 
Sanborn  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  in  the 
prime  of  life,  and  recognized  as  an  accomplished 
pharmacist,  and  a  reliable  and  responsible  busi- 
ness man. 


I.  A.  Collins,  Photographer,  Hanson  Street. 
— Mr.  I.  A.  Collins,  photographer  and  expert  por- 
trait artist,  of  Hanson  street,  is  by  common  con- 
sent the  leading  exponent  of  his  profession  in  the 
city,  and  the  pictures  produced  at  his  admirably 
conducted  and  deservedly  popular  studio  are  Al 
in  every  respect,  in  fidelity  to  original,  in  design, 
execution  and  finish.  Mr.  Collins,  who  is  a 
native  of  Corinth,  Vermont,  has  for  many  years 
been  actively  identified  with  his  present  voca- 
tion, is  a  thorough  master  of  all  its  branches, 
and  since  he  founded  his  enterprise  in  this  city 
in  March,  1885,  has  built  up  a  large,  first-class 
patronage.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a 
salesroom  and  operating  gallery,  each  25x60  feet 
in  dimensions  and  provided  with  every  accommo- 
dation. The  salesroom  is  filled  with  a  large 
stock  of  picture  frames,  mouldings,  albums,  pic- 
ture stands,  cord,  ".etc.,  displayed  in  attractive 
order.  Mr.  Collins  executes  photographic  work 
,  of  all  kinds,  including  crayon,  pastel,  water 
colors,  jlndia  ink,  oils,  and  kindred  work  of 
every  variety,  views,  buildings,  moving  objects, 
etc.,  fine  portraits,  however,  being  the  specialty. 

J.  H.  Meserve,  Manufacturer  of  Lumber, 
Mouldings,  etc.,  also  Dealer  in  Glazed  Windows, 
Blinds,  etc. — The  leading  representative  of  the 
building  trade  is  Mr.  J.  H.  Meserve,  who  is  well 
and  widely  known  as  a  manufacturer  of  lumber, 
mouldings,  window  frames,  doors,  brackets,  stair 
rails,  etc.,  and  also  as  an  extensive  dealer  in  lum- 
ber, glazed  windows,  blinds,  sash,  etc.  He  in- 
augurated his  enterprise  here  in  June,  1876,  and 
has  achieved  a  reputation  and  acquired  a  trade 
that  places  him  in  the  front  rank  of  enterprise 
and  success  in  this  section  of  the  country.  His 
business  premises  cover  about  one  acre  of  ground, 
and  comprise  a  large  lumber  yard  and  a  well- 


equipped  planing  mill,  provided  with  three  pla- 
ners, a  double  surfacer  and  matcher,  two  steam 
engines,  one  for  planing,  45  horse  power,  and  one 
for  sawing,  40  horse  power,  and  two  boilers, 
while  employment  is  given  to  twenty  skilled  and 
expert  hands.  A  large  stock  of  lumber,  both 
dressed  and  in  the  rough,  is  constantly  carried, 
together  with  a  splendid  assortment  of  builders' 
materials,  outside  and  inside  hard-wood  and  fine 
finish,  in  regular  sizes,  while  the  facilities  of  the 
house  are  such  that  special  sizes  are  promptly 
manufactured  to  order.  From  April  1st  to  Aug- 
ust 1st,  this  house  received  fifty-three  car  loads 
of  lumber  to  supply  the  demands  of  its  trade, 
which  is  both  wholesale  and  retail  and  extend- 
ing throughout  the  entire  state,  besides  a  large 
local  demand.  Specialties  are  made  of  mouldings, 
windows,  brackets  and  stair  rails,  and  of  glazed 
windows  to  order.  Mr.  Meserve  is  a  native  of 
Rochester. 


W.  J.  Babbidge,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Grange 
Block. — One  of  the  largest  and  most  popular  boot 
aud  shoe  establishments  in  Rochester  is  that  of 
Mr.  Warren  J.  Babbidge,in  the  new  Grange  block, 
on  Market  street.  He  owns  two  other  stores, one  in 
Springvale,  Me.,  and  the  other  in  Portsmouth,  N. 
H.  This  enterprise  was  inaugurated  in  March, 
1887,  by  Messrs.  Babbidge  &  Foss,  the  present 
proprietor  succeeding  to  the  sole  control  in  July 
following.  The  store  is  one  of  the  most  spacious 
and  attractive  in  town,  and  is  supplied  with  every 
modern  convenience.  The  amplitude  of  the  stock 
which  is  here  displayed  ranks  the  house  as  a 
leader  in  its  line  of  trade,  and  commends  it  the 
favor  and  patronage  of  all.  The  assortment  com- 
prises boots,  shoes,  rubbers  and  slippers  for  men, 
women,  misses,  youths,  boys  and  children,  in  all 
the  various  styles,  grades  and  sizes  known  to  the 
trade.  The  connections  of  the  proprietor  with 
manufacturers  of  the  highest  repute  enable  him  to 
offer  his  customers  the  rarest  inducements  as  re- 
gards excellence  of  stock  and  economy  of  prices. 
Repairing  is  neatly  and  promptly  executed,  and 
the  patronage  is  growing  rapidly.  Mr.  Babbidge 
carries  on  a  large  jobbing  trade  throughout  Maine 
and  New  Hampshire. 

S.  Stringer,  Manufacturer  of  Soda  and  Min- 
eral Waters,  Belfast  Ginger  Ale,Tonic,  etc.,  Hanson 
Street,  Basement  of  Hotel  Wrisley. — Mr.  Stringer 
founded  his  enterprise  three  years  ago,  and,  owing 
to  the  superiority  of  his  productions  has  built  up 
a  large,  first-class  trade,  having  patrons  in  all  parts 
of  the  state,  and  being  particularly  heavy  in  the 
White  mountains.  The  premses  occupied  are 
fitted  up  in  the  most  approved  manner  having 
every  appliance  and  modern  apparatus  necessary 
for  the  purposes  of  the  business.  Mr.  Stringer 
employs  a  number  of  experienced  assistants  and 
manufactures  in  large  quantities  soda  aud  mineral 
waters  of  all  kinds,  Belfast  ginger  ale,  tonic,  ginger, 
pineapple,  birch  and  root  beers,  lager,  etc.  Only 
the  best  materials  are  used  in  the  production  and 
the  beverages  made  here  are  noted  for  their  fineness 
of  flavor,  and  general  excellence.  A  heavy  stock 
is  constantly  kept  on  hand  and  every  facility  is 
possessed  for  the  prompt  fulfilment  of  orders. 
Mr.  Stringer,  who  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  this 
state,  is  thorougly  deserving  of  the  great  success 
that  is  attending  his  efforts. 


98 


TOWN    OF    ROCHESTER. 


Abbott  &  Webber,  Choice  Family  Gro- 
ceries, No.  2  Blaisdell's  Block,  East  Rochester. — 
This  business  was  first  established  in  March, 
1886,  by  Mr.  C.  M.  Abbott,  the  present  firm  being 
organized  the  following  year.  The  firm  occupy 
a  large  and  commodious  store,  and  carry  a  splen- 
did stock  of  goods  at  all  times.  This  stock  in- 
cludes the  well-known  and  popular  French  pat- 
ent and  Old  Honesty  brands  of  floor,  the  best  and 
purest  teas,  coffees  and  spices,  the  sweetest  but- 
ter, the  freshest  eggs,  canned  goods  in  great  vari- 
ety, fancy  pickets  and  jellies,  candiments  and 
table  luxuries,  besides  a  choice  and  complete  line 
of  cigars,  tobacco  and  confectionery.  The  firm 
also  deal  in  boots  and  shoes  for  men's,  women's, 
misses',  youths'  and  children's  wear,  suited  to 
the  tastes  and  the  means  of  all  classes  of  buyers, 
and  received  direct  from  the  best  manufacturers, 
and  customers  have  the  satisfaction  of  knowing 
that  nothing  inferior  or  adulterated  will  be 
offered  them.  Goods  are  promptly  delivered, 
and  the  lowest  prices  invariably  pievail.  The 
firm  is  composed  of  Messrs.  C.  M.  Abbott  and  A. 
D.  Webber,  both  natives  of  Maine. 

W.  G.  Bradley,  Boots,  Shoes,  Rubbers  and 
Shoe  Findings,  Central  Square. — This  gentleman 
has  been  engaged  in  business  here  since  1879,  and 
also  operates  branch  establishments  at  Newbnry- 
port  aud  Salem,  Mass.  He  occupies  large  and 
finely-appointed  quarters,  and  has  unsurpassed 
facilities  for  conducting  the  business  systematic- 
ally and  successfully  and  upon  a  large  scale.  His 
stock  is  one  of  the  largest  and  finest  in  this  section, 
and  comprises  boots,  shoes,  rubbers  and  si  ippers  for 
men,  women,  misses,  youth,  boys  and  children,  in 
all  the  various  styles,  grades  and  sizes,  suited  to 
the  tastes  and  the  means  of  all  classes  of  people. 
The  productions  of  the  leading  manufactories  in 
New  England  are  represented  in  the  stock,  and 
the  prices  which  prevail  are  so  eminently  fair 
and  reasonable  as  to  add  materially  to  the  popu- 
larity of  the  house.  Repairing  of  all  kinds  is 
promptly  attended  to,  and  a  corps  of  competent 
clerks  and  salesmen  contribute  to  the  satisfactory 
operations  of  the  house.  Mr.  Bradley  is  a  native 
of  Massachusetts,  and  a  gentleman  of  large  expe- 
rience in  the  shoe  trade.  He  is  a  self  made  man ; 
he  started  business  on  his  own  account  at  eleven 
years  of  age,  and  now,  in  his  thirty-ninth  year, 
he  owns  three  stores  and  real  estate  besides,  to 
the  amount  of  $10,000. 


"W.  W.  Sinclair,  Fruit,  Nnts  and  Confection- 
ery, Tobacco  and  Cigars,  East  Rochester. — Mr. 
Sinclair  founded  his  business  in  1886,  and  has 
built  np  a  first-class  custom,  his  establishment 
being  held  in  popular  favor.  The  commodins  store 
occupied,  which  has  au  area  of  20x60  feet,  is  fitted 
up  in  the  most  approved  style,  contains  a  large, 
carefully  selected  stock  of  choice  merchandise,  the 
assortment  comprising  the  finest  foreign  and  do- 
mestic fruits  and  nuts,  raisins,  plain  and  fancy 
candies  and  confectionery,  all  the  favorite  brands 
of  smoking  tobaccos,  and  a  full  variety  of  Havana 
Key  West  and  domestic  cigars.  The  stock  is  com- 
plete in  all  the  departments,  nnd  is  always  kept 
up  to  the  highest  standard.  The  proprietor  is 
a  native  of  Maine.  He  is  untiring  in  his  devotion 
to  his  patrons  interests,  and  always  strives  to  give 
the  best  goods  for  the  least  money. 


Henry  M.  Kelley,  Manufacturer  and 
Dealer  in  Stoves,  Tinware,  Hardwaie,  Pumps, 
etc.,  Market  Street. — This  gentleman  is  an  exten- 
sive dealer  in  stoves,  tinware,  hardware,  pumps, 
lead  pipe  and  kitchen  furnishing  goods,  and  a 
plumber,  gas  and  steam  fitter  of  large  experience 
and  established  reputation.  He  also  attends 
promptly  to  job  work  in  tin,  brass,  copper  and 
sheet  iron.  His  premises  are  spacious  and  well 
equipped  for  manufacturing  and  trade  purposes, 
and  every  convenience  is  at  hand  for  the  prompt 
and  perfect  fulfilment  of  all  orders.  His  stock  of 
stoves  comprises  the  best  makes  embodying  all 
the  latest  improvements  in  both  heating  and 
cooking,  while  the  several  lines  include  all  the 
implements,  utensils  and  tools  needed  by  the 
housekeeper,  the  builder,  the  mechanic  and  the 
farmer  in  this  line  of  trade.  Plumbers'  goods  of 
all  kinds  are  also  for  sale,  and  all  work  in  that 
line  is  performed  skillfully  and  to  the  entire  sat- 
isfaction of  customers.  Mr.  Kelley  is  a  native  of 
New  Hampshire,  in  the  prime  of  life  and  of  large 
practical  experience. 

J.  Walker,  Dry  Goods  and  Groceries,  Flour, 
Grain,  etc,  East  Rochester. — Mr.  J.  Walker, 
for  the  past  seventeen  years  has  been 
engaged  as  a  dealer  in  general  merchandise. 
He  has  built  up  a  large,  permanent  trade  through 
the  employment  of  honest  representation  and  by 
handling  none  but  goods  which  he  could  conscien- 
tiously commend  to  the  public^  The  fine  store ' 
occupied  has  a  capacity  of  50x50  feet,  is  equipped 
in  the  most  approved  style  for  the  requirements 
of  the  trade,  and  is  stocked  to  repletion  with  an 
extensive  assortment  of  dry  and  fancy  goods  of 
every  description,  notions,  small  wares,  etc., 
choice  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  fruits,  vege- 
tables, dairy  products,  canned  goods,  grain  and 
feed,  etc.  The  finest  family  flour,  including  such 
brands  as  Haxall,  Washburu  nnd  Old  Honesty,  is 
always  kept  on  hand.  All  purchases  are  deliv- 
ered free  of  charge  to  any  part  of  the  c-ity  nnd  its 
vicinity.  Mr.  Walker,  who  is  a  native  of  Maine, 
but  has  long  resided  in  this  city,  is  a  merchant 
of  acknowledged  talent  and  ability. 

H.  N.  Plummer,  Manufacturer  of  Light 
and  Heavy  Harness,  etc.,  Hanson  Street,  Opposite 
the  Post  Office. — Attention  is  directed  to  thewell- 
kept  and  reliable  emporium  of  H.  N.  Plumraer, 
manufacturer  of  light  and  heavy  harness  of  all 
kinds,  and  dealer  in  horse  blankets,  robes,  whips,  • 
brushes,  combs,  etc.  Mr.  Plnmmer,  who  is  a 
native  of  Farnington,  Me.,  and  a  practical  and 
expert  workman,  with  many  years  experience  in 
the  exercise  of  his  arts,  started  this  thriving 
business  here  in  1883  and  at  once  established 
himself  in  public  favor  and  confidence  well 
deserved,  building  up  in  a  short  while  a  very 
liberal  and  flattering  patronage.  He  occu- 
pies a  n-.'at  and  compact  store  and  shop, 
and  employs  three  skilled  hands,  fine  cus- 
tom work  being  a  specialty  and  a  complete 
and  superior  stock  is  constantly  carried,  in- 
cluding harness  of  every  style  and  variety, 
collars,  whips,  blankets,  lap  robes,  fly  nets,  combs, 
brushes,  sponges,  chamois,  snaps,  etc.,  while  re- 
pairing, cleaning  and  oiling  also  are  executed 
neatly  and  promptly,  and  altogether,  a  flourish- 
ing trade  is  done. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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George  H.  Clough,  Watches,  Clocks  and 
Jewelry,  New  Grange  Block. — A  newly  estab- 
lished concern  is  that  of  Mr.  George  H.  Clough, 
who  is  a  practical  and  experienced  jeweler  and 
established  this  house  ia  March,  1887,  and 
from  the  date  of  its  inception  has  received  very 
liberal  and  substantial  patronage,  such  as  is  not 
often  accorded  to  much  older  houses.  His  store 
is  of  ample  dimensions,  very  neatly  and  appropri- 
ately appointed.  He  carries  a  very  well  selected 
stock  stock  of  fine  watches,  of  American  and  Euro- 
pean watches  from  the  most  celebrated  makers, 
and  a  general  assortment  of  all  kinds  rich  and 
beautiful  jewelry,  comprising  finger  and  ear- 
rings, both  plain  and  ornamental,  brouches,  brace- 
lets, b.mgles,  watch  chains  and  charms,  lockets, 
necklaces,  rare  stones  set  in  the  latest  and  most 
unique  styles,  silver  and  plated  ware,  foreign  and 
domestic  clocks,  eye-glases,  spectacles,  opera- 
glases  and  other  ^oods.  These  articles  have  been 
selected  with  great  care  and  warranted  to  be  as 
represented  in  every  particular  and  are  sold  at 
the  most  reasonable  prices.  Mr.  Clough  is  a  prac- 
tical jeweler  and  is  prepared  to  do  all  kinds  re- 
pairing of  fine  jewelry,  watches  and  clocks.  Mr. 
Clough  is  a  resident  of  this  state,  and  has  resided 
in  Rochester  many  years,  while  his  trade  is 
gradually  increasing  to  very  large  proportions. 

P.  H.  Hartigan,  Choice  Family  Groceries, 
Teas,  Coffees,  etc.,  Market  Street. — Mr.  Hartigan 
established  this  business  originally  in  1872,  and 
from  the  date  of  its  commencement,  has  enjoyed 
a  very  large  patronage.  His  store  is  spacious, 
handsomely  fitted  up  and  has  every  facility  for 
handling  large  quantities  of  goods.  The  stock 
includes  a  well  and  carefully  selected  assortment 
of  fine  and  staple  groceries,  the  choicest  of  young 
Hyson,  Oolong,  Japan,  English  breakfast  and 
other  teas,  fragrant  Mocha,  Java  and  South  Amer- 
ican coffees,  hermetically  sealed  goods  of  the  best 
quality  in  tin  and  glass,  spices,  condiments,  table 
delicacies,  select  brands  of  flour,  corn-meal,  choic? 
creamary  butter,  fresh  eggs,  cheese,  bakers'  and 
laundry  supplies,  sugars,  syrups,fine confectionery, 
foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  popular  brands  of 
foreign  and  domestic,  cigars,  tobaccos,  etc.  Mr. 
Hartigan's  long  experience  in  business  makes  him 
familiar  with  all  its  details,  and  being  a  superior 
judge  of  a  good  article,  has  an  established  reputa- 
tion for  dealing  only  in  pure  goods.  Polite  and 
courteous  attention  is  given  to  the  wants  of  cus- 
tomers and  orders  are  delivered  at  residences  by 
wagons  free  of  charge. 


Henry  Evans,  Furniture,  Crockery,  Glass, 
etc.,  Warerooms  Near  the  Depots. — Few  among 
the  many  excellent  and  noteworthy  mercantile 
establishments  that  contribute  to  the  general  sum 
of  trade  and  commerce  in  Rochester  have  secured 
a  more  enduring  hold  on  public  favor  and  confi- 
dent than  the  well-known  and  reliable  emporium 
of  Henry  Evans,  dealer  in  furniture  of  all  kinds, 
household  specialties,  and  kindred  wares,  centrally 
located,  on  Hanson  street,  near  the  depots,  and 
which  is  by  common  consent  one  of  the  lending, 
largest  and  best  equipped  houses  of  the  kind  in 
town.  This  store  was  established  in  1878,  by  the 
present  proprietor,  and  from  the  inception  of  the 
business  Mr.  Evans  has  enjoyed  a  large  and  pros- 
perous trade.  The  premises  occupied  for  business 


purposes  comprise  three  24x60  foot  floors,  and  an. 
extensive  and  complete  stock  is  constantly  carried, 
embraces  plain  and  artistic  furniture  of  every 
description,  elegant  parlor  and  chamber  suits  in 
great  variety,  tables,  chairs  and  dining- rcom  fur- 
niture, cabinet  articles,  upholstered  goods,  mirrors 
and  looking  glasses,  and  general  house  furnishing 
goods,  upholstering  also  being  done  and  picture 
frames  made  to  order  in  the  most  superior  and  sat- 
isfactory manner.  Mr.  Evans  is  a  native  of  New 
York,  and  is  well  known  and  highly  regarded  in 
the  community. 

Rochester  Steam  Laundry,  George  F. 
Willey,  Jr.,  Proi  rietor,  Dodge's  Building,  Central 
Square. — One  of.  the  largest  and  most  popular 
business  establishments  in  Rochester  is  the  steam 
laundry  of  which  George  F.  Willey,  Jr.,  is  pro- 
prietor. The  house  was  founded  originally  in 
1886  by  Messrs.  Ramsey  and  Willey  j»t  the  present 
location,  iluder  the  firm  title  of  Messrs.  Ramsay 
and  Willey.  Mr.  Ramsay  retired  from  the  firm 
January  1st,  1887  and  the  present  proprietor 
assumed  full  charge  and  by  his  able  management 
and  enterprise  has  greatly  increased  the  facilities 
and  patronage  of  the  house.  He  occupies  two 
floors,  of  a  floorage  area  of  2,400  feet,  which  is 
provided  with  all  the  latest  and  most  imp»oved 
machinery  and  mechanical  appliances,  which  are 
driven  by  steam  power  and  employment  is  given 
to  ten  operatives.  Mr.  Willey  also  makes  a 
specialty  of  hand-work.  Special  attention  is 
paid  to  the  laundering  of  hotel  guests'  goods, 
restaurants,  also  to  private  families  and  gentlemen. 
Agents  are  wanted  for  the  enterprise  in  every 
town  in  the  state  and  all  orders  by  mail  will 
receive  prompt  attention.  The  work  is  done  in 
a  manner  which  cannot  be  surpassed,  and  it  is 
a  fact  worthy  of  particular  mention  that  there  is 
less  wear  to  articles  laundered  by  his  piocess 
than  in  the  ordinary  manner  over  the  old- 
fashioned  wash-board.  A  valuable  adjunct  to 
this  popular  e-tablishruentis  itspublic  bath-room 
which  is  the  only  one  in  Rochester  and  is  kept  in 
the  neatest  and  cleanest  condition.  Mr.  Willey 
is  a  native  of  Rochester. 


Herbert  McCrillis,  Groceries,  Flonr  and 
Provisions,  East  Rochester. — Mr.  Herbert  Mc- 
Crillis, the  well-known  dealer  in  groceries, 
flour  and  provisions,  established  his  business 
here  in  April,  1881.  He  occupies  a  large  store 
and  basement,  with  store  houses  capable  of 
accommodating  the  large  stock  that  is  constantly 
carried.  This  stock  includes  the  best  brands  of 
family  flour,  the  finest  teas,  the  purest  coffees 
and  spices,  butter,  cheese,  and  eggs,  fresh  fruits 
in  their  season  in  quantities  to  suit,  sugars, 
syrups  and  molasses,  soap,  starch  and  oil,  canmd 
goods,  condiments  and  table  delicacies,  and  the 
products  of  the  farm,  the  orchard  and  the  dairy, 
f.esh  from  the  hands  of  the  producer.  The  pro- 
prietor jilao  deals  in  choice  brands  of  cigars  and 
tobacco,  confectionery  of  all  kinds,  and  does  a 
general  barter  business  in  country  produce.  He  also 
carries  a  complete  line  of  boots  and  shoes,  for 
men,  women,  misses,  youth,  boys  and  children, 
suited  to  the  tastes  and  the  means  of  all  classes 
of  buyers,  aud  the  l>est  possible  inducements  are 
offered  to  purchasers.  Mr.  McCrillis  is  a  native 
of  Rochester, 


GREAT  FALLS  AND  BERWICK  (ME). 


GREAT  FALLS  is  one  of  the  most  beautifully  located  of  the  manufacturing  cities  of  New 
Hampshire.  For  a  long  period  it  was  but  sparsely  populated.  Being  a  border  settlement, 
where  the  war-whoop  of  the  Indians  resounded  through  the  forests  and  over  the  plains  too 
frequently  for  the  comfort  of  white  settlers  seeking  peaceful  and  prosperous  homes,  only 
hunters  and  trappers  visited  the  present  precincts  of  Great  Falls  until  after  the  famous  King 
Philip's  War  and  the  complete  subjection  of  the  savages.  Then  came  the  white  men  from 
over  the  seas  and  from  the  settlements  of  Plymouth  and  Massachusetts,  and  founded  here 
the  present  city  of  Great  Falls,  which  is  situated  on  the  verge  of  the  State  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, and  in  Strafford  County.  The  beautiful  Salmon  River  separates  it  from  the  busy  little 
town  of  Berwick  in  the  State  of  Maine.  Though  perched  on  opposite  banks  of  the  river 
and  in  different  states,  the  manufacturing  and  commercial  interests  of  the  twin  cities  are 

identical,  in  common  sharing  in  pros- 
perity and  suffering  in  adversity.  The 
pioneer  settlers  were  quick  to  appre- 
ciate the  excellent  facilities  afforded 
on  the  banks  of  the  Salmon  River  for 
the  pursuit  of  manufacturing  enter- 
prises, the  large  and  beautiful  falls 
in  the  river  supplying  a  water  power 
of  vast  value,  and  one  which  was 
even  more  appreciated  in  days  pre- 
ceding the  invention  of  the  steam 
engine  than  now.  On  the  adoption 
of  the  factory  system  in  the  produc- 
tion of  cotton  goods,  one  of  the  first 
mills  erected  in  New  England  was 
built  at  Great  Falls,  and  the  city  is 
to-day  a  noted  centre  of  the  cotton 
trade,  and  one  of  New  Hampshire's 
principle  manufacturing  cities.  The 
city  is  situated  in  a  district  of  great 
natural  beauty,  near  to  the  falls,  and 
at  the  junction  of  the  Great  Falls 
Branch  of  the  Boston  and  Maine 
Railroad,  the  great  Falls  and  Con- 
way  Railroad,  and  the  York  and  Cum- 
berland Railroad.  It  is  thirty-three 
miles  east  of  Concord,  and  within  a  limited  radius  are  grouped  over  twenty  towns  and 
villages  in  Eastern  New  Hampshire  and  Maine,  that  look  to  Great  Falls  as  the  centre  and 
leading  city  of  the  group.  The  surroundings. of  the  city  are  fertile  and  rich  in  agricultural 
products,  for  which  Great  Falls  has  become  a  noted  distributing  point. 

The  population  of  the  city  in  1880  was  8,000,  and  since  that  date  it  has  experienced  a 
large  increase ;  for,  from  her  favorable  location,  her  advantageous  surroundings,  her  com- 

100 


THE  GREAT  FALLS  NATIONAL  BANK. 


TOWN    OF    GREAT    FALLS. 


101 


mercial  facilities,  her  business  opportunities,  her  advantages  as  a  shipping  and  distributing 
point,  her  wealth,  and  the  intelligence,  refinement  and  culture  of  her  people  for  public  and 
private  enterprises,  her  excellent  sanitary  condition,  and  the  thousand  and  one  things  that 
tend  to  make  a  city  a  desirable  place  of  residence,  Great  Falls  has  begun  to  attract  the 
attention  of  people  from  abroad  and  from  other  parts  of  the  country;  and  as  a  result  a  tide 
of  capital  and  business  enterprise  is  gradually  settling  in  this  direction,  that  will  assist,  at 
no  distant  day,  in  building  up  here  a  city  destined  to  take  a  prominent  place  among  the 
great  business  centres  of  New  England.  The  manufacturing  and  mercantile  resources  of 
Great  Falls  are  now  undergoing  great  development,  and  the  promises  held  out  for  the 
future  are  matters  of  general  pride  and  gratification.  The  railway  facilities,  giving  prompt 
and  ready  communication  with  the  seaboard  and  principal  cities  of  the  east,  are  great  fac- 
tors in  enlarging  the  manufacturing  and  commercial  interests  of  Great  Falls,  and  in  increas- 
ing the  value  of  the  land  and  of  agricultural  products  in  the  vicinity.  While  thus  favored 
in  respect  of  location  for  trade  and  manufactures,  and  endowed  with  excellent  transporta- 
tion facilities,  Great  Falls  has  been  remarkably  fortunate  in  possessing  men  qualified  with 
both  capital  and  energy  for  developing  the  commerce  and  manufactures  of  the  city.  The 

importance  of  Great  Falls,  however, 
is  not,  perhaps,  as  fully  appreciated 
as  a  business  centre  as  the  circum- 
stances warrant,  save  by  those  who 
have  made  the  city  a  residence  for 
a  greater  or  less  length  of  time,  or 
by  those  who  have  maintained  busi- 
ness relations  with  her  merchants 
and  manufacturers,  and  thus  had  a 
fair  opportunity  afforded  of  judging. 
While  the  city  itself  is  a  busy  hive 
of  industry,  the  surrounding  country 
is  peopled  with  a  class  of  agricul- 
turists who  have  grown  wealthy,  and 
who  bring  to  the  city  a  trade  of  no 
small  importance.  From  the  city 
good  roads  radiate  into  all  parts  of 
New  Hampshire  and  Maine,  and 
along  these  roads  are  continuously 
poured  supplies  of  farm  products, 
which  here  find  ready  sale  at  good 
prices. 

But  it  is  chiefly  as  a  cotton  manufacturing  centre  that  Great  Falls  is  noted  ;  and  the  true 
secret  of  a  town's  prosperity  unmistakably  lies  in  its  manufacturing  industries,  for  where 
manufacturing  is  carried  on  successfully,  there  invariably  is  a  steady,  healthy  and  substantial 
growth.  Some  of  the  cotton  and  woolen  factories  her.e  are  mammoth  structures,  and  are  filled 
with  machines  of  all  kinds,  and  all  the  tools  necessary  to  carry  on  the  different  branches  of 
production.  The  commerce  of  the  city  has  kept  pace  with  her  increasing  growth  as  a  man- 
ufacturing centre.  The  commercial  houses  are  both  numerous  and  varied,  and  these,  as  a  rule, 
are  conducted  with  rare  tact  and  energy.  The  aggregate  of  dry  goods,  millinery,  fancy 
goods,  notions,  hardware,  crockery,  agricultural  implements,  clothing,  boots,  shoes,  stoves,  tin- 
ware, house  furnishing  goods,  etc.,  handled  by  traders  here  is  large  and  is  annually  increasing, 
while  the  city  is  yearly  becoming  a  leading  source  of  supply  for  a  large,  rich  agricultural 
section  lyirtg  along  the  several  lines  of  railroads  centering  here.  The  retail  trade  of  Great 
Falls  covers  a  large  extent  of  territory,  thickly  settled  and  wealthy,  almost  exclusively  tribu- 
tary to  this  city  in  many  of  the  most  important  lines  of  business.  It  is  a  fact,  creditable 
alike  to  the  business  tact  of  the  retail  dealers  and  to  their  energy  and  enterprise,  that  the 
prices  of  their  goods  are  as  low  as,  if  not  lower  than,  those  prevailing  in  any  other  city  in 
the  east,  and  this  fact  is  due,  not  only  to  the  transportation  facilities  enjoyed,  but  to  the  circum- 


GREAT  FALLS  HOTEL. 


102  TOWN    OF    GREAT    FALLS. 

stance  that  the  expenses  of  conducting  business,  rents,  taxes  and  cost  of  living,  are  placed 
at  a  low  and  reasonable  figure. 

One  of  the  potent  agencies  in  building  up  the  trade  and  industry  of  the  city,  and  con- 
sequently, a  large  factor  in  her  growth  and  prosperity,  is  the  banking  business,  the  city  being 
adequately  supplied  with  national  banks  and  savings  institutions,  all  of  which  are  in  a  sound 
and  healthy  condition,  and  are  ably  and  wisely  managed. 

The  government  of  the  city  is  in  the  hands  of  a  Mayor,  City  Council,  Board  of  Alder- 
men and  other  representatives  and  officers,  and  the  affairs  of  the  municipality  are  wisely  and 
economically  administered.  The  city  is  supplied  with  an  abundance  of  excellent  water  both 
for  domestic  purposes  and  for  fire  protection,  to  say  nothing  of  the  sufficiency  for  manufac- 
turing and  trading  purposes.  The  fire  department  is  thoroughly  equipped,  and  its  prompt- 
ness and  efficiency  in  cases  of  fire  are  a  matter  of  pride  and  gratification  to  every  citizen. 
The  police  force  is  adequate,  well  organized  and  efficiently  drilled,  and  person  and  property 
are  thoroughly  protected. 

In  the  important  particular  of  school  facilities  Great  Falls  is  in  no  sense  behind"  her 
sister  cities.  The  city  has  a  High  School  and  other  elegant  school  buildings,  where  pupils  can 
attain  the  highest  degree  of  proficiency  in  all  branches  necessary  to  qualify  them  for  any  of 
the  ordinary  pursuits  of  life.  There  are  also  several  private  educational  establishments,  and 
a  fine  public  library,  consisting  of  thousands  of  books,  pamphlets,  etc.,  that  is  heartily  appre- 
ciated by  the  people.  There  are,  too,  some  finely  built  churches  in  the  town,  comprising 
every  sect  and  denomination,  and  many  of  these  ecclesiastical  structures  are  models  of 
architectural  art.  Then,  the  press  of  Great  Falls  has  long  been  a  power  for  good  in  the 
community,  and  no  city  of  its  size  in  the  state  is  better  supplied  with  ably  edited  newspapers ; 
its  agency  in  building  up  the  prosperity  of  the  place  has  been  marked  and  appreciated,  and 
its  liberal  support  and  advocacy  of  all  legitimate  enterprises,  public  and  private,  its  denunci- 
ation of  fraud,  and  its  championship  of  the  right,  contribute  more  to  the  happiness  and  well 
being  of  the  people  than  any  other  single  agency. 

From  a  sanitary  point  of  view,  Great  Falls  is  a  desirable  place  of  residence.  The  death 
rate  is  as  low  as  that  of  any  other  city  in  New  England,  and  every  precaution  is  exercised 
by  the  city  authorities  to  maintain  the  present  healthy  condition.  With  a  steadily  increasing 
population  and  an  expanding  business,  both  wholesale  and  retail,  and  with  manufacturing 
and  transportation  facilities  unexcelled  in  the  State,  Great  Falls  offers  a  splendid  field  of 
enterprise  for  the  capitalist  seeking  an  opportunity  to  invest  and  increase  his  wealth.  The 
rents  in  the  city  are  remarkably  reasonable,  the  cost  of  building  small,  and  the  expense  of 
building  as  low  as  elsewhere.  The  inhabitants  belong  chiefly  to  the  industrial  classes — 
mechanics,  tradesmen,  etc.  The  wealth  is  pretty  equally  distributed,  and  while  there  are 
many  wealthy,  there  are  few  really  indigent,  and  but  few  who  do  not  labor  in  some  useful 
capacity.  The  solidity  of  the  city,  in  point  of  healthy  growth,  socially,  morally,  as  well  as 
architecturally,  is  commendable ;  and  socially  and  morally,  Great  Falls  will  compare  favor- 
ably with  any  other  city  in  the  world.  Her  citizens,  for  the  most  part,  are  a  church-going 
people,  while  the  public  schools  of  the  city  are  of  such  a  character  as  to  cause  her  citizens 
to  speak  of  them  with  pride.  The  arts  and  sciences  are  cultivated  and  fostered,  and  evi- 
dences are  to  be  seen  on  every  hand  of  culture  and  refinement,  not  only  of  a  private  char- 
acter coupled  with  wealth,  but  of  a  public  character  as  well. 

The  business  portion  of  the  city  is  compactly  and  substantially  built,  and  many  of  the 
business  blocks  are  large  and  attractive.  The  City  Hall,  as  well  as  other  public  and  private 
buildings,  are  a  credit  to  the  city.  The  city  is  well  laid  out,  the  streets  neatly  kept  and  well 
lighted,  the  thoroughfares  are,  for  the  most  part,  lined  with  shade  trees,  and  those  sections 
of  the  city  devoted  principally  to  residences  are  inviting  and  attractive. 

With  her  large  and  increasing  population  and  her  populous  surrounding  country,  and 
the  many  other  advantages  here  briefly  pointed  out,  Great  Falls  affords  a  splendid  field  for 
the  capitalist  and  the  manufacturer  in  which  to  locate  as  a  base  of  operations  for  every 
channel  of  trade,  offering  the  most  brilliant  prospects  for  the  future  to  the  investor,  and 
affording  in  her  educational,  moral,  social  and  sanitary  advantages,  an  eminently  desirable 
place  of  residence. 


TOWN    OF    GREAT    FALLS. 


103 


The  City  of  Berwick,  on  the  opposite  side  of  the  river,  is  equally  flourishing  and  pro- 
gressive, and  alike  representative  in  her  mercantile  and  manufacturing  enterprises.  She  has 
grown  up  with  and  by  the  side  of  Great  Falls,  is,  to  all  intents  and  purposes,  part  and 
parcel  of  herself,  though  she  is  under  separate  legislative,  judicial  and  municipal  government. 
Her  factories  and  other  trade  establishments  are,  as  a  rule,  intelligently  directed  and  admir- 
ably equipped.  The  manufacturing  facilities  are  as  complete  and  perfect  as  they  can  be 
made,  the  custom  being  to  employ  the  finest  machinery,  the  most  skilful  artisans,  and  all 
accessories  calculated  to  improve  production  and  economize  cost.  Educational  facilities  are 
adequately  provided,  and  the  spiritual  necessities  of  the  people  are  cared  for,  while  the  full- 
est protection  is  given  to  person  and  property  by  an  efficient  police  force  and  fire  depart 
ment. 


In  the  subjoined  pages  our  readers  will  find  described  a  large  number  of  industries  that 
are  illustrative  of  the  importance  of  Great  Falls  and  Berwick  as  producing  centres.  From 
these  descriptions  of  distinctive  industries  a  better  idea  of  Great  Falls  and  Berwick  will  be 
obtained  than  could  be  gained  by  the  perusal  of  a  general  article.  Both  places  are  making 
long  strides  in  the  direction  of  intellectual  development  and  in  material  prosperity.  Their 
success  in  all  these  fields  of  labor  and  of  thought  are  shown  in  their  factories,  their  mills, 
their  public  schools  and  local  libraries.  Both  places  are  equally  noted  for  their  wealth, 
their  solid  business  enterprises,  the  scrupulous  honesty  of  their  business  men,  rather  than 
for  that  spirit  of  speculation  in  which,  in  other  cities,  fortunes  are  quickly  made,  and  even 
more  quickly  lost.  As  long  as  their  interests  are  in  the  hands  of  men  like  these,  their 
development  will  be  advanced  upon  a  solid  and  substantial  plane,  their  prosperity  will  be 
steadily  increased,  and  their  future  growth  and  progress  assured. 


GREAT  FALLS  AND  BERWICK. 


Charles  Sanborn,  Furniture,  Carpets  and 
Feathers. — The  establishment  of  Mr.  Charles 
Sanborn,  the  widely  known  dealer  in  furniture 
and  carpets,  was  originally  founded  by  D.  G. 
Rollins,  and  was  conducted  under  various  succes- 
sive managements  until  1866,  when  the  present 
proprietor  came  into  possession.  Mr.  Sanborn 
was  born  in  Canada  in  1824,  and  came  to  this 
city  in  1842.  His  business  premises  are  amply 
spacious  and  are  equipped  in  the  most  approved 
style  for  all  the  purposes  required.  A  large 
and  superior  stock  is  carried,  the  assortment 
embracing  a  splendid  variety  of  furniture,  in 
plain '  and  ornamental  styles,  also  carpets  of  all 
kinds,  and  feathers.  The  goods  are  all  of  the 
most  reliable  character,  affording  ample  field  for 
selection,  while  the  range  of  prices  is  such  as  to 
meet  all  wants.  A  number  of  workmen  are  em- 
ployed, and  special  attention  is  given  to  the 
repairing  of  furniture  ;  all  orders  in  this  line  be- 
ing executed  with  neatness  and  dispatch.  Alto- 
gether the  house  is  a  first-class  one  with  which  to 
establish  business  relations,  and  we  take  pleasure 
in  commending  it  to  the  attention  of  our  readers. 

S.  P.  Home  &  Co.,  Manufacturers  of  and 
Dealers  in  Doors,  Sash,  Blinds,  Glazed  Windows, 
etc.,  Shop,  Sullivan  Square,  Berwick  Side. — This 
flourishing  enterprise  was  inaugurated  in  1871 
by  the  present  proprietors,  who  brought  great 
practical  experience  to  bear,  and  made  a  success 
of  their  venture  from  the  outset,  and  have  built 
up  a  wide-spread  demand  for  their  products. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  two  stores,  each 
30x51;  feet  in  dimensions,  together  with  an  annex 
20x30  feet  in  area.  The  entire  place  is  supplied 
with  the  best  facilities  and  completely  equipped 
throughout  with  the  most  improved  appliances 
and  appurtenances  known  to  the  business,  and 
steam  power  is  supplied  by  a  10-horse  power 
engine.  A  force  of  skilled  and  expert  hands  are 
employed,  and  the  range  of  manufacture  em- 
braces every  description  of  doors,  sash,  bliuds 
and  glazed  windows,  also  stair  work  and  brackets 
of  all  sizes.  The  members  of  the  firm  are 
Messrs.  S.  P.  Home  and  W.  L.  Butterfield,  the 
former  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  and  the  lat- 
ter of  Vermont,  both  being  gentlemen  of  enter- 
prise and  business  capacity. 
104 


C.  S.  Beacham  &  Son,  Dealers  in  all 
Kinds  of  Flour,  Corn  Meal,  Grain,  Feed  and 
Shorts. — The  business  of  this  reliable  and  pro- 
gressive concern  was  inaugurated  in  1864,  the 
founders  being  Messrs.  Davis  &  Blood,  who  were 
succeeded  by  Messrs.  Wright  &  Co.  The  latter, 
after  conducting  the  business  successfully  for 
some  time,  disposed  of  the  enterprise  to  the  pres- 
ent proprietors,  Messrs.  C.  S.  Beacham  &  Son. 
These  gentlemen,  Messrs.  Charles  S.  and  C.  Ar- 
thur Beacham,  are  both  natives  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, and  were  born  respectively  in  1833  and 
1860.  They  occupy  a  spacious  store,  which 
covers  an  area  of  30x70  feet.  The  railroad  track 
runs  close  to  the  door,  thus  affording  every  con- 
venience for  the  receipt  of  supplies  and  the  ship- 
ment of  orders.  The  store  is  well  fitted  up  through- 
out, possesses  every  facility  for  the  successful 
prosecution  of  the  business.  The  stock  comprises 
the  finest  products  of  the  most  celebrated  flour- 
ing mills  in  the  country,  together  with  grain  and 
feed  of  all  kinds.  The  firm  have  a  large  patron- 
age, and  their  trade  is  yearly  increasing  in  mag- 
nitude. 


Daniel  Ix>throp  &  Co.,  Wholesale  and 
Retail  Dealers  in  Clothing,  Hats,  Caps  and  Gen- 
tlemen's Furnishing  Goods,  Market  Square  and 
Market  Street. — This  enterprise  was  founded  as 
far  back  as  1858  by  Mr.  John  C.  Lothrop,  repre- 
sentative of  the  firm  of  D.  Lothrop  &  Co.,  who 
carried  on  the  business  of  D.  Lothrop  &  Co.  up 
to  the  present  time.  This  gentleman  is  a  native 
of  Rochester,  N.  H.,  born  1828.  In  addition  to 
their  Great  Falls  store,  the  firm  have  other  es- 
tablishments of  a  like  character  in  Boston,  Dover 
and  Rochester  ;  Mr.  James  E.  Lothrop  has  been 
mayor  of  Dover,  and  a  member  of  the  State 
Legislature.  Their  store  in  Great  Falls  has  a 
capacity  of  55x60  feet.  Clothing  of  every  de- 
scription and  in  the  prevailing  styles  for  men, 
youths,  boys  and  children,  is  displayed  in  profu- 
sion, and  an  abundance  of  choice  is  afforded  to 
patrons,  both  in  quality  and  price.  The  stock 
also  includes  the  latest  novelties  in  hats,  caps, 
beaver,  felt,  cloth  and  straw,  and  the  finest  of 
underwear,  shirts,  hosiery,  gloves,  handkerchiefs 
collars,  cuffs  and  the  latest  novelties  in  neckwear 
are  all  displayed  in  lavish  array. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


105 


George  Moore,  Druggist  and  Apothecary, 
No.  26  Market  Street. — It  is  of  the  utmost  im- 
portance in  every  community  to  know  where  a 
druggist  or  apothecary  is  to  be  found  who  is 
thoroughly  accurate  and  prompt  in  his  business. 
Great  Falls  has  one  of  that  character  in  the  per- 
son of  Mr.  George  Moore,  at  No.  26  Market  street. 
Mr.  Moore  was  born  in  this  town  in  1826.  After 
devoting  several  years  of  close  study  and  experi- 
ence in  this  line  of  trade,  he  founded  this  estab- 
lishment in  1858,  and  has  conducted  it  ever  since 
with  the  most  unqualified  success.  His  store  is 
of  ample  dimensions,  very  neatly  and  attractively 
fitted  up  with  fine  show  cases,  counters,  etc.  He 
keeps  on  hand,  constantly,  a  full  and  complete 
assortment  of  fresh  and  pure  drugs,  chemicals,  all 
of  which  are  fully  up  to  the  highest  standard 
demanded  by  the  U.  S.  Pharmacopeia,  also  all  pro- 
prietary medicines  of  well  established  merit  and 
reputation,  toilet  and  fancy  goods,  foreign  and 
domestic  mineral  waters,  perfumery,  physicians' 
and  surgeons'  requisites,  druggists'  sundries,  etc. 
Mr.  Moore  makes  a  particular  specialty  of 
compounding  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family 
recipes,  and  in  this  department  of  the  business 
the  house  has  gained  an  enviable  reputation,  and 
ranks  among  the  foremost  in  this  section  of  the 
state,  for  the  purity  of  its  drugs  and  the  accuracy 
and  care  with  which  they  are  compounded.  All 
modern  appliances  to  secure  proper  results  have 
been  provided,  and  no  one  more  fully  appreciates 
the  responsibility  in  performing  such  duties  than 
the  proprietor.  He  employs  only  the  most  relia- 
ble and  competent  assistants,  and  orders  are  filled 
at  all  hours  of  the  day  or  night.  Mr.  Moore  is 
enterprising  and  reliable,  and  enjoys  the  highest 
respect  of  all  with  whom  he  has  had  business 
relations. 


A.  Carter  &  Son,  Dealer  in  Dry  Goods, 
Carpetings,  Feathers,  Curtains,  Fixtures,  Uphol- 
stery Goods,  etc.,  No.  28  Market  Street,— One  of 
the  oldest  and  most  popular  retail  dry  goods 
houses  in  Great  Falls  is  that  of  Messrs.  A.  Carter 
&  Son.  The  business  had  its  origin  in  1850  and 
the  founders  were  Messrs.  Carter  &  Merrill.  Mr. 
Merrill  subsequently  retired,  and  then  the  style 
of  the  concern  was  changed  to  Carter  Bros. 
In  1883  the  firm  was  reorganized  and  then  be- 
came Alfred  Carter  &  Son.  The  senior  member 
of  the  firm  was  born  in  New  Hampshire  in  1828, 
and  is  now  a  director  of  the  Summersworth  Na- 
tional Bank.  His  son,  Mr.  Edgar  I.  Carter,  is 
also  a  native  of  this  state  and  was  born  in  1856. 
The  firm  occupy  for  the  purposes  of  their  busi- 
ness two  connecting  stores,  each  25x56  feet  in  di- 
mensions. The  principal  salesroom,  on  the 
ground  floor,  is  finely  fitted  up,  and  every  mod- 
ern convenience  has  been  provided  to  facilitate 
the  rapid  transaction  of  business.  The  immense 
stock  carried  embraces  everything  that  can  be 
found  in  any  kindred  establishment,  including 
dry  and  fancy  goods,  notions,  silks,  satins,  velvets 
and  dress  goods,  millinery  trimmings,  ladies'  and 
gentlemen's  furnishings,  household  goods,  cloaks, 
shawls,  underwear,  curtains  and  curtain  materi- 
als, fixtures,  upholstery  goods,  ladies'  and  chil- 
dren's outside  garments,  etc.  On  the  second  floor 
is  a  fine  display  of  carpets,  rugs,  mats,  etc.,  of 
both  domestic  and  foreign  manufacture.  An 
ample  staff  of  courteous  assistants  are  employed. 


The  Boston  Clothing  House,  Bank 
Building,  High  Street. — In  the  compilation  of 
this  review  of  the  leading  industrial,  commercial 
and  general  business  interests  of  Great  Falls,it  is 
the  aim  of  the  publishers  to  give  place  and 
prominence  to  houses  and  firms  in  a  relative 
degree  to  the  standing  they  maintain  in  their  re- 
spective lines  of  trade,  and  it  is  in  pursuance  of 
this  design  that  special  mention  is  here  made  of 
the  widely-known  and  noteworthy  establishment 
known  as  the  Boston  Clothing  House,  whose 
headquarters  are  located  at  the  Bank  Building, 
High  street.  The  business  of  this  house  was 
founded  in  1881,  and  from  the  first  has  been 
steadily  growing  in  volume  and  influence.  The 
extensive  premises  occupied  consist  of  two  stores, 
each  40x50  feet  in  dimensions,  admirably  fitted 
up  throughout  for  all  the  purposes  of  the  busi- 
ness, and  supplied  with  every  accommodation 
for  customers.  The  immense  stock  carried  is  the 
largest  of  the  kind  to  be  found  in  the  city,  and  is 
complete  in  all  the  various  departments.  The 
assortment  comprises  every  description  of  ready- 
made  clothing,  made  from  the  best  materials,  in 
the  latest  styles,  and  unsurpassed  for  general 
excellence  and  reliability.  A  superior  showing  is 
also  made  in  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  of  all 
kinds,  as  well  as  a  fine  variety  of  trunks  and 
traveling  bags.  The  goods  are  all  placed  at  the 
lowest  prices,  and  all  purchases  made  here  may 
be  relied  upon  to  represent  the  best  of  value. 
The  proprietors  of  this  worthy  establishment, 
Messrs.  Bodwell  &  Reeve,  are  business  men  of  a 
high  order  of  ability,  are  liberal  and  enterprising 
in  their  methods,  and  occupy  a  position  of  high 
standing  in  mercantile  circles.  They  are  natives 
of  Maine,  have  long  been  favorably  known  in 
this  section,  and  are  thoroughly  identified  with 
the  best  interests  of  the  community. 

Co-operative  Store,  Odd  Fellows'  Block  ; 
John  H.  Stillings,  Agent. — The  Co-operative 
Store  had  its  origin  in  1875,  and  from  its  incep- 
tion to  the  present  it  has  had  accorded  a  most 
substantial  patronage.  The  premises  occupied 
are  commodious  and  well-arranged,  consisting  of 
a  salesroom  with  a  frontage  of  40  feet  and  a  depth 
of  52  feet,  and  every  facility  and  convenience  are 
at  hand  for  the  storage  and  display  of  the  large 
stock  constantly  carried.  The  house  deals  exten- 
sively at  retail  in  groceries,  provisions,  fruit,  veg- 
etables, dairy  products,  etc.,  and  the  assortment 
kept  on  hand  is  so  complete  as  to  embrace  every- 
thing of  a  desirable  nature  included  in  those 
lines.  Staple  productions  and  table  delicacies  of 
every  description  are  always  to  be  found  in  this 
establishment  in  their  choicest  and  most  reliable 
forms,  and  inducements  are  offered  in  the  matter 
of  prices,  which  are  not  easily  duplicated  else- 
where. The  teas  and  coffees  obtainable  here  are 
of  the  finest  brands  in  the  market :  and  flour, 
butter,  cheese,  eggs,  etc.,  are  the  best  that  money 
can  procure.  The  stock  also  embraces  a  full  line 
of  crockery,  glassware,  and  all  the  miscellaneous 
goods  usually  found  in  an  extensive  and  well 
conducted  family  grocery  house.  The  stock  in 
every  department  is  selected  with  great  care  and 
excellent  judgment,  and  customers  can  always 
rely  upon  the  fact  that  nothing  known  to  \  e 
adulterated  or  not  of  first-class  quality  will  In- 
sold  to  them.  Mr.  Stillings  was  born  in  Maine. 


100 


TOWN    OF    GREAT    FALLS. 


Li.  B.  Hersom  &  Son,  Wool  and  Wool 
Skins,  Manulacturers  of  All  Kinds  of  Sheep 
Linings. — In  reviewing  the  various  industries 
that  have  made  Great  Falls  an  important  centre 
of  trade  and  manufacture,  it  is  with  pleasure  we 
note  as  the  leader  in  its  branch  ot  trade  the 
widely-known  house  of  Messrs.  L.  E.  Hersom  & 
Son,  dealers  in  wool  and  wool  skins,  and  manu- 
facturers of  all  kinds  of  sheep  linings.  This 
house  was  first  founded  by  Mr.  L.  R.  Hersom, 
the  firm  later  on  becoming  L.  R.  Herson  &  Co., 
and  in  1883  changing  to  L.  R.  Hersom  &  Son. 
The  management  has  ever  been  characterized  by 
ability  and  energy,  and  a  business  has  been 
built  up  that  has  its  ramifications  throughout 
the  entire  United  States.  The  premises  occupied 
comprises  a  four  and  a  half  story  building  40x138 
feet  in  dimensions,  with  an  attached  L,  the  same 
height,  and  34x34  feet  in  area.  The  place  is 
equipped  throughout  in  the  most  approved  man- 
ner, having  every  facility  to  aid  in  the  prosecu- 
tion of  the  enterprise,  and  constant  employment 
is  afforded  to  a  force  of  thirty  competent  hands. 
The  sheep  linings  manufactured  here  are  un- 
rivalled for  uniformity  of  excellence,  and  have  a 
standard  reputation  in  the  market.  Ordars  are 
promptly  filled  on  the  most  advantageous  terms, 
and  goods  shipped  to  any  point  without  delay. 
The  magnitude  of  this  enterprise,  the  system  and 
economy  of  its  operations,  as  well  as  the  promi- 
nence of  its  projectors,  all  combine  to  place  it 
among  the  most  important  factors  of  the  city's 
business  wealth,  and  fully  entitle  it  to  the  pros- 
perity and  lasting  success  it  has  so  honorably 
achieved.  The  Hon.  L.  R.  Hersom  is  one  of  the 
best-known  figures  iu  public  life  in  this  state. 
He  has  served  as  representative  to  the  Maine 
Legislature,  has  filled  every  office  of  note  in  this 
city,  and  has  ever  sustained  a  reputation  of  the 
most  enviable  character  for  executive  talent,  in- 
flexible integrity,  and  the  highest  order  of  intel- 
ligence. His  son,  Mr.  A.  E.  Hersom,  is  a  busi- 
ness man  of  excellent  ability,  is  influential  in 
mercantile  circles,  and  is  respected  as  a  most 
useful  and  honorable  member  of  the  community. 

Mrs.  C.  H.  Harmon,  Millinery  and  Fancy 
Goods,  Sanborn'a  Block,  Main  Street.— Of  the 
many  and  varied  mercantile  establishments  that 
contribute  to  the  sum  of  trade  and  business 
activity  in  any  progressive  community  in  these 
days,  not  one  comes  within  measurable  distance 
of  the  well-ordered  millinery  and  ladies  wear 
emporium  in  point  of  genuine  interest,  and  there- 
fore it  is  that  the  neat  and  deservedly  popular 
store  of  Mrs.  C.  H.  Harmon,  dealer  in  fine  mil- 
linery, neckwear,  trimmings  and  fancy  goods, 
which  is  eligibly  located  in  Central  Block,  Main 
street,  becomes  the  centre  of  attraction  to  the 
female  portion  of  the  population  of  Great  Falls, 
there  being  here  always  displayed  the  latest 
novelties  and  most  correct  styles  in  bonnets  and 
hats,  hair  ornaments,  silk  ribbons,  laces,  notions 
and  a  multifarious  assortment  of  articles  com- 
prehended under  the  general  head  of  fancy  goods ; 
while  patrons  can  at  all  times  rely  upon  finding 
an  excellent  article,  satisfactory  treatment  and, 
prompt  and  polite  attention  in  this  flourishing 
establishment.  The  store,  which  was  established 
in  1876  by  Mrs.  Harmon,  a  lady  of  excellent 
business  ability  and  of  many  years  experience,  is 


20x40  feet  in  dimensions  and  tastefully  appointed, 
and  a  full  and  fine  stock  is  constantly  carried, 
embracing  besides  exquisite  hats  and  bonnets, 
both  trimmed  and  untrimmed,  superb  plumes,  tips 
flowers  and  millinery  trimmings,  silks,  corsets, 
plushes  and  beads;  also  laces  and  embroideries, 
collars  and  cuffs,  hair  and  neck  ornaments,  dress 
trimmings,  notions,  toilet  articles  and  ladies' 
furnishings  in  great  variety,  while  bonnets  and 
hats  are  trimmed  and  altered  in  the  most  superior 
style  likewise,  and  altogether  the  patronage  of 
the  establishment  is  of  a  very  substantial  and 
influential  character. 


Henry  W.  Pierce  &  Son,  Machinists, 
Berwick  Side. — This  enterprising  concern  was 
founded  in  1886,  and  it  has.  thns  far,  had  a  most 
successful  career,  and  one  that  augurs  well  for 
the  future.  The  firm  occupy  two  stores,  each 
containing  an  area  of  25x60  feet,  and  here  they 
carry  on  the  general  business  of  machinists,  build- 
ing machines  and  engines,  etc.,  and  repairing  the 
same.  The  mechanical  equipments  are  all  of  the 
most  perfect  and  ample  character.  The  firm 
make  a  specialty  of  steam,  gas  and  water  fitting, 
and  for  this  work  they  carry  an  extensive  stock 
of  fittings.  They  also  erect,  in  the  neatest  possi- 
ble manner,  all  kinds  of  pipe  fence  for  graves  and 
lots,  and  execute  all  kinds  of  mill  work.  The 
firm  are  agents  for  stationary  engines  and  boilers, 
all  kinds  of  turned  and  cold  rolled  steel  shafting, 
and  for  the  Columbia  bicycles  and  tricycles. 
They  carry  a  very  extensive  stock  of  mill  sup- 
plies of  every  description,  and,  receiving  these  di- 
rect from  the  makers,  they  are  in  a  position  to 
offer  in  respect  thereof,  the  most  advantageous 
terms  both  in  prices  and  times  to  both  large  and 
small  consumers. 


Charles  H.  Harmon,  Fruits,  Confection- 
ery, Cigars,  Pipes  and  Tobacco.  The  Old  News 
Stand,  Opposite  B.  and  M.  Depot. — Mr.  Harmon 
came  to  this  town  in  1847  from  Maine,  where  he 
was  born  in  1843,  and  has  been  a  resident  here 
ever  since.  The  business  was  established  orig- 
inally in  1853  by  John  G.  Hill,  and  after  several 
changes  the  present  proprietor  came  into  posses- 
sion in  1887.  The  house  has  from  the  date  of  its 
commencement  been  the  favorite  resort  of  the 
very  best  classes  of  our  citizens,  and  has  always 
done  a  very  large  and  prosperous  business.  The 
premises  occupied  are  of  ample  dimensions  and 
very  neatly  and  attractively  arranged.  Mr. 
Harmon  keeps  constantly  on  hand  a  full  and 
complete  assortment  of  foreign  and  domestic 
fruits  in  their  season  and  is  in  constant  receipt  of 
new  invoices  every  day,  while  his  stock  of  con- 
fectionery is  unsurpassed  for  variety,  excellence, 
freshness  and  absolute  purity.  He  likewise  car- 
ries a  fine  line  of  the  choicest,  most  popular  and 
favorite  brands  of  foreign  and  domestic  cigars, 
cigarettes,  smoking  and  chewing  tobaccos,  snuffs, 
also  meerschaum,  clay  and  wood  pipes,  cigar  and 
cigarette  holders,  pocket  cases,  pouches  and  other 
smokers'  articles.  Here  can  always  be  found  a 
full  supply  of  intellectual  food  in  the  shape  of  all 
the  latest  published  works  of  the  most  famous 
writers;  also  periodicals,  magazines  and  all  of 
the  Boston  daily  papers  and  leading  weeklies 
from  all  parts  of  the  United  States  as  soon  as 
published. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


107 


E.  A.  Tibbets  &  Son,  Wholesale  and  Re- 
tail Dealers  in  Hardware,  Tools,  Paints,  Oils, 
Varnishes,  etc. — This  house  stands  prominently 
forward  as  a  leader  in  the  wholesale  and  retail 
hardware  trade  of  Great  Falls.  The  business 
was  founded  by  Mr.  Luther  C.  Tibbets  in  1841, 
and  three  years  later  he  was  succeeded  in  the 
enterprise  by  Mr.  I.  Brooks,  aud  in  1847  he  was 
succeeded  by  Tibbets  &  Bro. ,  the  present  firm 
assuming  control  in  1881.  Mr.  Tibbets,  ST.,  was 
born  in  Maine  in  1824,  and  for  the  past  forty- 
three  years  has  been  conducting  business  at  his 
present  stand.  For  two  years  he  was  a  member 
of  the  Legislature,  and  is  now  the  oldest  director 
of  the  Summersworth  National  Bank,  having  been 
connected  with  it  since  its  incorporation  in  1858. 
Some  years  ago  he  took  into  partnership  his  son, 
and  the  style  of  the  house  then  became  E.  A. 
Tibbets  &  Son.  The  store  is  very  eligibly  located, 
is  commodious,  and  well  equipped  with  a  full  and 
complete  stock,  including  everything  in  the  wide 
range  of  heavy  and  shelf  hardware,  builders'  and 
mechanics'  and  manufacturers'  tools  and  supplies, 
pocket  and  table  cutlery,  every  variety  of 
carriage,  wood  and  iron  work,  glass,  paints,  oils, 
varnishes,  etc.  The  stock  is  extensive  and  has 
been  selected  with  care  and  excellent  judgment. 
Those  in  need  of  goods  will  find  it  to  their  ad- 
vantage to  deal  with  this  reliable  house. 


John  Emery,  Manufacturer  of  Monuments, 
Tablets,  Scrolls  and  Headstones,  Berwick  Side. — 
The  Great  Falls  Marble  and  Granite  Works  are 
among  the  oldest  in  this  section  of  the  state,  and 
were  established  in  1846 by  Mr.  John  Emery,  who 
has  established  wide-spread  reputation  as  an  ar- 
tistic marble  and  granite  worker.  The  premises 
cover  a  space  of  ground  100x150  feet,  and  are  com- 
plete in  all  their  appointments,  being  supplied 
with  all  the  machinery  and  appliances  requisite 
in  the  business.  Mr.  Emery  is  a  thorough  skilled 
artist,  as  the  many  beautiful  specimens  of  his 
handiwork  in  marble  and  granite  to  be  seen  at  his 
establishment  will  testify.  He  designs  and  exe- 
cutes monuments,  tablets,  headstones,  scrolls,  etc., 
beautiful  in  conception  and  unsurpassed  in  finish, 
and  many  of  the  memorials  that  adorn  the  ceme- 
teries throughout  this  section  are  the  productions 
of  his  skill.  Mr.  Emery  deals  in  soap  stone, 
pumice  ctoae,  hones  and  brimstone.  He  is  a 
native  of  the  Stale  of  New  Hampshire,  and  is  one 
of  the  most  useful  of  the  enterprising  citizens  of 
Great  Falls. 


E.  W.  Folsom,  Jeweler  and  Optician,  No. 
5  Main  Street. — Mr.  E.  W.  Folsom,  the  well- 
known  watchmaker  and  jeweler,  has  been  estab- 
lished here  since  1850.  The  business  was  for 
some  years  carried  on  by  Mr.  S.  B.  Cole,  who  was 
followed  by  A.  F.  Chandled  and  he  by  E.  W. 
Folsom  &  Co..  and  in  1879  it  came  under  the  sole 
control  of  Mr.  Folsom.  The  store  is  neatly  and 
handsomely  arranged,  and  fitted  up  with  plate 
glass  show  cases  and  ornamental  counters,  and  is 
well  stocked  with  a  fine  assortment  of  watches  in 
gold  and  silver  cases,  and  also  clocks  in  great 
variety,  silver  and  plated  ware  and  all  the  lead- 
ing fashionable  styles  in  jewelry.  Mr.  Folsom 
was  born  in  Maine  in  184!),  and  since  1874  has 
been  located  in  Great  Falls.  He  is  a  practical 
jeweler  and  watchmaker,  and  was  brought  up  in 


the  business  at  Manchester.  He  is  thoroughly 
conversant  with  its  every  detail,  and  makes  a 
specialty  of  repairing  watches,  clocks  and  jewelry 
in  a  superior  manner. 


William  D.  Clark,  Groceries  and  Provis- 
ions,  No.  25  Market  Street. — This  establishment 
was  founded  originally  about  the  year  1812  by  a 
Mr.  W.  Wiggins,  and  is  one  of  the  oldest  if  not 
the  oldest  house  of  its  kind  in  the  town.  Mr. 
Clark  succeeded  to  the  business  in  1877  and  has 
carried  it  on  ever  since  with  uniform  success. 
The  store  is  of  ample  dimensions,  appropriately 
fitted  up  and  supplied  with  all  conveniences.  He 
carries  a  full  and  complete  stock  of  groceries  and 
provisions,  embracing  hermetically  sealed  goods 
in  glass  and  tin,  from  the  best  establishments 
known  to  the  trade;  sugars, syrups,  spices,  condi- 
ments, table  delicacies,  best  brands  of  family 
flour,  provisions,  grain,  mill-feed,  cheese,  pure 
creamery  butter,  et?gs,  vegetables,  foreign  and  do- 
mestic fruits,  brooms,  wooden  and' willow  ware, 
etc.  Mr.  Clark  is  an  expert  judge  of  tens  and 
coffees  and  he  deals  in  none  but  the  purest  and 
best,  aud  his  stock  of  tobacco  and  cigars  has  been 
selected  with  the  greatest  care.  Popular  prices 
prevail.  Mr.  Clark  is  a  native  of  this  state. 

John  R.  Parker,  Photographer. — An 
artist  whose  productions  in  the  photographic  art 
are  sec.ond  to  none  in  this  section  is  Mr.  John  B. 
Parker.  This  gentleman  was  born  in  Massachu- 
setts in  1862,  and  in  his  native  state  acquired  a 
thorough  knowledge  of  the  photographic  art.  In 
February,  1886,  he  came  to  Great  Falls  and 
founded  his  present  popular  gallery.  He  has  a 
fine  large  operating  room,  a  handsome  reception 
room,  and  all  the  facilities  requisite  for  accom- 
plishing rapid  and  successful  work.  The  instan- 
taneous process  of  photography  is  employed,  and 
is  specially  adapted  to  taking  the  portraits  of 
children  and  nervous  persons.  Mr.  Parker  de- 
votes his  energies  to  every  branch  of  the  art,  pro- 
ducing photographs  and  landscapes.  He  makes  a 
specialty  of  coj  ying  and  enlarging  pictures  in 
crayon,  oil,  india  ink,  pastel,  water  colors,  etc., 
which  are  true  to  life  and  the  original.  Talented 
and  accomplished,  he  never  fails  to  make  a  cor- 
rect likeness  and  give  satisfaction  to  his  patrons. 

John  C.  Dearborn,  Merchant  Tailor,  etc., 
Pray's  Building,  High  Street. — Mr.  Dearborn  es- 
tablished this  business  about  twenty  years  ago  wi  th 
the  avowed  intention  of  furnishing  the  citizens 
with  the  finest  and  most  fashionable  clothing  at  a 
fair  price,  in  which  he  has  been  successful.  In 
the  handsomely  fitted  up  store  a  fine  display  is 
made  of  a  choice  and  well  selected  stock  of  for- 
eign and  domestic  woolen  suitings,  etc  ,  in  all  the 
new,  beautiful,  fashionable  styles.  These  goods 
include  the  best  efforts  of  the  most  distinguished 
manufacturers  and  in  the  assortment  will  be  found 
everything  seasonable  and  desirable.  Mr.  Dear- 
born is  familiar  with  every  detail  of  the  merchant 
tailor's  art  and  is  conceded  to  be  one  of  the  most 
correct,  stylish  cutters  in  town.  He  fashions 
garments  in  strict  accord  with  the  prevailing 
styles  worn  in  Boston  and  New  York,  and  gives 
his  personal  supervision  to  the  smallest  details  of 
trimmings.  Mr.  Dearborn  was  born  in  Maine  iii 
1839  and  has  been  in  Great  Falls  since  1867. 


108 


TOWN    OF    GREAT    FALLS. 


Grant's  Hotel,  E.  Grant,  Proprietor. — The 
leading  hostelry  in  Great  Falls  is  Grant's  Hotel, 
which  bears  a  reputation  of  enviable  character  for 
the  liberality  and  enterprise  of  its  management. 
This  widely  known  house  was  first  opened  in 
1873  by  the  present  proprietor,  Mr.  E.  Grant,  who 
has  had  ample  experience  in  this  line,  and  is 
thoroughly  conversant  with  all  the  needs  of  the 
traveling  public.  The  building  has  four  stories, 
each  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  an  attached 
L.  There  are  forty  sleeping  apartments  all  fitted 


J.  W.  Preston,  M.  D.,  Druggist.— One  of 
the  best  qualified  druggists  in  Great  Falls  is  Dr. 
J.  W.  Preston,  whose  pharmacy  is  one  of  the  old 
landmarks  of  the  town.  Dr.  Preston,  who  was 
born  in  Canada  in  1826,  but  a  resident  of  the 
United  States  for  many  years,  is  both  a  medical 
and  pharmaceutical  graduate,  and  practiced 
medicine  in  Plymouth,  N.  H.,  for  seventeen 
years  previous  to  his  removal  to  this  place  in 
1884,  and  therefore  brings  to  bear  upon  his  busi- 
ness trained  skill  and  a  wide  range  of  practical 
experience.  The  house  was  founded  origi- 
nally by  Messrs.  M.  Noble  &  Co.,  in  1831, 
who  were  succeeded  by  Mr.  Stevens,  follow- 
ed by  Mr.  Jones,  then  Mr.  J.  P.  Ladd,  who 
was  succeeded  by  Mr.  J.  Y.  Wingate,  after 
him  came  Mr.  E.  M.  Carlton,  who  was  suc- 
ceeded by  the  present  proprietor  in  1884. 
The  store  is  spacious  and  is  completely 
stocked  with  an  assortment  of  pure  drugs 
and  chemicals,  proprietary  medicines  of 
well-known  merit  and  reputation,  toilet  and 
fancy  articles,  perfumery,  foreign  and  domes- 
tic mineral  waters,  dye  stuffs,  stationery, 
druggists'  sundries,  etc.  The  utmost  dili- 
gence and  care  is  exercised  by  the  doctor  in 
the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescrip- 
tions and  family  recipes,  filling  all  orders 
with  promptitude  and  the  greatest  care  and 
accuracy  at  all  hours  of  the  day  or  night. 
As  a  physician  he  brings  to  bear  a  class  of 
knowledge  than  which  there  is  no  more  val- 
uable adjunct  in  a  pharmacy.  In  this  respect 
Dr.  Preston's  establishments  ranks  the  equal 
of  any  in  this  section. 


np  in  the  most  approved  style,  and  supplied  with 
good  beds  and  clean  bedding.  The  sanitary  arrange- 
ments of  the  establishment  are  as  perfect  as  they 
can  be  made  ;  the  house  is  well  ventilated,  lighted 
and  heated  throughout,  and  altogether  no  trouble 
or  expense  has  been  spared  to  provide  for  guests 
all  the  comforts  of  home.  Free  conveyance  is 
supplied  to  and  from  the  depots.  The  clerk,  Mr. 
H.  W.  Niles,  is  a  favorite  with  all  the  patrons  of 
the  establishment,  and  is  untiring  in  his  efforts 
to  please.  Mr.  Grant  personally  superintends  all 
the  affairs  of  his  house. 

Fred.  S.  Bicker,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Carter's 
New  Block,  Market  Street.— One  of  the  most 
attractive  business  establishments  of  Great  Falls 
is  that  of  Mr.  Fred.  S.  Ricker,  who  engaged  in  the 
boot  and  shoe  trade,  and  may  be  said  to  be  the 
leader  of  fashion  in  footwear.  He  has  all  the  new 
styles  as  soon  as  brought  out,  and  keeps  on  sale  a 
general  assortment  of  French,  English  and  Amer- 
ican boots  and  shoes,  made  in  the  best  manner  in 
perfect  accord  with  the  fashionable  ideas  of  the 
day.  These  goods  have  been  chosen  with  care 
expressly  for  a  fastidious  custom  and  will  be 
found  in  all  sizes  for  ladies',  gentlemen's,  misses' 
and  children's  wear.  Rubbers,  slippers  and  all 
those  goods  belonging  to  the  trade  are  also  kept 
in  stock.  Mr.  Ricker  was  born  at  Berwick,  Me., 
opposite  Great  Falls.  He  has  had  quite  an  ex- 
tended experience  in  the  boot  and  shoe  trade,  and 
has  been  established  in  business  since  1886,  and 
is  in  the  fall  enjoyment  of  a  large  first-class  trade. 
In  size  the  store  is  17x50  fret,  and  is  complete  and 
perfect  in  all  its  appointments. 


A.  K.  Downs,  Flour  and  Groceries,  Ber- 
wick Side. — One  of  the  most  popular  and  reliable 
general  groceries  stores  in  this  town  is  the  well- 
known  and  nourishing  establishment  of  A.  K. 
Downs.  The  business  was  established  in  1872  by 
the  present  proprietor,  and  he  has  since  built  up  a 
large  and  prosperous  trade.  The  store  is  30x60 
teet  in  dimensions  and  neatly  kept,  while  an 
extensive  and  first-class  stock  is  constantly  carried, 
including  fine  teas  and  coffees,  pure  spices,  sauces 
and  condiments,  choice  dairy  butter,  cheese,  eggs 
and  lard,  best  brands  of  family  flour,  sugars,  rice, 
molasses,  oatmeal,  cereal  food  products,  canned 
goods. of  all  kinds,  smoked  and  salt  fish,  and  a 
complete  assortment  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries, 
no  pains  being  spared  to  render  the  fullest  satis- 
faction in  every  instance  to  customers.  Mr. 
Downs  is  a  native  of  Berwick,  Me. 


C.  Li.  Lord,  Fancy  Goods  Store,  Boston  and 
Maine  Depot. — Mr.  C.  L.  Lord  has  for  the  past 
ten  years  been  engaged  here  in  business  operations. 
Recently  he  removed  to  the  new  store  in  the 
Boston  and  Maine  depot,  which  he  has  fitted  up 
in  the  very  best  manner  and  made  it  attractive 
by  displaying  a  large  and  varied  assortment  of 
fancy  goods,  embracing  everything  coming  under 
that  head,  including  boisery,  gloves,  furnishing 
goods,  laces,  ribbons,  worsteds  and  worsted  goods, 
woolens,  etc.,  and  also  a  general  line  of  fancy 
and  ornamental  hair  goods.  He  is  also  the  agent 
for  the  Walden  Dye  House,  and  for  the  Universal 
Paper  Patterns.  Born  in  Maine  in  1838,  Mr.  Lord 
came  to  Great  Falls  in  1874,  and  has  from  that 
time  been  conspicuous  in  commercial  affairs. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


109 


A.  Thwing-,  Great  Falls  Book  Store,  No.  2 
Central  Buildings. — The  Great  Falls  Book  Store 
has  been  established  some  forty  years,  and  came 
under  the  sole  control  of  the  present  proprietor 
in  1869.  The  store  is  one  of  the  best  kuown  and 
most  popular  in  town.  In  size  it  is  25x50  feet, 
and  is  very  tastefully  and  attractively  fitted  up 
and  admirably  arranged.  The  stock  is  large, 
Varied  and  complete  in  all  departments,  and  em- 
braces books  upon  all  subjects,  history,  theology, 

'travels,  science,  etc.,  and  also  the  popular  light 
literature  of  the  day  by  eminent  authors,  and  all 
the  various  school  and  text  books  used  in  the  ed- 
ucational institutions  throughout  this  part  of  the 
state.  Blank  books  are  an  important  feature  of 
the  business,  and  also  commercial  and  school  and 
fancy  stationery,  and  a  great  variety  of  ornamen- 
tal articles  that  belong  to  their  special  business. 
Paper  hangings  in  all  the  new,  beautiful  styles 

*  and  patterns  are  also  displayed  in  profusion,  to- 
gether with  a  general  line  of  fancy  goods  and 
guitar  and  violin  strings.  Born  in  Massachu- 
setts 42  years  ago,  Mr.  Thwing  came  to 
Great  Falls  in  1868.  He  is  popular,  prominent 
and  influential,  and  for  three  years  served  his  fel- 
low townsmen  in  the  most  acceptable  manner  as 
town  clerk. 


John  A.  Dumas,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods, 
Small  Wares,  etc.,  Bank  Building,  High  Street. — 
The  well  ordered  dry  goods  and  ladies'  wear  em- 
porium of  J.  A.  Dumas,  is  the  centre  of  attraction 
to  the  female  portion  of  thiscommunity,there  being 
here  always  displayed  a  complete  and  first-class  as- 
sortment of  every  thing  comprehended  in  this  line, 
while  popular  prices  and  reliable  goods  are  at  all 
times  the  prevailing  features  here.  This  well  and 
favorably  known  store  was  established  many 
years  ago  by  Mr.  Weatherbee,  and  after  several 
changes  in  the  management,  it  passed  into  the 
control  of  the  present  proprietor  in  1887.  The 
premises  occupied  for  business  purposes  are  spa- 
cious and  commodious  and  finely  appointed,  the 
store  running  through  from  High  street  to  Elm 
street,  and  a  heavy  and  Al  stock  is  carried,  com- 
prising elegant  dress  goods  and  trimmings,  suits, 
cloaks  and  shawls,  gloves,  hosiery  and  notions, 
novelties  in  neckwear,  laces  and  corsets,  linens, 
sheetings,  ginghams,  cottons,  calicoes  and  fancy 
goods  in  great  variety ;  while  several  competent 
and  efficient  clerks  attend  to  the  wants  of  cus- 
tomers, and  the  trade,  which  extends  all  over  the 
town  and  surrounding  country  is  exceedingly 
large. 


J.  F.  Robinson  &  Co.,  Groceries,  Sul- 
livan Square,  Berwick,  Maine. — Among  the  busi- 
ness men  who  are  prominent  in  Berwick  is  the 
firm  of  J.  F.  Eobinson  &  Co.,  who  are  engaged  in 
the  grocery  trade.  The  copartners,  Mr.  J.  F. 
and  Mr.  Charles  H.  Robinson,  established  the 
house  in  1869  which  has  since  built  up  a  large, 
substantial  trade.  In  dimensions  the  store  is  24x48 
feet  and  is  well  stocked  with  a  choice  well  selected 
assortment  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  every 
description,  including  the  very  best  quality  teas 
and  coffees,  pure  spices,  family  flour,  hermetically 
sealed  goods  in  tin  and  glass  and  provisions,  etc. 
Both  members  of  the  firm  were  born  in  Maine, 
the  former  in  1883  and  the  latter  in  1841. 


William  Plummer,  Fine  Teas,  Coffees  and 
Choice  Family  Groceries. — Thirty  odd  years  of 
unbroken  prosperity  sums  up  in  brief  the  history 
of  the  well  and  favorably  known  establishment  of 
William  Plummer,  dealer  in  fine  teas,  coffees, 
spices  and  general  family  groceries,  which  since 
the  inception  of  the  enterprise  in  1857,  has 
maintained  a  record  of  steady  progress.  The 
store,  which  is  ample  and  commodious,  is 
neatly  fitted  up  and  excellently  kept,  and  a  large 
and  first-class  stock  is  constantly  carried,  com- 
prising fine  teas  and  coffees,  pure  spices,  condi- 
ments and  canned  goods  in  great  variety,  best 
family  flour,  sugar,  molasses,  vinegars,  oils, 
smoked  and  salt  fish,  rice,  oatmeal,  choice  dairy 
butter,  cheese,  lard,  soda,  soaps,  starch,  house- 
hold specialties,  shelf  goods  and  a  full  and  fine 
assortment  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  every 
description ;  while  several  efficient  assistants  at- 
tend to  the  wants  of  customers,  and  the  trade  of 
the  establishment,  which  extends  all  over  the  city 
and  environs,  is  very  large.  Mr.  Plummer  is  a 
native  of  Maine,  but  has  resided  in  this  place 
since  1839,  and  was  a  popular  and  efficient  select- 
man during  1869  and  1870. 

M.  S.  Weeks,  Groceries,  Meats  and  Provi- 
sions, etc.,  Hodsdon's  Block,  Market  Street. — A 
reliable  and  popular  house  in  Great  Falls  is  that 
of  Mr.  M.  S.  Weeks.  Mr.  Weeks  came  to  Great 
Falls  in  1877  from  Maine,  where  he  was  born  in 
1857.  Having  had  a  practical  experience  in  this 
line  of  trade  he  founded  this  establishment  in 
1886,  and  although  of  such  recent  origin  he  has 
received  a  patronage  which  is  not  very  often  ac- 
corded to  much  older  houses.  The  premises 
utilized  are  of  ample  dimensions,  neatly  and 
tastefully  fitted  up  with  special  reference  to  the 
business.  The  stock  embrace*  everything  in  the 
way  of  fancy  and  staple  groceries,  meats,  provi- 
sions, etc.,  and  canned  goods  of  every  description, 
sugars,  syrups,  bakers'  and  laundry  supplies, 
foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  spices,  table  delica- 
cies, pure  and  unadulterated  teas  and  cofiees, 
fresh  salt,  dried  and  smoked  meats  and  fish, 
cheese,  pure  creamery  butter,  eggs,  vegetables  ; 
also  confectionery,  nuts,  cigars,  cigarettes,  pipes 
smoking  and  chewing  tobacco,  in  fact,  everything 
found  in  a  well  conducted  grocery  store. 


J  ohn  M.  Moodie,  Merchant  Tailor,  Market 
Square. — Mr.  Moodie  is  an  experienced  practical 
cutter,  and  fashions  and  designs  gentlemen's 
clothing  upon  scientific  principles,  and  is  one  of 
the  best  and  most  correct  in  the  business.  In 
the  neatly  arranged  and  tastefully  fitted  up  store, 
a  large  and  varied  assortment  of  fine  woolens, 
suitings,  cloths,  tweeds,  trouserings,  etc.,  of  both 
foreign  and  domestic  production,  is  displayed  in 
profusion.  The  goods  are  all  of  the  highest 
standard  quality  and  latest  fashionable  styles, 
and  include  everything  seasonable,  fashionable 
and  desirable.  Repairing  and  pressing  receives 
his  prompt  attention.  Born  at  Glasgow,  Scot- 
land, in  1852,  Mr.  Moodie  came  to  America  in 
1859,  and  in  1877  became  permanently  located  in 
Great  Falls,  and  ten  years  later  succeeded  to  the 
business  that  had  been  established  and  carried  on 
by  Mr.  J.  B.  Clark  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  pre- 
viously. 


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TOWN    OF    GREAT    FALLS. 


Rich,  Brock  &  Co.,  Manufacturers  of 
Sumac  Linings  in  All  Colors,  Tanned  Leather, 
etc.,  Factory  and  Salesroom,  School  Street. — This 
firm  are  carrying  on  general  operations  as  manu- 
facturers of  sumac  linings  in  all  colors,  sheep, 
kid,  black  and  white  alum  tanned  leather,  also 
pebbled  sheep  and  tongue  stock,  aud  have  built 
up  an  extensive  demand  for  their  productions. 
The  premises  used  for  the  business  have  dimen- 
sions of  30x80  feet,  are  fitted  up  in  the  most  ap- 
proved style  for  the  required  purposes,  and  pos- 
sess every  facility  for  the  satisfactory  piosecutioii 
of  the  industry.  A  force  of  twelve  hands  are 
employed  in  the  production,  and  the  goods  turned 
out  are  unrivalled  by  any  similar  merchandise 
now  in  the  market,  the  highest  uniform  standard 
of  excellence  being  maintained.  The  firm  sell 
to  the  trade  on  the  most  favorable  terms,  and 
have  every  facility  for  promptly  filling  orders. 
The  members  of  the  firm,  Messrs.  W.  H.  Rich, 
G.  E.  Brock  and  J.  E.  Lord,  are  all  natives  of 
Maine. 


Joseph  Nelson,  Fresh  Baked  Peanuts,  Fruit 
and  Confectionery,  Front  of  B.  and  M.  Depot. — 
Mr.  Nelson  was  born  in  Italy  in  1844,  having 
come  to  the  United  States  in  1874  and  settled 
here  in  1876,  at  which  time  he  founded  his  present 
business.  The  premises  occupied  are  spacious 
and  commodious,  neatly  and  tastefully  arranged, 
and  contains  a  full  and  complete  assortment  of 
choice  foreign  and  domestic  fruits  in  their  season, 
embracing  choice  Mediterranean,  Florida  and 


West  India  oranges,  lemons,  limes,  pineapples, 
bananas,  also  the  best  and  finest  qualities  of 
California,  Malaga  and  domestic  grapes,  apples, 
pears,  peaches,  plums,  etc.  He  likewise  carries  a 
lull  and  choice  assortment  of  foreign  and  native 
nuts,  and  makes  a  particular  specially  of  fresh 
baked  peanuts,  which  has  always  been  the  favorite 
of  the  people.  Mr.  Nelson  also  keeps  a  full  and 
complete  line  of  confectionery,  which  is  made 
from  none  but  the  purest  materials  by  the  most 
reliable  manufacturers. 


J.  E.  Frost,  Steam  and  Shingle  Mill,  Ber- 
wick Side. — This  business  was  inaugurated  by 
the  present  proprietor  in  1881,  and  its  record  is 
one  of  uninterrupted  prosperity,  and  continued 
advancement.  The  mill,  which  has  dimensions 
of  35x100  feet,  is  equipped  with  the  most  im- 
proved machinery,  operated  by  steam  power,  and 
the  most  complete  facilities  for  all  the  purposes 
required.  A  force  of  experienced  workmen  are 
employed,  and  the  range  of  production  embraces 
planing,  jointing,  jig  sawing,  turning  posts,  bal- 
lusters,  window,  screen  and  door  frames,  small 
box  making,  shingles,  plank  and  boards,  picks, 
rails;  also  all  kinds  of  inside  and  outside  finish, 
mill  work,  and  general  jobbing  is  attended  to. 
Orders  by  express  are  given  prompt  attention, 
and  satisfaction  with  poods  or  work  done  is  guar- 
anteed in  all  cases.  Mr.  Frost  offers  marked  ad- 
vantages in  terms,  and  all  transactions  had  with 
him  are  sure  to  terminate  satisfactory  and 
pleasantly.  Mr.  Frost  is  a  native  of  Maine. 


CITY  OF  NASHUA. 


THE  flourishing  and  progressive  City  of  Nashua  has  the  distinction  of  having  been  the 
first  English  settlement  in  the  southern  part  of  the  State  of  New  Hampshire.  For  half  a 
century  or  more  after  the  Puritans  had  arrived  and  established  themselves  at  Plymouth, 
and  the  Bay  State  colony  had  been  founded,  the  site  of  Nashua  was  still  a  wilderness,  peo- 
pled and  controlled  by  the  red  men;  to-day  it  is  one  of  the  best  known,  most  flourishing 
and  most  delightfully  situated  of  the  many  cities  within  the  limits  of  the  Granite  State.  As 
the  Indians  retreated  before  the  white  men,  who  took  possession  of  the  lands  of  Massachu- 
setts, they  fixed  their  wigwams  in  the  fastnesses  of  Maine  and  New  Hampshire,  and  in  the 
neighborhood  of  Nashua  the  red  men  held  their  war  dances,  and  ran  amuck  for  the  scalps 
of  the  white  men  who  ventured  to  explore  that  section  of  country.  For  more  than  half  a 
century  after  its  settlement  it  was  a  mere  border  colony  and  the  scene  of  frequent  sanguin- 
ary fights  between  the  abongines  and  the  settlers  for  possession  and  domination.  Nashua 
suffered  severely  during  King  Philip's  war  from  1675  to  1678,  again  in  1691,  on  the 
outbreak  of  war  between  England  and  France,  soon  after  the  accession  to  the  English 
throne  of  William  III.,  when  hostilities  extended  to  the  colonies.  The  French  from  Can- 
ada, assisted  by  large  numbers  of  Indians,  invaded  several  parts  of  New  England.  The 
cruelties  practiced  almost  exceed  belief.  Towns  were  attacked  at  midnight,  and  in  mid- 
winter ;  the  people  were  often  killed  in  their  beds,  and  those  whose  lives  were  spared 
were  torn  from  their  homes,  and  obliged  to  endure  sufferings  worse  than  death.  Dur- 
ing this  war,  and  in  the  year  1691,  the  French  and  Indians  visited  the  citizens  of  Nashua 
with  death  and  desolation. 

The  peace  that  was  secured  by  treaty  was  of  but  short  duration,  for  in  1702  hos- 
tilities were  renewed,  and  this  time  concerning  the  Spanish  succession,  the  French  and 
Indians  immediately  invaded  New  England,  and  the  war  was  continued  for  eleven  years, 
during  which  time  frequent  attacks  were  made  upon  and  ravages  committed  in  Nashua. 
In  one  of  these  onslaughts  the  celebrated  friendly  Indian,  Joe  English,  was  killed.  Peace 
was  restored  in  1713. 

The  Indians,  however,  were  still  discontented,  and  in  1722  the  tribes  in  Eastern  and 
Northern  New  England  again  went  on  the  war-path  for  a  period  of  three  years.  In 
1724  they  visited  Nashua,  and  carried  off  two  of  its  citizens.  A  party  of  eleven  persons 
started  in  pursuit,  but  were  soon  waylaid  by  the  red  men,  and  ten  of  them  killed. 
The  only  survivor  was  Joseph  Farwell,  who  was  the  next  year  lieutenant  in  captain 
John  Lovewell's  expedition.  Captain  Lovewell  raised  a  company  of  volunteers,  and 
marched  northward  in  pursuit  of  the  Indians.  In  the  first  expedition  they  killed  one 
Indian  and  took  another  prisoner.  In  a  second  excursion  they  killed  ten  Indians,  but 
in  a  third  expedition  they  fell  into  an  ambuscade  at  Lovewell's  Pond,  in  Frysburg,  Me. 
Captain  Lovewell,  Lieutenant  Farwell  and  Ensign  Robbins,  all  of  Nashua,  were  killed, 
as  also  the  chaplain,  Mr.  Frye,  and  twelve  others,  and  eleven  wounded.  In  this  san- 
guinary engagement  the  noted  chief  Paugus  was  killed.  The  blow  fell  heavily  upon  the 
feeble  settlement,  but  it  was  a  triumph  for  New  England,  for  the  power  of  the  Indians 
was  broken  for  ever,  and  song  and  romance  have  embalmed  the  memory  of  the  heroes 
of  "  Lovewell's  Fight." 

HI 


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The  Nashuites  had,  therefore,  a  long  and  serious  lesson  in  border  warfare,  and 
when  the  Revolution  came  they  were  fitted  by  experience  for  battling  with  the  trained 
soldiers  of  England.  In  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  too,  Nashua  contributed  of  her  best 
blood  and  treasure,  and  the  deeds  of  those  who  fell  in.  the  struggle  for  the  perpetua- 
tion of  the  Union  are  commemorated  by  an  artistic  monument  erected  by  the  citizens. 

Nashua  is  located  in  Hillsboro'  County,  on  the  west  side  of  the  Merrimac  River,  at 
the  confluence  of  the  Nashua  River,  31  miles  south  by  east  of  Concord.  Originally  the 
town  embraced  a  large  extent  of  territory,  and  bore  the  name  of  Dunstable.  It  was 
incorporated  a  town  on  April  I,  1746,  and  in  December,  1836,  the  name  was  changed 
to  Nashua.  The  Nashua  river  ran  through  the  heart  of  the  town,  and  in  1842,  in  con- 
sequence of  some  difficulty  about  locating  a  town  house,  that  portion  of  the  town 
located  on  the  north  and  west  sides  of  the  river  petitioned  to  be  set  off  and  incorpor- 
ated into  a  town  by  the  name  of  Nashville.  The  legislature  granted  them  their  peti- 
tion ;  but,  in  1853,  a  charter  was  granted  and  accepted,  by  which  the  original  towns 
became  re-united  under  a  city  government,  and  to-day  it  ranks  as  the  second  city  in 
New  Hampshire  in  point  of  population,  manufactures  and  commerce. 

The  city  is  watered  by  Salmon  Brook  (a  small  stream  flowing  from  Groton,  Mass., 
and  emptying  into  the  Merrimack),  and  by  the  Merrimack  and  Nashua  Rivers.  In  nearly 


THE  DAM  BELOW  MAIN  STREET  BRIDGE. 

the  centre  of  the  city  the  latter  river  empties  itself  into  the  Merrimack.  The  Nashua  is  a 
beautiful  stream.  It  has  a  serpentine  course  through  the  southern  part  of  Hillsboro'  County, 
in  this  State,  and  its  source  in  Worcester  County,  Mass.  It  is  formed  of  two  branches, 
called  the  south  and  north  branches.  The  north  branch  is  formed  of  two  streams,  one 
from  Ashburnham,  and  the  other  from  Wachuset  Ponds.  The  south  branch  is  composed  of 
Still  River,  issuing  from  the  east  side  of  Wachuset  Mountain,  and  a  small  stream  from 
Quinepoxet  Pond,  in  Holden.  These  branches  are  united  in  Lancaster,  from  which  the 
main  river  proceeds,  in  a  north-easterly  course,  to  Harvard,  Shirley,  Groton,  and  Pepperell, 
Mass.,  and  thence  into  New  Hampshire,  through  Hollis,  and  to  its  confluence  at  Nashua 
with  the  Merrimack.  The  Nashua  has,  in  a  distance  of  two  miles  from  its  mouth,  a  fall  of 
65  feet.  The  Merrimack  is  one  of  the  principal  rivers  of  New  England,  and  is  formed  by 
the  junction  of  the  Pemigewasset  and  Winnipiseogee  Rivers,  which  have  their  origin  in  the 
White  Mountains,  and  which  unite  at  Franklin  ;  and  the  confluent  stream  then  bears  the 
name  of  Merrimack.  Originally  this  name  was  written  Merremacke  and  Monnomoke,  which, 


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113 


in  the  Indian  language,  signified  a  sturgeon.  In  width  the  river  varies  from  50  to  150 
rods ;  and  at  its  mouth  it  presents  a  beautiful  sheet  of  water  of  half  a  mile  in  width. 
From  Franklin  the  river  pursues  a  southerly  course  for  78  miles  to  Chelmsford,  Mass., 
thence  an  easterly  course  for  35  miles  to  the  sea,  at  Newburyport. 

The  City  of  Nashua  is  thus  abundantly  supplied  with  water  power  from  both  the  Rivers 
Nashua  and  Merrimack,  and  the  founders  of  the  city  were  alive  to  the  advantages  here 
presented  for  manufacturing  purposes.  It  is  to  its  manufactures  that  Nashua  owes  its 
growth  to  the  second  in  rank  of  the  cities  and  towns  of  New  Hampshire.  The  prospects  are 
that  Nashua  will  not  only  continue  to  maintain  its  present  rank,  but  that  it  will  become 
even  a  more  important  centre  than  now  of  large  and  varied  manufacturing  interests.  Then, 
the  true  secret  of  a  town's  prosperity  undoubtedly  lies  in  its  manufacturing  industries.  A 
prosperity  based  exclusively  upon  a  commercial  business  must  necessarily  be  ephemeral.  A 
town  which,  for  instance,  depends  upon  any  one  or  more  of  the  great  agricultural  staples 
for  support  and  growth,  is  liable  to  become  paralyzed  in  her  energies  and  interests,  not  only 
by  failure  in  the  production  of  such  staples,  but  from  their  diversion  to  other  points  whose 
eligibility  gives  them  the  advantage  and  preference  as  markets.  Such  also  are  the  fluctu- 
ations in  prices  of  articles  of  produce  that  no  certainty  of  successful  operations  can  be 
relied  upon,  and  when  uncertain,  feverish  and  exciting  speculation  underlies  the  business  of 
any  community,  there  is  no  guarantee  of  permanent  and  staple  prosperity,  while,  where 
manufacturing  is  carried  on  successfully,  there  is  a  steady,  healthy  and  substantial  growth. 


MX.  PLEASANT  SCHOOL  BUILDING.       . 

Nashua  owes  its  importance,  both  present  and  future,  to  its  manufacturing  industries.  For 
variety  and  perfection  of  mechanical  skill,  as  may  be  seen  in  her  numerous  and  various 
manufactories,  Nashua  is  abreast  with  any  of  her  sister  cities  in  New  England.  Her  cotton 
mills  do  a  large  work,  and  have  done  much  to  increase  the  population  of  the  city,  but  it  is 
thought  that  her  other  manufactories  have  done  more,  such  as  artificers  in  wood  and  iron, 
in  cards,  paper  and  leather,  builders  of  ponderous  or  curious  machines,  makers  of  edge 
tools,  locks  and  shuttles,  forge  men,  foundry  men,  and  artisans  of  almost  every  degree  and 
calling.  In  looking  over  the  catalogue  of  the  great  multitude  and  almost  endless  variety  of 
manufacturing  establishments,  it  would  seem  as  though  the  mechanical  genius  must  be  well 
tested  at  Nashua.  It  would  be  somewhat  difficult  to  name  an  article  that  could  not  at 


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once  be  furnished,  if  ordered ;  and  when  the  factories,  mills  and  workshops  are  run  to- 
their  full  capacity,  business  of  all  kinds  is  brisk,  money  is  plentiful,  and  the  tradesmen- 
and  work-people  are  happy. 

The  Nashua  Manufacturing  Company  is  the  pioneer  manufacturing  concern  in  the 
city.  This  company  was  organized  with  a  capital  of  $300,000,  which  was  afterwards 
augmented  to  51,000,000.  In  1822  to  1823  the  greater  portion  of  the  lands  in  the  town 
and  on  the  River  Nashua  up  to  the  falls  was  purchased  by  the  company,  who  com- 
menced building  a  dam,  canal  and  other  works  for  factories.  The  company  has 
several  extensive  mills,  and  employ  over  a  thousand  hands  in  manufacturing  shirtings 
and  drills,  printing  cloths,  jeans,  sheetings,  etc.  The  Nashua  Manufacturing  Co.  were 
followed  by  the  Jackson  Manufacturing  Co.,  who  also  operate  several  extensive  mills- 


EPISCOPAL  CHURCH,  MAIN  STSEET. 

and  employ  a  large  number  of  operatives  in  producing  sheetings  and  shirtings.  After 
these  two  flourishing  companies  had  become  fairly  established,  other  mills  and  workshops 
were  erected,  and  new  industrial  enterprises  are  constantly  springing  up. 

From  her  favorable  location,  her  advantageous  surroundings,  her  commercial  facilities, 
her  business  opportunities,  her  extensive  manufactres,  her  solidity,  and  the  intelligence, 
wealth,  culture  and  moral  advancement  of  her  people  Nashua,  is  a  desirable  place  of 
residence,  as  well  as  an  advantageous  point  for  business  of  all  kinds;  while  in  every 
item  to  be  taken  into  account  in  the  make-up  of  a  manufacturing  city  comparison  is 


CITY    OF    NASHUA.  .          115 

challenged.  In  this  progressive  age,  the  prospects  of  a  city  for  the  future  are  largely 
due  to  its  transportation  facilities.  Fortunately,  Nashua  has  great  advantages  of  this 
kind,  in  being  a  great  railroad  centre.  Railways  have  come  to  the  city  from  all  quar- 
ters, and  have  so  cultivated  their  fields  of  operation  that  they  form  the  largest  arm  of 
the  commercial  service  of  the  community,  constituting  a  transportation  system  rarely 
equalled  by  any  inland  city.  The  railway  service  affords  immediate  and  cheap  com- 
munication with  all  the  principal  business  centres  of  New  England  and  with  the  sea- 
board, and  a  large  traffic  is  the  result. 

With  a  desirable  location  for  trade  and  manufactures,  Nashua  has  been  remarkably  fortu- 
nate in  possessing  men  qualified  with  both  capital  and  energy  to  build  up  and  command 
commercial  relations  with  all  parts  of  the  country ;  and  the  magnitude  of  the  manufacturing 
and  mercantile  interests  of  the  city,  and  the  prospects  held  out  for  the  future,  are  matters  of 
general  pride  and  gratification.  The  manufactories  and  other  trade  establishments  of  Nashua 
are,  as  a  rule,  successfully  and  intelligently  directed  and  admirably  equipped,  a  fact  that  will 
be  fully  shown  in  the  sketches  of  individual  business  houses  at  the  end  of  this  chapter. 
The  manufacturing  facilities  are  as  complete  and  perfect  as  they  can  be  made,  the  custom 
being  to  employ  the  finest  machinery,  the  most  skilful  artisans,  and  all  accessories  calculated 
to  improve  production  and  economize  cost.  Thus  it  has  come  to  pass  that  the  goods 
made  here  are  in  wide  demand,  and  are  considered  as  standard  in  all  markets.  The  shops 
and  factories  of  the  city  give  employment  to  a  large  number  of  skilled  laborers,  receiving 
good  wages ;  indeed,  the  people  are,  as  a  rule,  of  the  better  class  to  be  found  in  the  cities 
of  New  England,  being  composed  largely  of  industrious  artisans,  while  the  business  men 
and  capitalists  are  enterprising  and  liberal-spirited  in  contributing  to  the  already  phenom- 
enal growth  and  prosperity  of  the  city.  There  are  many  wholesale  and  jobbing  houses 
in  the  numerous  lines  of  commerce,  and  these  enterprises  are  managed  with  energy  and 
tact.  There  are,  too,  numerous  retail  houses  engaged  in  dry  goods,  millinery,  fancy  goods 
and  notions,  hardware,  crockery  and  glassware,  agricultural  implements,  stoves,  tinware, 
house  furnishing  goods,  etc.,  and  a  liberal  distribution  of  establishments  concerned  in  the 
handling  of  food  supplies.  Indeed,  Nashua  has  become  a  great  centre  for  supplies  for 
populous  surrounding  districts;  and  to  the  credit  of  dealers  be  it  said  that  in  almost  every 
line  of  merchandise  they  sell  at  prices  fully  as  low  as  the  cheapest  houses  in  Boston 
and  in  some  instances  lower,  this  desideratum  being  attained  by  the  Nashua  merchants 
having  in  their  favor  less  rents  and  taxes  and  less  living  expenses  than  their  Boston 
competitors.  The  leading  houses  in  the  various  avenues  of  trade  are  noticed  in  detail  in 
the  subsequent  pages,  and  the  descriptions  of  the  different  business  concerns  will  be  read  with 
general  interest  and  profit.  These  business  enterprises  are  noted  for  their  solid,  substan- 
tial character,  and  the  business  men  for  their  energy,  liberality,  and  the  hearty  welcome 
they  give  to  all  new  enterprises,  being  alive  to  the  fact  that  the  more  varied  the  man- 
ufactures and  commerce  of  the  city  are  the  more  permanent  and  steady  will  be  the 
growth  and  prosperity  of  the  whole  community. 

Nashua's  banking  business  is  one  of  the  most  potent  agencies  in  building  up  the 
trade  and  the  industries  of  the  city,  and,  in  consequence,  is  a  large  factor  in  the  increase 
of  her  commerce  and  wealth.  There  are  several  ably  and  prudently  managed  banks,  all 
in  a  sound  and  healthy  condition. 

Nashua  being  a  New  England  city,  it  may  be  taken  for  granted  that  matters  of  edu- 
cation have  long  been  considered  as  of  primary  importance.  No  expense  has  been  spared 
in  perfecting  and  developing  a  complete  system  of  public  schools,  a  high  and  several 
graded  schools  being  given  adequate  support  and  encouragement.  These  educational 
advantages  naturally  prove  an  important  attraction  to  the  manufacturer  having  a  family 
of  children,  to  whom  he  desires  to  give  a  first-class  education  at  the  lowest  cost,  and 
retain  his  children  under  his  own  roof  during  their  schooling  days.  The  various  schools 
are  model  institutions  of  their  kind,  and  are  supplied  with  a  staff  of  competent  teachers, 
and  with  all  the  modern  appliances  and  facilities  for  imparting  instruction  in  the  higher 
as  well  as  in  the  elementary  branches  of  education.  The  annual  reports  show  steady 
and  increasing  attendance,  gratifying  progress  in  all  grades,  and  the  most  satisfactory 


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condition  of  affairs  in  every  way.  While  the  public  school  system  has  been  brought  to  a 
high  state  of  perfection,  there  are  several  private  institutions  that  enjoy  an  exceptionally 
valuable  reputation. 

The  press,  too,  is  noted  for  its  influence  upon  the  community,  and  no  other  city  of 
its  size  is  better  supplied  with  ably  edited  newspapers.  Its  agency  in  building  up  the 
prosperity  of  the  place  has  been  marked  and  appreciated,  and  its  liberal  support  and 
advocacy  of  all  legitimate  enterprises,  public  and  private,  its  denunciation  of  fraud,  and 
its  championship  of  the  right,  contribute  more  to  the  happiness  and  well  being  of  the 
people  than  any  other  single  agency. 

Nashua  is  rich   in  churches,  many   of  the  edifices  being   splendid  specimens  of  archi- 


1.  PILGRIM  CONGREGATIONAL.     2.  ROMAN  CATHOLIC.      3.  UNITARIAN 

NASHUA,  CHURCHES. 

tecture.      All    the    denominations    are    represented,    and    the    uniformly    large    attendance 
bespeaks  the  high  moral  and  religious  character  of  the  people. 

The  City  Hall  is  a  spacious,  splendid  building,  and  the  other  public  edifices  of  the 
city  are  attractive  in  form  and  ornamentation.  The  city  government,  consisting  of  Mayor, 
City  Council  and  Board  of  Aldermen,  and  a  staff  of  officials  in  different  departments, 
has  its  affairs  wisely  and  economically  managed  in  the  interests  of  all  classes  of  the 
community.  The  police  force  is  thoroughly  effective  and  is  under  wise  and  experienced 
direction.  The  fire  department  is  also  under  excellent  control,  and  is  a  just  source  of 
pride  to  every  citizen.  Person  and  property  are  safe  under  the  efficient  local  govern- 


CITY    OF    NASHUA.  117 


ment,  the  population  is  temperate  and  law  abiding,  and  general  interests  are  carefully 
fostered  and  promoted.  The  hotel  accommodations  of  the  city  are  first-class  in  every 
respect,  and  travelers  will  always  find  a  hearty  welcome  and  a  generous  hospitality. 

In  1853  the  Gas  Works  went  into  operation,  and  in  the  following  year  the  Pennichuck 
Water  Works  were  constructed.  The  City  enjoys  an  abundant  supply  of  pure  water,  and 
the  thoroughfares,  which  are  kept  neat  and  clean,  are  illuminated  by  gas  and  electric 
lights. 

The  soil  of  Nashua  has  considerable  variety.  The  land  in  the  east  part  of  the  town, 
on  Merrimack  River,  is  level  and  fertile,  as  well  as  some  portions  of  the  valleys  of  the 
Nashua  and  Salmon  Brook  ;  but  a  considerable  portion  of  the  city  is  sandy  and  uneven. 
The  location  of  the  city  is  everything  that  can  be  desired.  Its  climate  is  healthy ;  its 
broad  streets  and  wide  business  thoroughfares  are  well  paved  and  graded,  and  its  num- 
erous elegant  private  residences  combine  to  make  it  an  attractive  place  in  which  to  live. 
The  population  in  1870  was  10,543  and  in  1880  it  had  increased  to  13,397.  The  people 
generally  are  occupied  in  some  useful  sphere  of  labor,  and  the  homes  of  all  classes 
have  an  air  of  comfort  and  respectability  about  them.  The  city  is  substantially  built  up, 
clean  and  pleasing  in  appearance,  and  gives  every  evidence  of  a  progressive  spirit  that 
is  surely  carrying  it  forward  to  enviable  future  eminence. 


CITY  OF  NASHUA. 


McQuesten  &  Co.,  Flour,  Grain,  Feed, 
Salt,  Grass  Seeds,  etc.,  Under  Baptist  Church. — 
This  business  was  originally  established  in  1865 
by  the  firm  of  Holt  &  McQuesten,  and  four  years 
later  Mr.  Holt  retired,  and  Messrs.  Howard, 
Clark  and  Hunt  became  associated  in  the  concern, 
the  firm  then  becoming  McQuesten  &  Co.,  and  so 
continuing  ever  since,  although  Mr.  McQuesten 
retired  shortly  after  the  formation  of  the  new 
firm.  The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  com- 
modious store  and  basement  with  L,  having 
altogether  a  total  floorage  area  of  nearly  10,000 
square  feet.  The  trade,  which  is  very  extensive, 
is  both  wholesale  and.  retail,  and  extends  over  a 
large  area  of  the  surrounding  country.  A  spe- 
cialty is  made  of  fine  grades  of  flour,  with  grain, 
feed,  salt,  grass  seeds,  etc.  The  house  is  also 
agent  for  the  celebrated  Stockbridge  fertilizer, 
and  supplies  the  farmers  for  many  miles  around 
about  the  city.  Messrs.  Howard  and  Clark  are 
natives  of  New  Hampshire,  while  Mr.  Hunt  was 
born  in  Luzerne  Co.,  Pa.  They  all  have  been 
long  residents  of  Nashua,  •  and  fully  identified 
with  the  city  and  its  interests,  Mr.  Howard  hav- 
ing served  his  fellow  citizens  as  councilman, 
while  Mr.  Hunt  has  been  a  member  of  both  the 
board  of  aldermen,  and  the  city  council.  Mr. 
Clark  has  been  a  member  of  the  board  of  asses- 
sors, and  for  many  years  clerk  of  the  board  of 
check  lists. 


Miles  J.  Merrill,  Real  Estate  Bought, 
Sold  or  Exchanged,  Boom  9,  Old  Post  Office 
Building. — Mr.  Merrill  is  a  native  of  Amherst, 
this  state,  but  has  been  a  resident  of  this  city 
ever  since  1878,  afc  which  time  he  founded  this 
establishment  at  the  present  location.  Mr.  Mer- 
rill is  a  gentleman  who  is  thoroughly  posted  in 
all  the  details  of  the  real  estate  business,  and 
has  made  a  complete  study  of  the  law  of  realty, 
and  also  of  the  relations  of  the  landlord  and  ten- 
ant, and  he  can  be  engaged  with  implicit  confi- 
dence in  all  matters  pertaining  thereto.  He 
makes  a  specialty  of  buying,  selling  or  exchang- 
ing real  estate  throughout  the  city  or  state, 
improved  or  unimproved ;  also  the  taking  charge 
of  and  managing  real  estate,  for  large  or  small 
capitalists,  renting  and  collecting  rents,  attending 
to  the  repairs.  The  public  seeking  investment 
can  always  rely  upon  his  judicious  advice,  and 
the  benefit  of  his  sound  judgment  in  effecting 
purchases  that  will  not  only  afford  a  steady  in- 
come, but  also  almost  a  certainty  of  increased 
value  in  the  near  future.  Mr.  Merrill  is  a 
notary  public,  and  is  now  a  justice  of  the  peace. 

118 


J.  E.  Hunt,  Druggist  and  Pharmacist,  No. 
79  Factory  Street. — One  of  the  most  careful  and 
attentive  druggists  in  the  city  of  Nashua  is  Dr. 
J.  E.  Hunt,  who  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts, 
and  is  both  a  medical  and  pharmaceutical  grad- 
uate. He  received  his  diploma  as  a  doctor  of 
medicine  from  the  University  of  Virginia.  He 
engaged  for  the  first  time  in  the  drug  business  in 
1826,  and  continued  that  with  the  practice  of 
medicine  and  dentistry  at  intervals  for  many 
years.  He  came  to  this  city  in  1869,  and  founded 
a  drug  store,  which  he  disposed  of  in  1879,  and 
immediately,  during  the  same  year,  opened  the 
present  establishment.  He  brings  to  bear  upon* 
his  business  trained  skill  and  a  wide  range  of 
practical  experience.  His  large  and  fine  estab- 
lishment is  completely  stocked  with  an  assort- 
ment of  pure  drugs  and  medicines,  all  proprietary 
remedies  of  value,  foreign  and,  domestic  mineral 
waters,  toilet  and  fancy  articles,  druggists'  sun- 
dries, physicians'  and  surgeons'  requisites,  etc., 
while  the  doctor  pays  especial  attention  to  the 
compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes,  filling  all  orders  with  prompti- 
tude and  the  greatest  care  and  accuracy.  As  a 
physician  he  brings  to  bear  a  class  of  knowledge 
than  which  there  is  no  more  valuable  adjunct  in 
a  pharmacy,  and  is  well  qualified  to  diagnose 
and  prescribe  for  every  form  of  disease.  He  is 
the  oldest  druggist  in  the  city. 

C.  H.  Lindsey,  Photographer,  Main  Sreet. — 
Mr.  C.  H.  Lindsey,  who  is  a  leading  representative 
in  Nashua,  has  achieved  an  enviable  reputation 
as  an  accomplished  artist,  and  having  a  full 
knowledge  of  every  detail  of  the  profession  gained 
from  an  experience  extending  over  nineteen  years 
executes  the  very  highest  class  of  artistic  work, 
which  is  finished  as  may  be  desired  in  oil,  crayon, 
water  colors  or  pastel.  The  portraits  made  by 
Mr.  Lindsey  are  of  lifelike  character  and  superior 
finish,  in  cabinet,  panel  or  smaller  sizes,  and  in 
no  instance  has  he  failed  to  give  perfect  satisfac- 
tion to  all  who  have  visited  his  establishment. 
Handsome  backgrounds  and  all  the  newest  and 
latest  appliances  have  been  provided,  which,  in 
connection  with  an  admirable  arrangement  for  the 
management  of  light  and  shade  enable  him  to 
execute  work  in  the  highest  style  of  the  art.  Mr. 
Lindsey  was  born  at  Manchester  this  state  where 
he  learned  the  art  of  photography,  and  was  engaged 
in  the  business  from  1873  to  1877.  A  year  later 
he  located  in  Nashua,  where  he  has  become  well 
known  and  esteemed,  and  he  is  a  member  of  the 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


119 


Howard  &  French,  Manufacturers  of 
Chamber  Furniture,  Factory  No.  24  Amherst 
Street,  Office  and  Salesroom,  No.  117  Main 
Street. — The  firm  of  Howard  &  French  conducts 
the  largest  and  most  influential  establishment  of 
its  kind  in  the  city,  and  have  few  if  any  supe- 
riors in  the  state.  The  house  was  originally  es- 
tablished about  forty  years  ago  by  Messrs.  At- 
wood  &  Co.,  and  their  several  successors  have 
carefully  fostered  and  maintained  the  enviable 
reputation  for  enterprise  and  progress,  as  well  as 
liberal  business  methods,  so  successfully  inaugu- 
rated by  the  founders  of  the  business.  Mr.  How- 
ard, the  present  senior  partner  in  the  concern, 
became  associated  with  Mr.  E.  P.  Brown  in 
1867,  and  shortly  afterward  the  firm  was  changed 
to  Howard  &  Copp,  so  continuing  till  1876,  when 
Mr.  Copp  retired  and  the  firm  became  Howard 
&  Co.  Mr.  French  entered  the  firm  three  years 
later,  but  the  style  -was  not  changed  to  Howard 
&  French  till  February  of  the  present  year.  The 
commodious  and  eligibly  located  sales  establish- 
ment of  the  house  consists  of  a  section  of  the 
new  Howard  Block  (the  property  of  Mr.  How- 
ard), where  they  occupy  four  stories  and  base- 
ment, giving  them  altogether  more  than  25,000 
square  feet  of  floorage  area.  The  entire  establish- 
ment is  attractively  furnished  and  supplied  with 
every  possible  convenience  and  facility,  including 
a  modern  passenger  elevator  for  the  accommoda- 
tion of  the  patrons,  and  a  freight  elevator  for  the 
expeditious  handling  of  the  large  stock.  The 
manufacturing  plant  of  the  house  is  situated  on 
Amherst  street,  and  consists  of  a  main  building 
40x168  feet  in  superficial  area,  with  annexes  for 
furnishing  storage,  etc.,  giving  them  for  manufac- 
turing purposes  about  100,000  square  feet,  where 
they  manufacture  ash,  walnut,  cherry  and  birch 
chamber  furniture  in  large  variety  of  designs  and 
quality',  for  the  trade,  and  make  a  specialty  of 
ash,  walnut  and  birch  bedsteads.  The  assortment 
of  goods  which  crowds  all  the  floors  of  their  ex- 
tensive sales  and  warerooins,  embraces  furniture 
of  every  grade  and  description,  carpets  of  all  the 
popular  American  and  European  producers,  beside 
a  large  and  fine  line  of  artistic,  antique  and  prac- 
tically useful  china,  crockery  and  glassware. 
They  display  at  all  times  the  latest  and  freshest 
patterns  and  designs,  and  the  most  seasonable 
novelties.  The  upholstering  department  is  well 
stocked  with  curtains,  shades,  lambrequins,  etc., 
furniture  coverings,  cords,  tassels,  etc.  The 
preparations  for  the  prompt  and  satisfactory  pros- 
ecution of  the  business  is  complete  in  every  par- 
ticular, and  the  inducements  offered  by  the  firm 
in  the  way  of  quality  of  goods,  and  the  prices  at 
which  they  are  placed,  have  made  the  house  a 
strong  favorite  with  consumers  throughout  the 
state.  From  comparatively  modest  beginnings, 
rather  as  an  adjunct  to  the  retail  department,  the 
manufacturing  feature  of  the  business  has  so 
rapidly  developed  within  a  few  years,  that  it  is 
now  a  very  heavy  industry  by  itself;  and  so  popu- 
lar have  their  productions  become,  that  the  trade 
extends  over  the  entire  New  England  States,  New 
York  City  and  State,  and  goods  have  been  shipped 
from  this  live  and  wide-awake  establishment 
even  to  the  farthest  southern  and  western  section 
of  the  country.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the  lower 
priced  and  medium  grades  of  chamber  sets,  and 
saparate  beds,  and  it  is  fairly  estimated  that  this 


concern  finish  more  of  this  class  of  goods  annu- 
ally than  any  other  house  in  New  England,  the 
sales  aggregating  over  $200,000  per  year.  Dealers 
will  be  only  consulting  their  own  interest  by 
supplying  themselves  from  the  stock  of  this  re- 
liable house,  the  large  volume  of  business  done 
enabling  them  to  quote  prices  impossible  to  their 
more  unassuming  competitors.  The  influences  of 
so  progressive  a  house  are  manifold,  and  the  city 
is  justly  and  properly  proud  of  so  representative 
a  factor  in  the  commercial  welfare  and  prosperity 
of  Nashua. 


Flather  &  Co.,  Machinists'  Tools,  etc., Crown 
Street. — A  review  of  the  industrial  interests  of 
Nashua  develops  the  existence  of  a  class  of  houses 
prepared  to  compete  in  the  special  ties  they  manu- 
facture with  the  rival  establishments  of  this 
or  any  other  country,  and  in  this  connection 
special  reference  is  directed  to  the  progressive 
concern  which  forms  the  subject  of  this  sketch. 
The  house  was  originally  founded  by  the  present 
firm  in  1869,  and  first  occupied  comparatively 
limited  premises  on  Water  street,  afterward 
removing  to  what  was  known  as  the  old  watch 
factory,  but  the  rapid  development  of  the  busi- 
ness resulting  from  the  superiority  of  machines 
produced,  soon  necessitated  much  more  commo- 
dious quarters,  and  in  1876  the  present  plant  was 
built,  comprising  a  main  machine  shop  with  8,000 
square  feet  of  floorage  area,  with  annexes  of  boiler 
room,  office,  etc.  The  premises  are  thoroughly 
equipped  throughout  with  the  most  modern 
machinery  and  labor  saving  devices  and  appli- 
ances procurable,  and  a  large  force  of  skilled 
artisans  are  employed  in  the  various  departments 
and  processes  of  manufacture.  A  leading  speci- 
alty is  made  of  the  manufacture  of  engine  lathes, 
which  with  various  meritorious  and  practical 
improvements,  are  made  under  letters  patent. 
These  lathes  already  hold  a  high  position  in  the 
trade,  being  especially  adapted  to  fine  work 
where  a  high  degree  of  accuracy  is  indispensable. 
They  are  furnished  with  any  length  of  bed  up  to 
22  feet,  and  so  thoroughly  seated  and  confirmed 
are  they  in  public  favor  that  from  one  to  two 
dozen  lathes  a  month  is  the  output  of  the  com- 
pany. The  field  of  usefulness  for  this  favorite 
lathe  is  not  confined  to  the  United  States,  although 
hundreds  are  in  continuous  operation  throughout 
the  country,  but  they  have  been  exported  to 
numerous  foreign  countries,  principally  to  Russia, 
England,  Scotland,  China,  Norway,  Sweden,  etc., 
and  the  demand  for  them  is  ever  increasing, 
testimonials  from  eminent  firms  and  corporations 
bearing  evidence  to  the  high  character  of  con- 
struction and  finish  and  perfect  accuracy  of  the 
products  of  the  company.  Messrs.  W.  and  W. 
J.  Flather,  comprising  the  members  of  the  firm, 
are  both  natives  of  England,  but  have  been  resi- 
dents of  this  country  for  the  past  thirty  years. 
They  are  both  skilled  mechanicians,  having 
devoted  a  lifetime  to  their  craft,  and  their  prac- 
tical knowledge  of  mechanics  is  fully  illustrated 
by  their  superior  productions.  The  standing  of 
this  progressive  house  in  financial  and  manu- 
facturing circles  is  too  well  known  to  require  any 
remarks  at  our  hands,  while  as  regards  integrity 
and  true  enterprise  they  justly  merit  the  excel- 
lent record  to  which  they  have  permanently 
attained. 


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CITY    OF   NASHUA. 


Vale  Mills,  Manufacturers  of  Cambrics  and 
Sateens,  Main  Street,  at  Harbor. — A  representa- 
tive and  truly  progressive  establishment  engaged 
in  the  manufacture  of  cotton  products  iu  the 
thriving  city  of  Nashua  is  the  subject  of  the  pres- 
ent sketch.  Inaugurated  in  1853  under  the  title 
of  the  Harbor  Manufacturing  Co.,  it  retained  that 
designation  till  1863,  when  the  entire  stock  was 
acquired  by  Mr.  B.  Saunders,  who  caused  the 
renovation  and  improvement  of  the  entire  plant, 
and  the  introduction  of  many  practical  and  sys- 
tematic usages,  at  which  time  the  name  of  Vale 
Mills  was  given  to  the  works.  The  main  mill  is 
a  commodious  three-storied  structure  having 
nearly  15,000  square  feet  of  floorage  area,  with  en- 
gine room,  boiler  and  picker  room  annexed  ;  5,000 
spindles,  all  ring  frames,  are  operated.  The 
weaving  shed  is  34x160  feet  in  dimensions  and 
contains  one  hundred  40-inch  looms  with  slash- 
ing. The  works  are  driven  by  Risden  and  Her- 
cules Turbine  wheels,  while  a  100  horse  power 
engine  is  provided  for  auxiliary  power  when  re- 
quired, besides  furnishing  steam  for  a  complete 
system  of  heating.  One  hundred  operatives  are 
employed,  and  the  products  of  the  works  comprise 
cambrics  and  sateens  of  a  superior  quality,  all  be- 
ing 40-inch  goods,  the  popularity  of  which  result 
in  an  annual  output  aggregating  one  and  a  quar- 
ter million  yards.  With  the  vastly  improved 
machinery  and  lengthening  of  the  looms,  the  ca- 
picity  of  the  mill  has  been  doubled  since  the  ac- 
quisition of  the  property  by  Mr.  Saunders  in  1868. 
The  water  power,  which  is  the  property  of  the 
company,  is  known  as  Salmon  brook,  and  is  fed 
by  two  reservoirs  20  and  30  miles  respectively  from 
the  city.  These  reservoirs  are  supplied  from  a 
natural  basin  of  purely  spring  fed  water,  and  the 
result  is  one  of  the  best  water  privileges  in  the 
country.  The  officers  of  the  company  are,  Mr.  B. 
Saunders,  treasurer  and  manager,  and  Park  man 
Dexter,  president,  these  gentlemen,  with  Mr.  E. 
S.  Russell,  constituting  the  board  of  directors. 
The  selling  agents  are  S.  B.  Dexter  &  Co.,  with 
offices  at  both  Boston  and  New  York,  and  through 
whom  the  out  put  of  the  mills  are  disposed  of 
to  the  large  jobbers  of  the  country. 

Indian  Head  National  Bank,  of  Nashua, 
N.  H. — With  a  history  of  more  than  a  third  of  a 
century  the  Indian  Head  National  Bank  of 
Nashua,  N.  H.,  has  always  been  a  prominent  fig- 
ure among  the  financial  institutions  of  the  state, 
and  has  afforded  a  strong  support  to  all  local  en- 
terprises of  a  legitimate  character,  its  policy 
towards  commercial,  manufacturing  and  other  in- 
terests calculated  to  promote  the  material  growth 
of  the  city,  being  marked  with  liberality.  The 
bank  was  founded  in  1851  as  the  Indian  Head 
Bank,  and  was  changed  to  a  national  bank  in 
1863.  It  was  re-chartered  in  1883  with  a  capital 
of  $120,000,  and  now  has  a  surplus  of  over  $50,000. 
It  has  correspondents  of  the  highest  responsibility 
at  the  principle  points  in  the  Union,  and  is  pre- 
pared to  place  all  matters  intrusted  to  them  upon 
the  most  satisfactory  basis.  During  its  long  and 
honorable  career  the  bank  has  gained  a  high  po- 
sition in  the  confidence  of  business  men  and  capi- 
talists, and  enjoys  the  patronage  of  an  extended 
list  of  depositors,  including  many  of  the  most 
substantial  citizens  and  firms  in  the  city.  The 
National  Bank  of  the  Republic  is  their  correspon- 


dent at  Boston.  The  president,  Edward  Spauld- 
ing,  has  held  that  position  for  the  past  eleven 
years,  while  the  cashier,  Frank  A.  McKean, 
has  officiated  as  such  for  fifteen  years,  but  has 
been  connected  with  the  bank  for  double  that 
length  of  lime.  He  is  also  president  of  the  Capi- 
tol Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  this  city.  The  board  of 
directors,  in  addition  to  the  president,  consists  of 
Messrs.  A.  G.  Reed,  E.  F.  McQuiesten,  D.  H. 
Greeg,  W.  I.  Jackman  and  W.  H.  Beasom,  all  of 
whom  are  prominent  in  commercial  life  and 
reliable  and  responsible  iu  all  their  dealings  with 
the  public. 

Tremont  House,  R.  K.  Sherman  &  Co., 
Proprietors,  Corner  of  Main  and  West  Pearl 
Streets. — This  old  time  hostelry  has  a  history 
almost  co-existent  with  the  commercial  record  of 
the  city,  having  been  built  by  a  syndicate  of  citi- 
zens about  foity  years  ago,  and  conducted  in 
their  interest  for  a  number  of  years.  Aboutl875 
Mr.  Gilman  Scripture,  the  present  owner,  ac- 
quired the  property  and  conducted  the  hotel  for 
ten  years,  until  some  eighteen  months  since  when 
the  present  firm  of  R.  K.  Sherman  &  Co.,  became, 
the  proprietors,  Mr.  Sherman  having  managed 
the  hotel  for  Mr.  Scripture  for  the  preceding 
three  years.  Mr.  Sherman  has  been  very  widely 
known  and  appreciated  for  the  past  twenty  years 
as  a  popular  hotel  manager,  having  conducted  a 
number  of  hotels  at  summer  resorts  as  well  as  in 
cities  and  towns.  The  advantages  of  the  Tre- 
mont  House  are  manifold,  it  being  the  most  cen- 
trally located  hotel  in  the  city,  has  more  rooms 
than  any  other  two  hotels  in  the  city,  and  is  by 
all  odds  the  most  convenient  to  the  several  depots 
and  the  leading  manufacturers  and  most  promi- 
nent business  houses.  The  house  has  been  en- 
tirely renovated  and  largely  refurnished,  and 
every  room  is  supplied  with  electric  communica- 
tion with  the  office,  while  many  of  the  rooms  are 
especially  large,  light  and  attractive.  The  office, 
writing  room,  leading  room,  reception  room,  par- 
lor, etc.,  are  all  on  the  first  floor,  as  well  as  the 
large  and  cheerful  dining-room,  which  has  seating 
accommodations  for  a  hundred  guests.  Mr. 
Sherman  gives  his  personal  attention  to  the  cui- 
sine, makes  all  purchases  himself,  and  will  ac- 
cept of  nothing  but  the  best  of  everything,  while 
the  preparation  of  the  food  is  under  the  watchful 
eye  of  Mrs.  Sherman,  whose  long  association  with 
hotels  gives  her  especial  advantages  for  this  su- 
pervision. Twelve  employees  are  required  to 
properly  and  expeditiously  fulfill  the  duties  of 
the  various  departments,  while  Mr.  O.  F.  Sher- 
man, the  son  of  the  proprietor,  very  efficiently 
and  acceptably  fills  the  arduous  and  responsible 
position  of  clerk.  Messrs.  Sherman  &  Co.,  while 
not  aspiring  to  metropolitan  fastidiousness  in  the 
conduct  of  the  Tremont  House,  concentrate  their 
efforts  upon  making  a  homelike  and  comfortable 
house  of  entertainment  for  travelers  and  other 
guests,  and  commercial  men  will  certainly  simply 
consult  their  own  interest  in  visiting  Nashua  by 
putting  up  at  the  Tremont,  where  every  facility  is 
offered  them  for  the  accommodation  of  their 
patrons.  This  house  is  also  a  great  favorite  for 
riding  and  sleighing  parties  from  Lowell,  Law- 
rence, Manchester  and  adjacent  towns,  and  mine 
host  of  the  Tremont  always  makes  their  visits  en- 
joyable and  long  to  be  remembered. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


121 


Underbill  Edge  Tool  Company  and 
Amoskeag  Axe  Company  (Consolidated). 
— This  representative  and  widely-known  house 
was  originally  inaugurated  more  than  a  third  of 
a  century  ago,  and  took  its  name  from  Geo.  W. 
Underbill,  at  that  time  engaged  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  tools  in  a  small  u/ay,  and  the  develop- 
ments which  have  been  accomplished  through 
the  long  series  of  years  of  enterpiise  and  ex- 
periment have  placed  the  house  far  in  the  van 
among  its  contemporaries  and  competitors 
throughout  the  country.  John  H.  Gage  of  Maine, 
and  H.  M.  Goodrich  of  Nashua,  were  the  original 
pyesident  and  secretary,  respectively,  and  the 
wisdom  and  practical  business  methods  of  these 
gentlemen  in  laying  the  foundation  of  the  enter- 
prise have  been  carefully  fostered  by  their 
successors,  and  the  enviable  reputation  so  long 
ago  established  has  been  sedulously  maintained 
and  augmented.  The  extensive  plant  is  most 
eligibly  located  aud  covers  an  area  of  20  acres  of 
ground,  the  main  building  having  a  frontage  of 
300  feet  and  is  50  feet  in  width.  Various  other 
buildings  are  utilized  for  different  purposes,  and 
the  motive  power  is  furnished  by  a  500  horse 
power  Corliss  Engine  requiring  three  boilers,  with 
an  anxilliary  force  of  two  100  horse  power  water 
wheels.  Eighteen  large  grindstones  are  in  constant 
use,  an  axe  poll  machine  (one  of  the  first  in  use 
in  the  United  States)  with  a  capacity  of  eight 
hundred  per  day,  and  two  head  hammers  with  a 
capacity  of  four  hundred  each  per  day,  are  in 
continuous  operation,  while  the  grand  aggregate 
of  output  reaches  the  handsome  figures  of  from 
ten  to  twelve  thousand  dozen  axes  per  year.  One 
hundred  skilled  artizans  are  employed  in  the 
various  departments  and  processes  of  construc- 
tion, aud  the  company  has  representatives  in  all 
the  large  cities  of  the  country,  including  New 
York,  Boston  and  Chicago.  A  considerable  export 
trade  is  done  extending  even  to  South  Africa  aud 
Australia.  In  1879  the  entire  plant  of  the 
Amoskeag  Axe  Co.  was  acquired  by  this  com- 
pany, and  the  two  companies  were  consolidated, 
materially  enhancing  the  volume  of  the  business, 
already  of  such  magnificent  proportions.  The 
present  board  of  officers  consists  of  Mr.  Jas.  L. 
Pierce,  president,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Beasom,  treas- 
urer and  manager.  The  former  is  a  native  of  Water- 
town,  Mass.,  but  having  been  a  resident  of  Nashua 
for  nearly  forty  years  he  is  thorouhly  identified 
with  the  city  and  its  interests,  and  is  highly  es- 
teemed in  financial  and  mercantile  circles  for  his 
many  excellent  qualities,  both  as  a  citizen  and  a 
leading  commercial  representative.  Mr.  Beasom, 
the  efficient  treasurer  and  manager,  is  a  native  of 
Nashua,  his  father  having  been  connected  with 
the  enterprise  from  its  inception,  holding  the 
office  of  president  from  1855  till  his  death  oc- 
curred in  1870,  and  attaining  special  prominence 
among  Nashua's  noted  citizens  of  his  time.  His 
son,  the  present  treasurer  and  manager,  has  long 
been  identified  with  the  interests  of  the  concern, 
and  is  most  completely  conversant  with  all  the 
multifarious  details  of  the  business,  and  in  his 
dual  capacity  sustains  the  chief  load  of  responsi- 
bility, and  it  is  eminently  due  to  his  executive 
ability  and  sound  management  that  the  establish- 
ment continues  uninterruptedly  on  its  prosperous 
career.  He  is  also  a  director  of  the  Indian  Head 
National  Bank.  lu  conclusion  it  may  be  justly 


stated  that  the  policy  upon  which  this  house  is 
conducted  is  one  of  liberality  and  probity,  and 
the  success  to  which  it  has  attained  has  not  only 
been  well  merited,  but  is  such  as  is  only  accorded 
to  those  firms  that  are  governed  by  correct  and 
just  principles. 


Jackmah  &  Sexton,  Carpets,  Furniture, 
House  Furnishing  Goods,  etc.,  No.  131  Main 
Street,  Beasom  Block. — In  the  city  of  Nashua  no 
house  takes  a  higher  position  in  their  line  than 
the  subject  of  the  present  sketch.  Founded  in 
1840  by  the  firm  of  Reed  &  Slater  the  history  of 
the  house  has  been  one  of  continuous  enterprise 
and  progress,  while  the  patronage  has  not  only 
annually  increased  in  volume  but  also  in  the 
area  over  which  the  trade  of  the  establishment  is 
distributed.  After  several  changes  in  proprietor- 
ship the  present  copartnership  was  formed  in 
1881,  both  members  having  followed  the  fortunes 
of  the  houee  as  clerks  for  many  years  previous  to 
succeeding  to  the  management.  Mr.  Jackman 
having  been  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Reed  & 
Jackman  since  1872.  The  commodious  premises 
occupied  by  this  reliable  concern,  are  centrally 
located  in  Beasom  Block,  the  number  being  131 
Main  street,  where  they  occupy  four  floors  40x90 
feet  in  dimensions,  aggregating  nearly  15,000 
square  feet  of  floorage  area,  constituting  con- 
cededly  the  largest  emporium  in  the  city.  The 
entire  premises  are  handsomely  and  conveniently 
fitted  up,  and  include  a  modern  elevator  for  the 
facilitating  of  their  business.  From  eight  to  a 
dozen  assistants  are  required  to  properly  and  ex- 
peditiously  serve  the  large  line  of  patrons,  and 
otherwise  meet  the  demands  upon  the  facilities 
of  the  house.  The  various  departments  are  at 
all  times  replete  with  a  carefully  selected  assort- 
ment of  the  different  kinds  of  goods  handled, 
which  consist  of  carpets  of  both  American  and 
European  production,  choice  designs  and  patterns 
of  parlor  and  chamber  furniture,  crockery,  glass- 
ware, wall-papers,  draperies,  window  shades  and 
every  variety  of  house  furnishing  goods.  Every- 
thing ia  selected  with  the  rare  judgment  only 
possible  to  those  with  long  practical  experience, 
while  the  prices  quoted  are  uniformly  low,  the 
result  of  careful  consideration  in  the  purchase  of 
the  goods.  The  storage  department  is  located  in 
the  rear  of  the  establishment  on  Factory  street, 
greatly  adding  to  the  facilities  for  promptly  fill- 
ing large  ciders.  It  may  be  most  truly  stated 
that  this  popular  house  is  an  important  factor  in 
the  industrial  advancement,  as  well  as  the  com- 
mercial welfare  of  the  city.  Mr.  Jackman  is  a 
native  Newburyport,  Mass.,  but  his  twenty-eight 
years  of  residence  in  Nashua  has  completely 
identified  him  with  the  city  of  his  adoption,  he 
having  served  his  fellow  citizens  in  both  the 
board  of  aldermen  and  councilmen,  and  is  at  the 
present  time  a  director  in  the  Indian  Head 
National  Bank.  Mr.  Sexton  was  born  at  Hollis 
this  state,  and  has  been  a  resident  here  for  sixteen 
years,  and  while  not  having  held  any  city  office 
is  equally  sincere  in  his  efforts  to  promote  the 
commercial  advancement  of  Nashua.  Both  are 
men  of  energy  and  sound  business  ethics,  and 
have  had  a  predominating  .share  in  the  rearing  of 
this  monument  to  Nashua's  enterprising  and  pro- 
gressive spirit,  and  the  business  of  the  house  is 
conducted  on  a  liberal  basis. 


12-2 


CITY  OF  NASHUA. 


New  Hampshire  Banking  Company, 

No.  52  Main  Street. — This  reliable  institution 
was  chartered  in  1879,  and  commenced  business 
in  the  following  year,  having  been  incorporated 
as  a  guaranty  savings  bank  with  a  guaranty  fund 
of  $100,000.  Interests  on  deposits  commence  on 
the  first  business  day  of  each  month.  The  prem- 
ises used  for  banking  purposes  are  conveniently 
and  attractively  fitted  up,  and  the  vaults  in  use 
are  of  the  celebrated  Hall  Safe  &  Lock  Co.'s, 
make,  their  invincible  character  affording  the 
most  perfect  security  to  the  depositors.  From 
the  outset  this  bank  has  gained  and  retained  the 
confidence  of  the  public  to  a  marked  degree. 
Money  is  loaned  on  government  bonds  and  ap- 
proved securities  at  current  rates  of  interest. 
Uuder  its  present  wise  and  conservative  manage- 
ment this  bank  is  doing  a  large  and  safe  business, 
its  assets  in  August,  1887,  being  nearly  $1,000,- 
000.  Its  Boston  correspondent  is  the  Maverick 
National  Bank.  The  officers  of  the  bank  are, 
Solomon  Spaulding,  president,  and  W.  A.  Farley, 
treasurer,  while  the  board  of  trustees  consists  of 
the  president  together  with  the  following  well- 
known  gentlemen:  Edward  Hardy,  Albert  A. 
Eotch,  Chas.  H.  Nutt,  Archibald  H.  Dunlap, 
David  O.  Smith,  George  Phelps,  Solon  S.  Whithed, 
Charles  Holman,  and  Eugene  F.  McQuesten.  The 
president  is  a  gentleman  of  large  experience  in 
financial  matters,  and  is  a  native  of  this  state, 
seventy-six  years  of  age,  over  fifty  of  which  he 
has  resided  in  Nashua.  He  was  for  two  years 
the  president  of  the  city  court,  is  an  ex -judge, 
ex-school  commissioner  and  has  also  held  various 
other  responsible  positions  of  trust.  The  treas- 
urer, although  still  a  young  man,  has  been  con- 
nected with  the  banking  business  for  the  past 
eight  years,  and  has  held  his  present  position 
for  a  year  past.  He  is  thoroughly  conversant 
with  the  manifold  and  responsible  duties  of  his 
position.  The  board  of  trustees  comprises  much 
of  the  solid  element  of  the  citv. 


White  Mountain  Freezer  Company, 

Manufacturers  of  Sands'  Patent  Triple  Motion 
White  Mountain  Freezer. — New  England  has  al- 
ways, since  the  foundation  of  the  country,  car- 
ried the  palm  in  the  feature  of  inventive  genius, 
as  also  in  developing  the  results  thereof,  and  to 
this  section  the  entire  world  is  now  largely  in- 
debted for  labor-saving  devices  of  practical  util- 
ity. A  prominent  illustration  of  the  justice  of 
this  claim  is  exemplified  in  the  universal  popu- 
larity of  the  subject  of  this  sketch,  Sands'  Pat- 
ent Triple  Motion  Ice  Cream  Freezer,  generally 
known  in  the  trade  as  the  White  Mountain 
Freezer.  Mr.  Thomas  Sands,  the  founder  and 
proprietor  of  the  present  extensive  and  far-reach- 
ing business,  is  also  the  inventor  of  the  principle 
and  action  of  this  inmitable  freezer,  which  has 
^iven  it  conceded  pre-eminence  over  all  other 
makes  almost  throughout  the  length  and  breadth 
of  the  globe.  Conceiving  the  practical  ideas  which 
govern  his  invention  in  1873,  Mr.  Sands  com- 
menced the  manufacture  of  his  freezer  in  a  lim- 
ited way  at  Laconia,  this  state,  after  it  had  re- 
ceived the  unqualified  endorsement  of  some  of 
the  largest  houses  in  the  trade,  and  in  a  very  few 
years  the  marvelous  demand  for  this  perfect 
freezer  necessitated  vastly  more  commodious 
quarters,  and  in  1880  the  business  was  removed 


to  this  enterprising  city,  and  the  present  large 
and  complete  plant  established,  with  branches  of 
two  lines  of  railroads  running  into  the  works, 
thereby  greatly  facilitating  the  large  and  con- 
stantly increasing  daily  shipments,  which  aggre- 
gate from  eight  to  ten  thousand  of  the  various 
sizes  monthly.  Some  idea  of  the  magnitude  of 
the  business  may  be  conveyed  by  a  reference  to 
the  following  figures.  The  entire  plant  covers  a 
space  of  3i  acres,  while  the  numerous  buildings 
devoted  to  the  different  departments  of  labor  and 
construction,  etc.,  are  most  conveniently  arid  ac- 
cessibly located.  The  main  shop  is  a  substantial 
building  containing  three  floors  35x200  feet  in  di- 
mensions, the  foundry  is  40x170  feet  in  size, 
while  the  principal  storehouse  contains  6,0(  0 
square  feet  of  floorage  area  with  an  extension  150 
feet  in  length.  The  lumber  dry  houses  have  a 
capaeity  of  40,000  feet  every  five  days.  The 
various  departments  are  connected  by  shafting, 
and  require  the  services  of  a  200  horse  power  en- 
gine to  furnish  the  requisite  power.  Various 
other  annex  buildings  are  used  for  different  pur- 
poses, and  altogether  comprise  by  far  the  largest 
establishment  of  the  kind  in  the,  world.  Every- 
thing pertaining  to  the  construction  of  the  freezer 
is  here  produced  from  the  raw  material  even  to 
the  clearing  of  the  native  forests  for  the  lumber, 
and  the  purchase  of  the  iron  in  the  pig,  thereby 
reducing  lothe  minimum  thecost  of  construction. 
The  works  are  thoroughly  equipped  throughout* 
with  the  most  modern  labor-saving  machinery, 
appliances  and  appurtenances,  much  of  which 
was  especially  designed  and  constructed  for  the 
particular  purpose  intended,  many  features  of 
which  emanated  from  the  prolific  brain  of  the 
founder  and  proprietor.  In  fact,  every  conceiva- 
ble device  and  improvement  that  will  in  the 
slightest  degree  augment  the  facilities  for  rapid 
and  perfect  production  are  seized  upon  and  util- 
ized as  fast  as  conceived  of.  One  hundred  and  fifty 
skilled  workmen  are  employed  in  and  about  the 
plant,  besides  four  office  assistants  and  a  number 
of  traveling  salesmen  ;  a  complete  system  is  ob- 
served in  all  the  various  branches  and  altogether 
an  admirably  arranged  and  conducted  establish- 
ment is  the  result,  all  under  the  watchful  eye 
and  management  of  the  enterprising  proprietor. 
The  salient  features  which  give  the  White  Moun- 
tain Freezer  its  pre-eminence  are  its  unapproach- 
able triple  movement,  and  the  fact  that  no  sur- 
face of  zinc  comes  in  contact  with  the  cream 
while  in  operation.  Block  tin  being  used  in  the 
galvanizing  process  in  place  of  the  zinc  surface  so 
common  in  1  be  make-up  of  other  freezers.  It  is 
hard  for  us  to  add  anything  to  the  reputation  of 
the  goods  manufactured  by  this  company,  as  they 
are  now  in  constant  demand  all  over  this  and 
many  foreign  countries,  large  shipments  even  be- 
ing made  to  Italy,  as  well  as  other  adjacent  Eur< - 
pean  nations,  while  the  anmial  large  increase  in 
sales  not  only  test  the  enormous  capacity  of  the 
works,  but  speaks  volumes  for  the  precedence 
given  this  perfect  freezer  over  all  competition. 
The  company  also  manufacture  a  specially  prac- 
tical and  convenient  ice  crusher  worked  by  either 
hand  or  power.  This  is  the  result  of  long  obser- 
vation and  experiment,  and  is  admitted  to  be  the 
best  in  use  for  the  purpose  intended,  while  it  has 
the  advantage  6ver  others  of  being  complete  in 
every  particular. 


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Gregg  &  Son,  Manufacturers  of  Doors,  Sash, 
Blinds,  etc. — In  reviewing  a  city  of  the  import- 
ance properly  ascribed  to  Nashua  from  a  manu- 
facturing point  of  view  we  are  frequently  at  a 
loss  in  properly  grading  the  large  interests  as  to 
pre-eminence  in  their  respective  fields.  But  in 
our  researches  among  the  number  we  are  only 
doing  justice  in  giving  special  prominence  to  so 
important  a  factor  in  the  city's  progress  as  the 
subject  of  the  present  sketch.  The  foundation  of 
this  house  dates  back  to  1871 .  During  the  long 
and  steadily  upward  career  of  this  enterprising 
house,  the  original  plant  has  been  materially  in- 
creased and  added  to,  until  at  the  present  time  it 
is  of  commodious  dimensions,  the  main  building 
with  annex,  dry-room,  engine-room,  etc.,  having 
a  ground  floorage  of  some  12,000  square  feet. 
The  works  are  completely  equipped  with  all  the 
most  modern  machinery,  and  labor-saving  appli- 
ances and  devices  known  to  the  trade,  and  em- 
ployment is  given  to  one  hundred  and  fifty  work- 
men in  the  various  departments  and  processes  of 
construction.  The  products  of  the  house  com- 
prise sash,  doors,  blinds,  brackets,  stair  rail  and 
balusters,  mouldings,  mantels  and  mantel  shelves, 
window  and  door  frames.  Planing,  sawing  and 
turning  is  done  to  order,  and  house  finish  of  all 
descriptions  furnished  at  short  notice.  In  the 
glazing  department  may  be  found  a  full  line  of 
regular  sized  glazed  windows,  irregular  sizes  be- 
ing made,  and  glazed  with  all  the  various  quali- 
ties and  kinds  of  gloss  desired.  Special  attention 
is  given  to  the  making  of  solid  and  veneered 
hardwood  doors,  hardwood  finish  and  inside 
blinds.  These  goods  embrace  all  the  styles  and 
patterns  adapted  to  the  wants  of  the  trade,  the 
raw  material  being  selected  with  a  judgment  born 
of  long  and  ripe  experience.  No  concern  in  the 
country  is  more  reliable  in  this  and  all  other  re- 
spects, and  none  can  more  thoroughly  command 
the  advantages  and  opportunities  of  the  market. 
A  specialty  is  made  of  marbleized  wood  shelves 
and  mantels,  made  from  selected  hardwoods, 
principally  birch  and  maple.  These  goods  are 
manufactured  under  letters  patent,  and  they  are 
fast  coming  into  popular  and  steady  demand,  it 
being  the  unanimous  opinion  of  builders  and  oth- 
ers who  have  used  and  tested  them,  that  they  are 
in  many  important  respects  far  superior  to  either 
marble  or  slate.  Among  the  many  advantages 
possessed  by  the  marbleized  shelving  is  its  capa- 
bilities for  variety  of  patterns,  for  taking  a  high 
state  of  permanent  polish,  its  non-liability  to 
injury  by  breakage  or  its  complete  resistance  to 
chemicals  and  oils,  its  lightness  and  adaptability 
to  being  readily  fixed  in  position,  and  altogether 
its  genera)  durability,  while  the  cost  is  no  greater 
than  the  ordinary  marble  or  slate  fixtures.  In 
addition  to  the  marbleized  mantels,  the  firm  has 
recently  introduced  the  manufacture  of  full  man- 
tels, in  all  kinds  of  wood,  for  natural  finish,  such 
as  whitewood,  ash,  cherry,  black  walnut,  oak, 
mahogany,  etc.  In  this  department  may  be  seen 
new  patterns  of  unique  and  elegant  designs, 
varving  in  cost  to  suit  the  requirements  of  the 
trade,  and  in  all  cases  as  low  as  the  lowest.  Spe- 
cial styles  are  made  from  architects'  designs 
when  so  desired.  It  is  proposed  to  make  this 
department  an  important  feature  of  their  manu- 
facture, meriting  the  patronage  of  the  trade. 
The  large  an<1  constantly  increasing  patronage  of 


this  establishment  extends  over  the  entire  New 
England  states,  and  the  volume  of  trade  is  due  to 
the  progressive  principles  early  inaugurated  and 
carefully  fostered.  Both  Mr.  Gregg,  Sr.,  and  son, 
are  natives  of  this  state,  and  long  residents  of 
Nashua,  being  highly  regarded  locally  and  in  the 
trade  as  far-sighted  men  of  liberal  business 
methods  and  unswerving  integrity.  Those  who 
form  business  relations  with  this  house  may  do 
so  in  the  complete  confidence  of  having  their 
interests  consulted  in  each  and  every  transaction. 


American  Shearer  Manufacturing 
Company,  Manufacturers  of  Human  Head  and 
Horse  Clippers,  No.  314  Main  Street. — To  this 
company  attaches  the  credit  of  having  produced 
the  first  clipping  machines  manufactured,  as  also 
to  its  president,  Mr.  R.  T.  Smith,  belongs  the 
honor  of  having  conceived  of  the  application  of 
the  principle  of  the  clipper  to  an  instrument  for 
the  removal  of  the  human  and  horses'  hair.  The 
company  was  founded  in  1865  on  Water  street, 
this  city,  and  during  its  career  of  more  than 
twenty  years,  has  made  several  changes  in  loca- 
tion for  the  sake  of  increased  facilities  rendered 
necessary  by  the  steadily  advancing  demand  for 
their  goods,  the  natural  result  of  theii  superiority 
of  workmanship  and  finish.  The  company  have 
recently  taken  possession  of  their  new  plant  lo- 
cated at  the  harbor  at  No.  314  Main  street 
The  premises  consist  of  a  substantial  brick  struc- 
ture, three  stories  in  height,  with  a  frontage  of 
70  feet  and  a  depth  of  80  feet.  The  two  lower 
stories  are  occupied  by  the  Shearer  Co.,  and  they 
are  completely  equipped  with  the  new  and  special 
machinery  designed  and  constructed  for  thf 
purpose.  A  30  horse  power  engine  with  90 
horse  power  boiler,  furnishes  the  motive  power, 
and  from  forty  to  fifty  skilled  mechanics  are  em- 
ployed in  the  various  departments  and  processes 
of  construction.  "With  an  authorized  capital  of 
$40,000,  and  double  the  capacity  of  their  former 
works,  the  company  are  now  prepared  to  fill  all 
orders  promptly  and  satisfactorily.  Although 
the  leading  features  of  the  business  are  clipping 
machines  of  every  description,  barbers'  clippers 
and  cyclometers,  other  specialties  in  their  line 
are  manufactured  to  order  as  required.  The  offi- 
cers of  the  company  are,  R.  T.  Smith,  president, 
and  J.  K.  Priest,  treasurer  and  manager,  both 
gentlemen  being  well  and  favorably  known  in 
manufacturing  and  mercantile  circles  for  their  in- 
tegrity and  correct  business  methods.  The  direc- 
tors, Messrs.  A.  E.  Sanderson,  Howard  E.  Priest 
and  Fred.  K.  Priest,  are  representative  business 
men,  whose  efforts  in  behalf  of  the  interests  of 
the  company  in  conjunction  with  the  officers, 
fully  merit  the  large  measure  of  success  which 
has  been  attained  by  this  important  industry 
The  inventive  genius  of  the  president  of  the  com- 
pany, Mr.  R.  T.  Smith,  has  of  late  been  applied 
to  the  invention  and  perfection  of  machinery  for 
producing  by  power  hamburg  embroideries  which 
have  heretofore  only  been  produced  by  hand  work. 
It  is  the  intention  of  the  company  organized  for 
the  purpose,  to  furnish  the  completed  machinery, 
as  also  to  enter  into  the  manufacture  of  embroid- 
eries themselves  at  an  early  date.  This  practical 
and  wonderful  advance  in  the  method  of  produc- 
ing these  goods  will  naturally  revolutionize  the 
production  of  these  goods. 


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CITY  OF  NASHUA. 


First  National  Bank,  Main  Street. — One 
of  the  most  important  adjuncts  of  a  successful 
business  community  are  the  fiduciary  institution 
that  secures  a  safe  and  quick  exchange  in  the 
monetary  affairs.  In  this  city  we  specially 
refer  to  the  above  popular  bank  has,  since  its 
inception,  maintained  an  unbroken  record  of 
prosperity.  A  general  banking  business  is 
done.  Stocks  and  bonds  are  negotiated,  collec- 
tions are  made  on  all  points,  drafts  are  issued  on 
American  banks,  and  correspondence  is  main- 
tained with  the  chief  cities,  the  regular  author- 
ized correspondents  being  the  Commonwealth 
National  Bunk,  of  Boston,  and  the  Nassau  Na- 
tional Bank,  of  New'  York  City.  The  capital  is 
$100,000,  while  the  surplus  is  $5,500  and  the  un- 
divided profits  over  $5,000.  The  connection  of 
the  bank  are  of  the  most  desirable  and  gratify- 
ing character.  The  offices  of  the  bank  are  neatly 
and  attractively  fitted  up,  and  have  a  floorage 
area  of  over  1,800  square  feet.  Three  assistants 
are  employed,  and  a  liberal  share  of  the  local 
business  is  permanently  enjoyed.  The  board  of 
officers  consist  of  Geo.  A.  Eamsdell,  president ; 
J.  A.  Spaldiug,  cashier;  and  W.  E.  Spalding,  as- 
sistant cashier,  all  natives  of  New  Hampshire. 
Mr.  Ramsdell  has  held  the  office  of  president  for 
five  years,  while  Mr.  J.  A.  Spalding  has  officiated 
as  cashier  for  nearly  twenty-five  years.  He  also 
holds  the  position  of  president  of  the  Indian 
Head  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  while  his  son 
has  been  assistant  cashier  for  five  years.  The 
board  of  directors  consists  of  the  president  and 
cashier,  together  with  Messrs.  L.  A.  Roby,  I.  D. 
Greeley,  Chas.  Holman,  Solon  S.  Whithead  and 
Chas.  H.  Burns,  all  gentlemen  of  standing  in  the 
Community,  and  among  the  most  prominent  busi- 
.less  men  and  leading  citizens  of  Nashua. 


Williams  &  Co.,  Successors  to  Francestown 
Soapstone  Company. — An  especially  noteworthy 
instance  of  progressive  enterprise  is  furnished  in 
the  career  of  the  house  which  is  the  subject  of 
the  present  sketch.  The  Francestown  Soapstone 
Co.  was  duly  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  the 
state  in  1865,  with  a  capital  stock  of  $150,000, 
which  was  four  years  later  increased  to  $300,000, 
and  Williams  &  Co.  are  the  successors  thereof. 
Their  office,  salesroom  and  factory  are  located  op- 
posite the  Concord  railroad  station,  while  they  are 
sole  owners  of  both  the  Francestown  quarry  at 
Francestown,  N.  H.,  and  the  Hawk's  Mountain 
quarry  at  Perkinsville,  Vt.,  and  are  conceededly 
the  most  extensive  soapstone  quarriers  and  dealers 
in  the  entire  world.  Besides  the  vast  quantities 
of  soapstone  slabs,  blocks  and  furnace  tiles  sold  in 
balk,  per  square  or  cubic  foot  or  ton,  they  are  ex- 
tensive wholesale  dealers  in  soapstone  sinks, 
water  tanks,  wash  trays,  register  frames,  round 
grate  stones,  fireplace  linings,  hearths,  foot  warm- 
ers, griddle  stones,  chimney  caps,  funnel  stones, 
etc.,  also  a  large  line  of  soapstone  stoves,  revolv- 
ing oven  bottoms,  factory  dresser  rolls,  oyster  and 
fish  bars,  urinals,  chemical  vats,  sarcophagi,  crude, 
siftad  and  bolted  dust,  etc.  Francestown  soap- 
stone  is  acknowledged  by  all  dealers,  architects 
and  plumbers  who  have  used  it  to  be  the  best  in 
the  market,  and  is  adopted  as  the  standard  by  the  U. 
S.  Government.  For  strength,  durability,  fineness 
of  texture,  perfection  of  polish,  beauty  and  rich- 
ness of  color,  it  surpasses  all  others.  It  is  spe- 


cially adapted  for  laundry  tubs,  kitchen  sinks 
and  other  sanitary  appliances  as  the  most  pene- 
trating oils,  acids,  alkalies,  and  strongest  chem- 
ical combinations  do  not  penetrate  or  effect  it  in 
the  least.  It  is  a  wonderful  fire-proof  stone,  and 
has  been  submitted  to  the  effects  of  heat  and 
cold  without  expansion  or  contraction.  It  is  the 
only  soapstone  that  is  susceptible  of  a  polish 
equal  to  marble  or  granite,  and  the  polished  goods 
are  extensively  used  where  an  economical  as  well 
as  handsome  sanitary  or  fire-proof  article  is  de- 
sired. The  specially  advantageous  freighting 
facilities  ol  this  well-known  house  are  such  that 
goods  can  be  shipped  at  a  very  low  rate,  the  same 
rates  as  from  Boston  to  any  point  in  the  United 
States.  The  extensive  works  of  this  concern  are 
comprised  in  a  building  having  a  floorage  area  of 
nearly  30,000  square  feet,'modernly  fitted  up,  and 
equipped  with  all  the  machinery,  aparatus  and 
labor-saving  devices  requisite  to  the  business,  and 
the  motive  power  is  furnished  by  a  100  horse 
power  engine,  and  a  100  horse  power  boiler.  A 
large  force  of  skilled  workmen  are  employed  at 
the  factory,  while  nearly  double  that  force  are 
required  at  both  the  quarries  and  the  factories, 
with  steam  apparatus  for  manufacture  of  goods. 
Thousands  of  tons  of  soapstone  is  the  annual  out- 
put of  this  unrivalled  establishment.  Among 
the  many  important  institutions  and  buildings 
throughout  the  country  in  which  the  products  of 
this  house  have  been  largely  used,  special  men- 
tion can  most  properly  be  made  of  the  U.  S.  Ma- 
rine Hospital,  at  Baltimore,  Md.;  the  U.  S.  Mili- 
tary Academy,  at  West  Point ;  the  Government 
Buildings,  at  Washington,  including  White 
House;  Palace  Hotel,  San  Francisco,  ai;d  else- 
where ;  the  New  Court  House  at  Quincy,  111.,  and 
many  others.  It  is  almost  superfluous  to  add 
that  all  orders  receive  prompt  attention  and  care- 
ful consideration,  and  that  those  entering  into 
business  relations  with  this  prosperous  and  en- 
terprising concern  may  do  so  with  implicit  confi- 
dence in  their  honor  and  integrity,  and  with  a 
complete  surety  of  having  their  best  interests 
consulted  in  the  case  of  each  and  every  transac- 
tion. Gen.  Chas.  Williams,  the  president  of  the  com- 
pany, is  a  man  of  many  parts,  long,  well  and  favor- 
ably known  in  the  financial,  insurance  and  mer- 
cantile world,  and  beside  being'  the  respected 
head  of  this  manifold  industry,  he  is  an  honored 
member  of  the  governor's  council,  and  a  di- 
rector of  the  Amoskeag  and  People's  Fire  Insur- 
ance Cos.,  of  Manchester,  and  of  the  Nashua 
Horse  Railroad  Co,  Nashua  Acton  &  Boston 
Railroad,  Trustee  Elliott  Hospital  fund,  Man- 
chester, and  York  Beach  Railroad.  Mr.  A.  H. 
Williams,  the  efficient  treasurer  and  manager, 
graduated  at  Dartmouth  College,  1885,  is  thor- 
oughly conversant  with  each  and  every  detail  of 
all  departments  of  the  business,  and  gives  close 
application  and  supervision  to  every  feature  and 
process.  He  is  a  director  of  the  Capitol  Fire  In- 
surance Co.,  of  Nashua,  and  is  most  fairly  en- 
titled to  the  consideration  and  esteem  in  which 
he  is  held  by  the  entire  trade.  Hon.  Chas.  H. 
Bartlett  assumes  the  office  of  secretary,  and  has 
the  interest  of  the  company  in  view  in  all  of  his 
transactions  in  connection  therewith.  Not  only 
the  city  of  Nashua,  but  the  entire  state  takes  just 
pride  in  the  local  claim  they  have  upon  this  far- 
reaching  and  eminently  useful  industry. 


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125 


The  Indian  Head  Mutual  Fire  Insur- 
ance Company,— With  less  than  a  year  of 
business  life  this  company  is  already  established 
on  a  sound  financial  basis,  and  gives  strong  evi- 
dence of  rapidly  pushing  its  way  to  the  van 
among  its  many  more  mature  competitors  for 
public  favor.  Organized  in  November,  1885,  at 
the  close  of  fourteen  calender  months  of  business, 
its  showing  as  portrayed  below  would  be  an 
eminently  creditable  one  even  to  corporations  of 
much  larger  growth,  and  can  be  properly  and  justly 
accepted  as  a  precursor  of  future  progress.  Assets. 
Cash  in  hand  and  in  banks,  $4,079.43;  loans  on 
mortgages,  $5,950.00;  premiums  in  course  of 
collection,  $1,688.40;  accrued  interest,  $183.05; 
premium  notes  and  obligations,  $16,511.78 ;  total 
assets,  $28,412.66.  Liabilities  guaranty  fund 
$5,000.00;  unearned  premiums,  reckoned  at  fifty 
per  cent.  $4,127.94;  commissions  due  agents  on 
uncollected  premiums,  $219.26;  surplus  above 
guaranty  fund,  and  unearned  premiums,  $19,- 
065.46;  total,  $28,412.66  ;  amount  at  risk  (first 
fourteen  months  business),  $556,902.96;  cash 
premiums  thereon,  $8,255.89;  net  surplus,  $2,- 
553.68.  Mr.  Jno.  A.  Spaulding,  the  president  of 
the  company,  has  demonstrated  his  eminent  fit- 
ness for  this  responsible  position  from  having 
served  the  First  National  Bank  of  Nashua  as 
cashier  ever  since  its  inception  in  1863,  while  Mr. 
Mark  R.  Buxton,  the  secretary,  has  long  been 
well  and  favorably  known  in  both  mercantile  and 
financial  circles,  and  has  had  eight  years  of  ex- 
perience in  active  connection  with  insurance 
matters.  The  business  of  the  company,  although 
as  yet  largely  local,  13  rapidly  developing  and  ex- 
tending, and  by  a  continuance  of  its  sound 
methods,  and  just  and  equitable  adjustment  of 
losses  will  rapidly  gain  a  leading  position  among 
the  underwriters  of  the  state. 


J.  O.  Woodward  &  Cory,  Manufacturers 
and  Dealers  of  Fine  Harnesses,  Saddles,  Whips, 
etc.,  Eailroad  Block,  Railroad  Square. — The  busi- 
ness has  been  established  fully  fifty  years,  and  is 
concededly  the  oldest  as  well  as  the  representa- 
tive house  in  their  line  in  the  city.  The  prem- 
ises occupied  consist  of  a  store  and  workroom 
20x70  feet  in  dimensions,  conveniently  fitted  up 
and  admirably  equipped.  The  house  carries 
everything  in  the  line  of  horse  furnishing  goods, 
while  repairing  in  all  their  branches  is  attended 
to  at  short  notice,  and  in  the  best  possible  man- 
ner. Trunks  and  traveling  bags  of  every  size, 
style  and  quality  are  kept  in  stock,  and  the 
trade  of  the  house  is  large  and  continually 
increasing,  and  extends  over  the  city  and  sur- 
rounding country.  Mr.  J.  O.  Woodward  suc- 
ceeded to  the  business  in  1874,  and  three  years 
afterward  Mr.  Cory  was  associated  with  him, 
and  since  then  the  firm  name  has  been  J.  O. 
Woodward  &  Cory.  Mr.  Woodward  is  a  native 
of  New  Hampshire,  and  having  been  a  resident 
of  Nashua  for  twenty  years  past,  is  thoroughly 
identified  with  the  commercial  interests  of  the 
city.  He  is  an  active  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F., 
and  is  esteemed  and  respected  by  his  fellow  citi- 
zens for  his  integrity  and  correct  business  meth- 
ods. Mr.  Cory  is  a  nalive  of  Vermont,  and  has 
resided  in  the  city  since  1870.  He  is  also  a  mem- 
ber of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  is  considered  both  a 
useful  as  well  as  a  popular  citizen. 


J.  Li.  Pierce  &  Co.,  Crockery,  Glassware, 
Paper  Hangings,  etc.,  Main  Street. — This  reliable 
concern,  which  consists  of  Mr.  J.  L.  Pierce  and 
his  son,  Geo.  R.  Pierce,  was  originally  established 
more  than  a  third  of  a  century  ago  by  the  firm 
of  Coggin  &  Pierce.  Ten  years  afterwards  Mr. 
Pierce  succeeded  to  the  proprietorship,  and  con- 
ducted the  business  in  his  own  name  till  1878, 
when  his  sons  were  admitted  into  the  firm,  since 
which  time  it  has  been  known  as  J.  L.  Pierce  & 
Co.  The  premises  occupied  by  this  popular  house 
comprise  a  commodious  store  and  basement,  cen- 
trally located  on  Main  street,  and  having  an  ag- 
gregate floorage  area  of  nearly  5,000  square  feet. 
The  store  is  tastefully  and  conveniently  fitted  up 
throughout,  and  the  stock,  which  is  at  all  times 
large  and  complete  in  assortment,  consists  of 
paper  hangings  and  window  shades,  china,  crock- 
ery, glassware,  etc.,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of 
fine  silver  plated  ware.  The  stock  is  being  con- 
stantly replenished  with  newly  imported  and  do- 
mestic goods  of  novel  designs  and  standard  quali- 
ties. Three  assistants  are  employed,  and  the  leg- 
itimate field  for  the  distribution  of  their  goods 
extends  over  a  considerable  area  of  the  surround- 
ing country.  J.  L.  Pierce  &  Co.  are  the  agents 
for  the  celebrated  wall  covering  so  widely  known 
as  Lincrusta  Walton,  also  for  the  best  quality  of 
mica  papers.  Mr.  Pierce,  Sr.,  is  a  native  of  Wa- 
tertown,  Mass.,  but  having  resided  in  Nashua 
since  1849,  he  has  become  thoroughly  identified 
with  the  city  and  its  interests.  He  holds  the 
position  of  president  of  the  Underhill  Edge  Tool 
Co.,  and  has  served  his  city  as  a  member  of  the 
board  of  aldermen.  Mr.  Pierce,  Jr. ,  is  a  native  of 
Nashua,  and  gives  his  entire  time  and  attention 
to  the  details  of  the  business. 


LiUCier  &  Perrault,  Dry  Gooda,  Millinery, 
etc.,  Howard  Block,  Opposite  City  Hall. — This 
enterprising  and  popular  concern  was  established 
in  1877,  and  for  the  ten  years  of  its  history  has 
been  continuously  augmenting  its  facilities  for 
expeditiously  serving  its  rapidly  increasing  trade, 
and  constantly  adding  to  the  variety  and  assort- 
ment of  goods  carried.  The  premises  occupied 
as  salesrooms  and  office,  etc. ,  consist  of  a  commo- 
dious and  well  appointed  store  and  basement, 
aggregating  nearly  6,000  square  feet  of  floorage 
area.  Ten  assistants  are  required  in  the  various 
departments,  and  the  stock  is  always  kept  up  to 
the  Al  mark  in  every  particular.  Full  and 
complete  lines  of  dry  goods,  both  domestic  and 
imported,  millinery,  silks  and  dress  goods,  suits 
and  cloaks,  hosiery  and  underwear,  embroideries 
and  laces,  trimmings  and  buttons,  gloves,  parasols 
and  umbrellas,  domestics,  and  notions  are  at  all 
times  carried,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  fine 
watches  and  jewelry,  etc.,  in  fact,  everything 
requisite  to  a  first-class  establishment.  Arrange- 
ments have  been  long  ago  perfected  for  securing 
the  freshest  goods  and  leading  novelties  as  soon 
as  they  are  ready  for  the  trade.  Both  Messrs.  Lucier 
&  Perrault  are  Canadians  by  birth, owning  Quebec 
as  the  place  of  nativity,  but  having  resided  in  this 
country  for  the  greater  portion  of  a  score  of  years, 
they  have  become  fully  identified  with  the  land 
of  their  adoption.  They  have  displayed  much 
energy  and  perseverance  in  pushing  their  enter- 
prise to  the  forefront,  and  justly  merit  their  large 
measure  of  popularity. 


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CITY    OF    NASHUA. 


Nashua  Lock  Company,  Manufacturers 
of  Builders'  Hardware;  Fine  Castings  in  Brass  and 
Iron. — Among  the  considerable  number  that  have 
gained  a  more  than  national  reputation  for  the 
superiority  of  their  wares,  special  prominence 
should  unhesitatingly  be  given  to  the  well-known 
and  reliable  Nashua  Lock  Co.  This  house  has 
a  history  dating  back  more  than  half  a  cen- 
tury, having  been  originally  established  in  1833 
by  the  firm  of  J.  D.  Orteron  &  Co.  After  a  suc- 
cessful career  of  about  thirty  years  the  present 
company  was  duly  incorporated  in  1862.  About 
twenty  years  since  the  rapid  growth  of  patronage 
rendered  necessary  the  establishment  of  the  pres- 
ent plant,  which  has  been  added  to  and  improved 
upon  from  time  to  time  as  such  annexes  became 
indispensable,  until,  at  the  present  writing, 
twelve  large  two-storied  buildings,  aggregating 
350,000  square  feet  of  ground  space  are  utilized 
in  the  various  departments  and  processes  of  man- 
ufacture. The  premises  are  completely  equipped 
with  all  the  latest  improved  appliances,  tools  and 
automatic  machinery,  operated  by  a  powerful 
steam  engine.  Two  hundred  and  fifty  skilled 
operatives  are  employed,  and  the  output  of  the 
house  aggregates  the  handsome  amount  of 
$200,000  annually.  A  specialty  is  made  of  fine 
grade  and  first  quality  builders'  hardware,  made 
from  carefully  selected  stock,  being  unrivalled 
for  quality,  finish,  utility,  reliability  and  general 
excellence.  The  company  publish  a  large  illus- 
trated and  handsomely  bound  catalogue  of  its 
specialties,  which  is  furnished  to  the  trade  upon 
application.  With  an  authorized  capital  of  a 
quarter  of  a  million,  the  company  have  a  paid  up 
capital  of  nearly  $130,000,  while  the  sales 
throughout  this  and  foreign  countries  are  annually 
largely  augmented.  The  Boston  office  is  at  No. 
36  Pearl  street,  while  for  the  convenience  of  its 
many  western  patrons,  an  office  and  salesroom 
have  been  established  at  No.  148  Lake  street,  Chi- 
cago. The  officers  are,  A.  C.  Barstow,  president ; 
H.  G.  Bixby,  treasurer,  and  Emery  Parker,  super- 
intendent. 


J.  TLJ.  Barker  &  Co.,  Choice  Groceries, 
Flour,  Pure  Teas,  Coffees  and  Spices,  No.  43  Main 
Street. — This  business  has  been  established  for 
more  than  ten  years,  and  for  three  years  was  car- 
ried on  by  Mr.  F.  E.  Burns,  who  was  succeeded 
by  Messrs.  J.  L.  Barker  &  Co.  in  1887.  The 
store  is  commodious  and  admirably  adapted  to 
business  purposes,  and  well  stocked  with  a  choice 
assortment  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  all 
kinds,  including  the  finest  teas  and  coffees,  pure 
spices,  family  flour,  hermetically  sealed  goods  in 
tin  and  glass,  provisions,  table  delicacies  and  con- 
diments, etc.  A  large,  substantial  business  is 
carried  on,  and  Mr.  Barker,  who  conducts  the 
business  upon  sound,  liberal  principles,  is  enjoy- 
ing a  well  merited  success.  He  is  a  thorough- 
going business  man,  his  experience  in  the  trade 
extending  over  thirty  years.  He  is  a  native  of 
Vermont,  and  was  born  at  Thetford.  In  1865  he 
entered  upon  his  business  career  as  proprietor  of 
a  store  at  Caudia,  N.  H.,  and  about  1882  he 
moved  to  Nashua,  and  for  several  years  was  a 
member  of  the  firm  of  Barker  Bros.  Mr.  Barker 
is  a  member  of  high  degree  in  the  Masonic  Order, 
and  also  of  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  is  a 
gentleman  of  sterling  worth. 


Henry  Stearns,  Commission  Merchant  and 
Dealer  in  Flour  and  Grain,  Railroad  Square,  Op- 
posite N.  L.  Freight  Depot. — Founded  more  than 
a  third  of  a  century  ago,  or  to  be  exact  in  1853, 
by  Solomon  Spaulding,  this  house  has  continued 
to  cultivate  and  maintain  the  enviable  reputation 
originally  inaugurated  at  the  inception  of  the 
business,  and  the  result  has  been  a  prosperous 
and  successful  record.  In  1856  the  firm  was 
changed  to  Spaulding  &  Foster,  and  again  in  1857 
to  Spaulding  &  Stearns,  and  finally,  in  1873,  Mr. 
Stearns  assumed  the  entire  proprietorship,  and 
has  since  continued  the  management  of  the  busi- 
ness, having  received  his  earlier  education  in  the 
details  by  his  service  as  clerk  in  the  employ  of 
the  founder  from  1853  to  1857.  The  premises 
consist  of  a  substantial  and  commodious  building 
with  three  stories  and  basement,  and  60x125  feet 
in  dimensions,  with  an  annex  warehouse  on  the 
B.  &  L.  railroad  track  with  two  stories  30x100 
feet,  and  one  story  25x40  feet  in  superficial  area. 
Four  assistants  and  three  trucks  are  required  to 
properly  and  expeditionsly  handle  the  vast  quan- 
tities of  flour  and  grain  passing  through  the 
establishment.  The  trade  is  principally  whole- 
sale, and  with  the  superior  facilities  enjoyed  for 
the  transaction  of  a  large  business,  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  requirements,  and  the  most  de- 
sirable connections  with  producers  and  packers, 
Mr.  Stearns  is  enabled  to  offer  inducements  to 
the  trade  which  are  equal,  if  not  superior,  to 
those  obtainable  from  any  other  quarter.  Mr. 
Stearns  is  a  native  of  Lexington,  Mass. ,  but  hav- 
ing resided  here  for  the  past  thirty-four  years  he 
has  become  completely  identified  with  the  inter- 
ests of  the  city. 

Flanders  &  Wesson,  Dealers  in  Beef, 
Pork,  Veal,  Mutton,  Lamb  and  Poultry,  Frnit, 
Vegetables,  Canned  Goods,  etc. — The  individual 
members  of  this  firm  are  Edwin  D.  Flanders,  who 
was  born  in  Alton,  N.  H.,  in  1859,  and  a  resident 
of  this  city  since  1883,  with  an  experience  of  over 
six  years  in  the  business ;  and  L.  Fred  Wesson, 
a  native  of  this  state  and  of  the  same  age  as  his 
partner,  but  was  reared  in  Nashua,  and  has  been 
in  this  line  of  trade  since  1873.  The  house  was 
founded  originally  by  Mr.  C.  H.  Kittredge  in 
1872  and  the  present  firm  succeeded  in  April, 
1886.  The  store  is  of  spacious  dimensions,  cen- 
trally and  conveniently  located,  handsomely 
fitted  up  and  arranged  with  special  reference  to 
the  trade,  which  involves  the  daily  receipt  and 
handling  of  large  quantities  of  fresh  beef,  pork, 
veal,  mutton,  lamb,  poultry,  game  in  season,  for- 
eign and  domestic  fruits,  berries,  canned  goods, 
vegetables,  fine  creamery  butter,  egcs  and  other 
products  of  the  farm  and  dairy.  The  best  im- 
proved refrigerators  for  furnishing  cold  storage 
for  the  preservation  of  perishable  articles  are  in 
operation,  and  these  insure  at  all  times  pure  and 
wholesome  food  during  hot  weather  at  the  lowest 
prices.  All  orders  are  filled  promptly,  neatness 
and  cleanliness  is  observable  on  every  hand,  and 
the  proprietors  devote  their  personal  attention  to 
every  detail  of  the  business.  Messrs.  Flanders 
and  Wesson  are  wide-awake,  energetic  and 
square-dealing  young  men,  and  are  very  popular 
with  all  who  know  them.  Mr.  Flanders  is  an 
active  and  prominent  member  of  the  Knights  of 
Pythias. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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Capital  Fire  Assurance,  Office,  Howard 
Block,  Main  Street. — This  company  was  in- 
corporated in  February,  1886,  and  during 
its  comparatively  short  life  its  progress  has  been 
marked  by  a  management  of  sound  executive  and 
financial  ability,  resulting  in  the  display  to  the 
public  at  the  end  of  the  first  ten  months  of  busi- 
ness of  the  following  statement,  which  speaks 
for  itself  in  the  strongest  terms,  and  forms  a  con- 
vincing proof  and  argument  to  insurers  :  Assets, 
cash  on  hand,  and  in  bank,  $5,223.69  ;  loans  on 
mortgages  and  colateral,  $28,075.00;  demand 
notes,  11,000.00;  bonds  and  stocks,  $21,385.00- 
gross  premiums  in  course  of  collection,  $2,508.90 ; 
accrued  interest  $1,283.46  ,  office  furniture,  sup- 
plies, etc.,  $500.00 ;  total,  $69,976.05.  Liabilities  : 
cash  capital,  $50,000.00  ;  reserve  for  re-insurance 
50  per  cent.,  $13,924.58;  commissions  due  agents 
on  uncollected  premiums,  $350.50;  net  surplus, 
$5,700.97 ;  surplus  to  policy  holders,  $55,700.97. 
In  comparison  with  many  older  companies  The 
Capitol  presents  an  unusually  enviable  state- 
ment, and  its  progress  since  the  issuing  of  the 
same  has  been  even  more  marked  and  satisfac- 
tory. In  addition  to  their  own  large  and  sub- 
stantial business  this  company  acts  as  agenta  for 
the  following  well-known  and  responsible  com- 
panies :  The  Amoskeag  Fire,  of  Manchester  ;  the 
Mascome  Fire,  of  Lebanon  ;  the  Guaranty  Fire,  of 
Great  Falls ;  the  Concord  Fire,  of  Concord ;  the 
Cheshire  Mutual,  of  Cheshire ;  and  the  Indian 
Head  Mutual,  of  Nashua,  all  of  New  Hampshire. 
The  officers  of  the  company  are.  Frank  A.  Mc- 
Kean,  president,  and  Mark  R.  Buxton,  secretary. 
The  former  is  a  native  of  Nashua,  and  has  been 
connected  with  the  Indian  Head  National  Bank 
for  thirty  years,  one-half  of  which  he  has  held  the 
responsible  position  of  cashier ;  while  Mr.  Buxton, 
the  secretary,  although  a  native  of  Vermont,  hav- 
ing resided  in  Nashua  for  thirty  years,  is  com- 
pletely identified  with  the  interests  and  welfare  of 
the  city. 

Nashua  Savings  Bank,  of  Nashua,  N.  H. 
— This  bank  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  oldest  and 
soundest  financial  institutions  in  the  state,  hav- 
ing been  originally  incorporated  under  the  laws 
of  the  state  of  New  Hampshire  as  long  ago  as 
1854.  Its  career  has  been  one  of  unbroken  pros- 
perity, while  under  its  present  wise  and  conser- 
vative management  it  is-  favored  with  a  large  line 
of  deposits,  all  of  its  movements  being  worked  by 
prudence  caution,  and  honorable  business 
methods.  Prompt,  obliging  and  efficient  in  their 
dealings  with  the  public,  the  officers  are  natur- 
ally popular,  and  maintain  the  credit  of  the  bank 
in  all  the  amenities  of  social  life,  as  well  as  in  the 
discharge  of  the  responsibilities  incumbent  upon 
them  as  officials.  The  following  statement  of  the 
condition  of  the  bank  on  July  1st,  1887,  speaks 
volumes  for  its  management,  and  is  a  prophetic 
precursor  of  its  future  honorable  and  progressive 
career,  under  equally  favorable  auspices  as  its  past 
history  has  been  fortunately  favored  with.  "  To 
the  bank  commissioners  of  the  state  of  New 
Hampshire.  Condition  of  the  Nashua  Savings 
Bank  of  Nashua,  in  the  county  of  Hillsborough, 
on  the  first  day  of  July,  1887.  Statement.  Lia- 
bilities. Due  depositors,  $2,805,241.76 ;  surplus. 
$105,304.23;  guaranty  fund,  $130,000.00 :  premium 
at  market  value,  $221,580.21 ;  total,  $3,262,126.20. 


Resources.  Market  value.  Loans  on  real  estate, 
$1,132,163.83;  loans  on  personal  security,  $45,- 
000.00;  loans  on  collateral  security,  $35,507.00; 
bonds,  miscellaneous,  $368,500.00  ;  county,  city, 
town  and  district  bonds,  $303,212.50 ;  bank  stock, 
$397,380.00;  railroad  stock,  $284,350.00  ;  railroad 
bonds,  §316,050.00  ;  other  investments,  $327,666.- 
23  ;  balance  on  deposit  in  Indian  Head  Banks, 
$29,281.89;  International  Trust  Co.,  $6,396.67; 
cash,  $16,618.08  ;  total,  $3,262,126.20.  Resources. 
Par  value.  Loans  on  real  estate,  $1,132,163.83; 
loans  on  personal  security,  $45,000.00 ;  loans  on 
colateral  security,  $35,507.00;  bonds,  miscellane- 
ous, $368,500.00  ;  county,  city,  town  and  district 
bonds,  $293,418.89;  bank  stock,  $305,790.00;  rail- 
road stock,  $281,600.00;  railroad  bonds,  $297,000.- 
00 ;  other  investments,  $238,286.23  ;  balance  on  de- 
posit in  Indian  Head  Bank,  $29,281.89;  Interna- 
tional Trust  Co.,  $6,396.67;  cash,  $16,618.08; 
total,  $3,049,562.59.  Resources.  Value  on  books. 
Loans  on  real  estate,  $1,132,163.83 ;  loans  on  per- 
sonal security,  $45,000.00 ;  loans  on  collateral 
security,  $35,507.00  ;  bonds,  miscellaneous,  $366,- 
525.00;  county,  city,  town  and  district  bonds, 
$294,712.50  ;  bank  stock,  $306,450.00  ;  R.R.  stock, 
$273,804.79;  railroad  bonds,  $297,000.00;  other 
investments,  $237,086,23 ;  balance  on  deposit  in 
Indian  Head  Bank,  $29,281.89;  International 
Trust  Co.,  $6,396.67  ;  cash,  $16, 618. 08  ;  total,  $3,- 
040,545.99.  Nashua,  N.  H.,  August  3,  1887.  We, 
the  undersigned,  committee  of  the  trustees  of  the 
Nashua  Savings  Bank,  do  severally  solemnly 
swear  that  we  have  made  a  thorough  examina- 
tion of  its  aifairs  and  that  the  foregoing  statement 
by  us  made  is  true,  according  to  our  best  knowl- 
edge and  belief.  So  help  us  God.  Augustus  G. 
Reed,  G.  C.  Shattuck,  committee  of  the  trustees. 
Personally  appearing,  the  above  named  Augustus 
G.  Reed  and  G.  C.  Shattuck  made  oath  to  the 
foregoing  statements,  before  me,  Geo.  F.  Andrews, 
Justice  of  the  Peace."  The  officers  of  the  bank 
are,  Wm.  W.  Bailey,  president,  and  Virgil  C.  Gil. 
man,  treasurer,  who  together  with  Messrs.  Ed. 
Spaulding,  Aug.  G.  Reed,  Perley,Dodge,  Chas.  H. 
Campbell,  Jos.  L.  Pierce  and  G.  A.  Shattuck, 
form  the  board  of  trustees,  all  of  whom  are  prom- 
inent in  financial,  manufacturing  and  mercantile 
circles. 


Rnfiis  Fitzgerald,  Manufacturer  of 
Leather  Belting,  etc.,  Corner  of  Main  and  Park 
Streets. — For  seventeen  years  this  enterprising 
house  has  conducted  the  above  business  at  the 
present  location,  and  during  these  long  series  of 
years,  the  patronage  has  been  on  the  continuous 
increase,  owing  to  the  uniform  excellence  of  qual- 
ity of  the  goods  produced.  The  works  comprise 
a  spacious  floor  25x70  feet  in  dimensions,  appro- 
priately and  conveniently  fitted  up  for  facilitating 
operations,  and  a  fine  and  complete  stock  is  at  all 
times  carried,  comprising  thewell-known  stretched 
leather  belting,  railroad  bell  cord ,  loom  strapping, 
sewing  machine  belting,  etc.  They  have  also 
constantly  on  hand  the  very  best  quality  of  belt 
and  lace  leather,  belt  hooks,  belt  rivets,  etc.  Re- 
pairing of  all  kinds  is  promptly  attended  to. 
Having  been  a  resident  of  Nashua  for  the  past 
twenty -seven  years,  Mr.  Fitzgerald  is  closely  iden- 
tified with  the  interests  of  the  city.  He  is  a 
member  of  both  the  F.  and  A.  M.  and  K.  of  P., 
and  is  held  in  high  esteem. 


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CITY    OF    NASHUA. 


The  Crosby  Invalid  Furniture  Com- 
pany, Nos.  46  and  48  Lowell  Street. — It  is  more 
than  twenty  years  since  Dr.  Josiah  Crosby  con- 
ferred a  great  blessing  upon  suffering  humanity 
by  the  invention  of  his  now  well-known  and 
widely  popular  invalid  bed.  After  it  had  received 
the  unanimous  endorsement  of  the  medical  fra- 
ternity as  to  principle  of  construction,  various  im- 
provements were  added,  and  four  distinct  patents 
were  secured  from  June,  1876,  to  September,  1884. 
The  first  company  was  formed  under  the  name  of 
The  Sargent  Invalid  Furniture  Co.  in  1884  and 
was  succeeded  in  1886  by  the  present  company,  at 
which  time  it  was  duly  incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  the  state,  with  a  capital  of  $20,000.  The 
present  premises  consists  of  a  substantial  build- 
ing, four  stories  in  height,  with  a  floorage  area  of 
nearly  10,000  square  feet,  completely  equipped 
with  the  most  modern  machinery  and  appliances, 
the  motive  power  being  supplied  by  a  20  horse 
power  engine.  Twenty  employees  are  required 
.  in  meeting  the  continuous  and  rapidly  increasing 
demand  upon  the  facilities  of  the  works.  The 
Crosby  invalid  bed  is  the  best  constructed  and 
the  most  convenient  invalid  bed  on  the  market, 
and  is  offered  at  less  than  half  the  price  of  any 
other.  It  affords  easy  access  to  the  body  in  all 
cases  of  fractures,  amputations,  acute  rheumatism, 
consumption,  etc.,  and  permits  the  clothing  to  be 
changed  and  the  bed  made  up  without  mov- 
ing the  patient,  thus  securing  perfect  cleanliness 
and  ventilation  without  fatigue  or  annoyance  to 
the  invalid.  Hundreds  of  them  are  in  use,  and  it 
has  been  adopted  by  the  U.  S.  Government  and 
other  large  hospitals  throughout  the  country. 
They  are  unquallifiedly  endorsed  by  the  medical 
profession,  and  wherever  used  have  invarably 
given  the  fullest  satisfaction.  It  can  be  operated 
by  a  child  ten  years  old  when  necessary,  changing 
the  position  of  the  invalid  with  the  utmost  ease 
and  without  inconvenience.  That  it  was  the 
only  patent  bed  used  by  the  late  President  Gar- 
field  during  his  long  and  tedious  suffering,  having 
been  selected  by  his  surgeons  from  the  large  num- 
ber offered,  speaks  volumes  for  its  practicability 
and  popularity.  A  fully  equipped  machiue 
works  is  combined  with  the  factory,  where  in  ad- 
dition to  the  iron  work  of  the  bed  the  company 
also  manufacture  cotton  mill  specialties,  includ- 
ing Saunder's  top  grinder,  machinery  clocks,  etc., 
and  Ladd's  patent  card  grinder;  manufacturing 


of  patented  articles,  and  repairing  of  machinery 
of  all  kinds  is  promptly  and  intelligently 
attended  to.  The  above  cut  will  give  the 
reader  an  idea  of  this  excellent  bed,  and  from 
it  a  better  idea  can  be  secured  than  by  a  more 
extended  review.  The  present  board  of  officers 
consists  of  H.  H.  Eeed,  president,  and  G.  W. 
Whittemore,  manager  and  treasurer.  These 
gentlemen  are  untiring  in  their  efforts  to  further 
the  interests  of  the  company,  and  command  the 
respect  and  consideration  of  the  trade  and  com- 
munity by  their  integrity,  probity  and  honorable 
business  dealings. 

Nashua  Bobbin  and  Shuttle  Company, 

Bobbins,  Spools  and  Shuttles. — A  house  with  a 
history  of  over  half  a  century,  although  not  posi- 
tively an  anomoly  in  this  the  older  section  of  the 
country,  is  at  least  exceptional,  and  carries  with 
it  substantial  proof  of  the  stability  of  the  busi- 
ness, and  superior  character  of  the  goods  pro- 
duced. Such  a  record  has  the  subject  of  the  pres- 
ent sketch.  Co-existent  with  the  town  itself, 
having  been  founded  in  a  small  way  by  Josephus 
Baldwin  in  1835,  when  the  city  was  a  village,  it 
has  grown  with  the  growth  of  the  city,  which 
later  it  has  had  a  large  influence  in  securing,  and 
the  Nashua  Bobbin  and  Shuttle  Co.  is  now  not 
only  the  very  largest  concern  in  its  line  in  the 
country,  but  concededly  the  plant  of  the  greatest 
dimensions  in  the  world,  covering  as  it  does  in 
its  various  departments  and  ramifications  fully 
three  acres  of  ground  space.  From  1862  till  1885 
the  firm  was  Eaton  &  Ayer,  in  which  latter  year 
on  the  retirement  of  Mr.  Eaton  the  present  com- 
pany was  organized.  About  two  hundred  skilled 
workmen  are  employed,  and  the  tools  and  ma- 
chines incident  to  the  business  are  manufactured 
on  the  premises,  blacksmiths  and  machine  shops 
being  provided  for  the  purpose.  The  productions 
consist  of  bobbins,  spools  and  shuttles  for  the  use 
of  all  kind  of  textile  manufacturers,  and  the 
house  has  long  supplied  a  very  large  proportion 
of  the  most  important  works  in  the  country. 
New  Hampshire  woods  are  chiefly  used,  birch  and 
maple  being  the  principle  stock  handled.  The 
present  officers.  F.  H.  Ayer,  treasurer;  G.  H. 
Hatch,  secretary,  and  Ira  Cross,  superintendent, 
have  long  been  associated  with  the  enterprise,  and 
are  highly  regarded  in  financial  and  manufactur- 
ing circles. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


129 


Moody,    Estabrook    &    Andersons, 

Manufacturers  of  and  Wholesale  Dealers  in  Boots 
and  Shoes. — There  are  some  houses  in  every 
manufacturing  center  whose  steadily  successful 
career,  heavy  and  extensive  transactions,  and 
otherwise  solid  qualities,  make  them  landmarks 
in  the  history  of  the  place,  and  prime  factors  in 
the  commerce  and  prosperity  of  the  future  aggran- 
dizement. Of  such  the  house  of  Moody,  Esta- 
brook &  Andersons  is  a  prominent  representa- 
tive. The  business  here  was  founded  in  1879  by 
the  firm  of  Estabrook  &  Andersons  Bros.,  and 
eighteen  months  later  Mr.  Moody  assumed  the 
senior  partnership  of  the  concern.  The  original 
premises  occupied  by  this  house  were  commodi- 
ous in  proportions,  the  building  being  34x80  feet 
in  height,  afterwards  increased  to  34x160,  but  the 
continuous  and  unprecendented  augumentation  of 
their  patronage  rendered  a  very  considerable 
increase  in  their  facilities  imperatively  necessary 
after  five  years  of  experience  of  their  supposedly 
ample  accommodation.  In  1885  the  present  ex- 
tensive plant  was  erected,  having  been  especially 
designed  and  constructed  with  a  view  to  the  most 
convenient  and  successful  prosecution  of  their 
now  enormous  business,  constituting  as  now  com- 
pleted and  occupied  by  all  odds  eoncededly  the 
largest  and  finest  structure  in  the  country  devoted 
solely  to  the  manufacture  of  boots  and  shoes,  be- 
ing entirely  of  brick  with  a  frontage  of  172  feet, 
and  a  depth  of  194  feet,  with  four  stories  and 
basement,  having  the  enormous  floorage  area  of 
over  60,000  square  feet.  They  give  constant 
employment  to  nearly  five  hundred  operatives, 
and  find  use  in  their  various  departments,  and 
processes  of  manufacture  for  one  hundred  and 
twenty-five  stitching  machines,  four  Mackay 
sewing  machines  and  two  Wardwell  machines, 
eight  standard  screw  machines,  two  Giant  leveling 
machines,  five  Buzzell  trimming  machines,  six 
Dodge  edge  setting  machines,  four  Buzzell 
heel  trimming  machines,  three  Tapley  heel 
burnishing  machines  and  five  sole  cutting 
machines,  together  with  all  the  most  modern 
machinery,  appliances  and  labor-saving  devices 
known  to  the  trade.  A  100  horse  power  Eollins 
engine  furnishes  the  motive  power,  and  a 
Thompson  &  Houston  electric  light  plant  on  the 
premises  provides  the  entire  works  with  three 
hundred  and  fifty  incandescent  lights.  The 
capacity  of  this  vast  establishment  is  5,000  pairs 
per  day,  to  which  point  the  works  will  soon  attain, 
making  as  they  are  at  the  present  writing  within 
a  very  few  hundred  pairs  of  this  maximum  num- 
ber. The  house  makes  a  specialty  of  medium 
grade  goods,  and  in  the  selection  of  raw  material 
as  well  as  in  the  many  processes  through  which 
the  shoe  passes  previous  to  completion,  a  most 
thorough  system  of  inspection  and  supervision  is 
employed,  resulting  in  the  high  standard  of 
stock,  workmanship  and  superiority  of  finish  so 
much  and  practically  appreciated  throughout  the 
large  area  over  which  the  trade  of  the  house  is 
distributed.  No  concern  in  the  country  is  more 
reliable  in  this  respect,  and  none  can  more  thor- 
oughly command  the  advantages  and  opportuni- 
ties of  the  market  in  the  matter  of  purchase  of 
stock.  The  large  and  still  increasing  patronage 
of  the  establishment  is  due  not  only  to  the  un- 
qualifiedly high  character  of  the  goods  produced, 
but  fully  as  much  to  the  honorable  spirit  of 


equity  and  fair  dealing  that  pervades  the  man- 
agement, and  which  is  an  earnest  that  the  house 
will  continue  to  prosper  and  be  a  potent  instru- 
mentality in  the  growth  and  welfare  of  the  city 
and  state.  All  of  the  partners  have  been  con- 
nected with  the  manufacturing  of  boots  and  shoes 
during  their  entire  business  career,  and  are  in 
consequence  specially  qualified  for  furthering  the 
interests  of  their  large  establishment.  They  are 
also  all  natives  of  New  Hampshire,  excepting  Mr. 
Estabrook,  who  was  born  in  Grofton,  Mass.  Mr. 
Moody  has  a  stock  farm  at  Claremont.  The  Bos- 
ton office  and  salesrooms  are  located  at  Nos.  45 
and  47  Lincoln  street.  Mr.  Estabrook  makes 
his  residence  at  Nashua,  and  divides  his  time  be- 
tween the  factory  and  Boston  office.  He  is  also 
treasurer  of  the  Nashua  Electric  Light  Co.,  and 
director  of  the  Second  National  Bank.  The 
Messrs.  Geo.  E.  and  Frank  E.  Andersons,  the 
junior  members  of  the  firm,  also  reside  at  Nashua 
and  have  the  supervision  of  the  factory.  The 
names  of  the  members  of  the  firm  carry  respect, 
and  the  confidence  in  which  they  are  held,  and 
the  active  interest  they  take  in  local  affairs  for 
the  general  benefit  of  the  city,  makes  further 
personal  mention  entirely  unnecessary.  They  are 
all  members  of  the  New  England  Boot  and  Shoe 
Association,  and  active  in  its  councils  and  man- 
agement. 

S.  D.  Chandler,  Proprietor,  Nashua  Elevator 
and  Grist  Mill,  Main  Street,  Near  Worcester 
Depot. — This  house  enjoys  a  great  advantage  from 
the  fact  of  its  owning  and  controlling  the  only 
elevator  and  grist  mill  in  the  city,  and  from  the 
nature  of  things  both  being  of  large  capacity,  the 
elevator  accommodating  40,000  bushels,  and  the 
mill  grinding  1,000  bushels  daily.  The  mill  and 
elevator  building  is  a  substantial  three-story 
structure  34x160  feet  in  dimensions,  conveniently 
and  admirably  fitted  up  with  all  the  modern 
machinery,  appliances  and  labor-saving  and  per- 
fecting devices  known  to  the  trade,  and  operated 
by  a  60  horse  power  engine.  Flour,  grain,  lime 
and  cement  are  the  staple  features.  This  business 
was  established  in  1866,  and  in  1869  an  adjunct 
to  the  business  was  founded  in  the  shape  of  a 
manufactory  of  hydraulic  cement  sewer  pipe,  and 
being  the  only  enterprise  of  a  like  character  in 
the  city  or  vicinity,  a  large  field  has  been  secured 
for  the  distribution  of  the  output.  The  combi- 
nation of  the  two  features  are  specially  appropri- 
ate as  the  same  class  of  dealers  and  consumers 
handle  and  require  both  classes  of  productions. 
Mr.  Chandler  started  in  business  originally  in 
Hingham  as  long  ago  as  1851,  and  two  years  later 
he  opened  a  bakery  in  Nashua,  which  he  con- 
ducted for  about  seven  years  and  then  retired 
from  the  business,  and  for  six  years  subsequently 
he  was  in  Boston  and  New  York  City,  returning 
here  in  1866  to  inaugurate  his  present  flourishing 
enterprise.  During  his  twenty-one  years  of  resi- 
dence in  Nashua  Mr.  Chandler  has  become  closely 
identified  with  the  city's  development  and  pro- 
gress, and  has  filled  many  positions  of  honor  and 
trust,  including  those  of  councilman,  alderman 
and  mayor,  and  he  is  at  present  a  director  in  the 
Second  National  Bank.  It  would  be  superfluous 
to  treat  in  this  article  of  the  high  estimation  he 
is  held  in  by  his  fellow  citizens,  as  their  appre- 
ciation has  been  practically  demonstrated. 


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CITY    OF    NASHUA. 


Londonderry  Liitliia  Spring 
Water  Company. — Among  the 
innumerable  spring  waters  with  which 
this  and  other  sections  of  the  country 
teems,  it  might  seem  invidious  to 
particularize  a  special  water  as  sur- 
passing all  others  in  remedial  virtues 
and  curative  properties  in  the  case  of 
the  diseases  for  which  it  is  claimed  to 
be  a  panacea,  but  it  is  not  partiality 
to  give  to  the  Londonderry  Lithia 
Spriug  Water  its  just  dues.  The 
spring  from  which  this  wonderful 
nature's  specific  is  obtained  is  located 
in  the  old  town  of  Londonderry,  about 
six  miles  from  Nashua,  and  has  been 
known  as  a  healing  spring  for  a  hun- 
dred years  past,  and  tradition  has  it 
that  the  Indians  used  formerly  to 
dance  and  go  through  their  incanta- 
tions around  this  spring,  to  appease 
the  healing  spirit  supposed  to  dwell 
therein,  and  it  is  a  fact  easy  of  dem- 
onstration that  the  present  generation 
living  in  the  vicinity  look  upon  the 
water  as  a  universal  panacea.  So 
much  evidence  finally  accumulated 
that  the  physicians  of  Nashua  became 
interested  and  caused  an  analysis  of 
the  water  to  be  made.  The  discovery 
of  lithium  and  other  medicinal  agents 
possessed  by  no  other  water  in  the 
world,  led  them  to  form  a  stock  com- 
pany to  place  the  water  within  their 
each  of  the  millions,  and  the  result  is 
that  the  Lithia  Spring  Co.  are  doing 
business  to-day  on  an  immense  scale, 
bottling  and  barreling  more  water  than  any 
other  spring  company  in  America.  The  salts 
of  Lithia,  which  were  first  prominently  brought 
under  the  notice  of  the  medical  profession 
by  Dr.  Garrod,  who  recommended  it  in  cases  of 
uric  acid  diathesis,  connected  with  gravel,  and 
also  in  chronic  gout  and  rheumatism.  This 
recommendation  was  based  upon  the  fact  that 
lithia  possesses  great  affinity  for  uric  acid,  ren- 
dering it  soluble,  and  hence  when  mixed  with  car- 
bonate of  soda,  it  decomposes  the  latter  and  unites 
with  the  uric  acid,  forming  a  soluble  urate  of 
lithia,  and  leaves  the  soda  free. 

For  thirty  years,  as  is  proven  by  abundant  of 
testimonials  from  reliable  persons,  the  salts 
of  lithia  have  proved  a  curative  agent  of  the 
highest  order  in  the  treatment  of  gout  or  rheu- 
matism, diseases  of  the  kidneys  and  bladder 
and  the  removal  of  all  morbid  phenomena,  the 
result  of  the  uric  acid  in  the  blood.  In  its  nat- 
ural state  lithia  is  so  intimately  united  with 
other  minerals  that  it  requires  powerful  chemicals 
to  free  it,  and  it  is  believed  to  lose  much  of  its 
usefulness  by  this  process,  and  as  a  result  physi- 
cians have  come  to  look  to  nature's  alchemist  for 
relief,  hence  the  great  advantage  of  partaking  of 
the  lithia  in  its  natural  state  as  it  comes  from  the 
spring.  It  has  cured  hundreds  of  cases  of  rheu- 
matism, gout,  neuralgia,  dyspepsia  and  malarial 
poisoning,  and  is  the  only  lithia  water  containing 
enough  lithia  to  make  it  worthy  of  the  name. 
In  fact,  it  contains  more  lithia  than  all  other 
known  springs  combined.  It  is  concededly  the 
only  water  which  antidotes  the  bad  effects  of 


liquor,  and  is  the  finest  blender  with  liquors  in 
the  market,  beside  actually  curing  the  headaches 
and  bad  stomachs  of  the  over-indulgent.  A  glass 
of  lithia  in  the  morning  rehabilitating  the  man 
at  once.  It  has  the  endorsement  not  only  of  the 
medical  fraternity  generally,  but  of  the  very 
highest  authorities  in  the  profession. 

The  New  York  office  of  the  company  is 
centrally  located  at  No.  335  Broadway;  the 
Philadelphia  office,  at  No.  112  N.  9th  street; 
the  Baltimore  office,  at  Nos.  221  and  223  Charles 
street,  and  the  Washington  office  is  at  No. 
1010  F  street,  N.  W.,  while  it  is  found  on  sale 
at  all  druggists  and  first-class  grocers  throughout 
the  country.  The  office  and  works  of  the  com- 
pany are  located  at  Nashua,  where  the  premises 
have  been  especially  prepared  for  the  preparation, 
bottling,  etc.,  of  the  water.  Two  springs  of  dif- 
ferent degrees  of  strength  are  utilized,  the  com- 
bination of  which  gives  the  highly  beneficial 
properties  so  widely  appreciated.  The  capacity 
of  the  works  is  seventy-five  barrels  daily,  which 
large  amount  is  exhausted  by  the  continuous  de- 
mand upon  the  facilities  of  the  company.  This 
popular  company  have  now  in  contemplation  the 
addition  of  a  branch  at  Chicago  and  have  about 
completed  arrangements  with  a  large  wholesale 
drug  house  to  act  as  their  western  agents.  This 
more  will  be  much  appreciated  by  their  large  line 
of  western  buyers  as  it  will  enable  them  to  ship 
direct  from  their  western  depot,  and  thus  largely 
facilitate  and  expedite  their  business  with  the 
western  states,  which  now  forms  a  very  important 
part  of  the  company's  demand. 


LEADING  MANUFACTUEEKS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


131 


Murray  &  Co.,  Manufacturing  Chemists 
and  Wholesale  Druggists. — This  house  has  the 
distinctive  feature  of  being  the  only  exclusively 
wholesale  drug  house  in  the  entire  state. 
Founded  in  1883  as  the  J.  A.  Hoitt  Company  the 
business  was  conducted  under  that  title  until  the 
present  year,  when  Mr.  Hoitt  retired  and  the  firm 
name  was  changed  by  the  remaining  partners  to 
Murray  &  Co.  The  premises  occupied  by  this 
well-known  concern  are  located  in  a  substantial 
building  on  Main  street,  at  the  business  center  of 
the  city,  3,500  feet  of  floorage  area  is  utilized  in 
their  several  departments  and  altogether  a  very 
large  business  is  done.  The  specialties  of  their 
own  manufacture,  which  are  so  much  in  favor 
throughout  their  trade,  comprise  extracts,  essen- 
ces, etc.,  including  Hoitt  &  Co's.  Best,  and  Grocer's 
Favorite;  Neutraliue,  a  Deodorizer  and  Detergent, 
the  only  remedy  of  the  kind  in  the  world  ;  Clement 
liquid  plaster;  J.  A.  Hoitt  Co's.  new  cologne  with 
sprinkler  tops;  J.  A.  Hoitt  Co's  Happy  New 
cologne  and  tripple  extracts  in  bulk,  coucededly 
the  finest  handkerchief  perfumes  on  the  market, 
and  equal  to  the  best  imported.  A  miscellaneous 
line  of  specialties  are  also  manufactured,  consist- 
ing of  bay  rum,  hair  oils  and  tonics,  tooth 
powder,  Parisian  Rose  Cream,  glycerine,  tonic 
bitters,  cholera  cure,  colored  inks,  camphor  ice 
and  cosmoline,  cosmetique,  moustache  wax, 
carbolic  ac-id  crystals,  etc.,  and  a  full  stock  of 
barber's  supplies,  besides  a  full  line  of  Lorillard's, 
Buchamon  and  Lyall'sand  the  Drummond  tobacco 
Co's.  goods,  and  Mayo's  Plug  and  J.  Wright  & 
Co's.  tobaccos.  The  firm  call  especial  attention 
to  their  private  brands  of  plug  tobacco,  to  which 
they  have  given  the  names  of  4-11-44  and  Our 
Best,  and  they  make  the  claim  for  this  that  it  is 
as  good  a  piece  of  tobacco  for  the  price  as  has 
ever  been  introduced  into  New  Eagland.  It  is 
made  of  long  stock,  has  a  splendid  flavor,  and  is 
a  general  favorite  wherever  introduced.  Their 
stock  of  imported  and  domestic  cigars  and  cigar- 
ettes is  the  largest  in  the  state,  and  range  in 
prices  from  the  lowest  to  the  highest  procurable 
in  this  country  or  Havana.  They  also  make  in 
their  laboratoiy  a  fine  line  of  soda  and  mineral 
water  syrups,  for  which  they  issue  a  special  price 
list  which  is  sent  by  mail  on  request.  Their  stock 
of  pure  selected  drugs  and  popular  patent  and 
proprietary  medicines  is  kept  well  assorted  at  all 
times,  so  that  they  are  prepared  to  supply  dealers 
with  any  required  quantity  on  demand.  They 
guarantee  the  quality  of  their  goods,  give  care- 
ful attention  to  details  and  invaribly  make 
prompt  shipments.  Those  entering  into  business 
relations  with  this  house  will  find  their  interests 
considered  ami  subserved.  The  members  of  the 
firm  of  Murray  &  Co.,  father  and  son,  have  been 
connected  with  the  enterprise  from  the  first,  and 
it  is,  therefore,  superfluous  to  say  that  they  are 
thoroughly  acquainted  with  every  detail  and 
feature  of  the  business,  and  to  their  vigilance 
and  progress! veness  is  largely  due  the  great 
measure  of  success  to  which  this  important 
industry  has  attained,  as  a  factor  in  the  commer- 
cial development  of  Nashua. 


Benjamin  B.Otis,  Doors,  Sash  and  Blinds, 
etc.,  Railroad  Square. — A  noteworthy  Nashua 
concern  that  has  flourished  and  progressed  ever 
fcince  its  original  foundation  more  than  a  quarter 


of  a  century  ago,  is  that  of  Benjamin  B.  Otis, 
wholesale  and  retail  dealer  in  doors,  sash,  blinds, 
etc.  The  business  was  inaugurated  in  1852  by 
Paul  Otis,  who  conducted  it  for  almost  twenty 
years,  when  in  1871  he  admitted  his  son  into 
partnership,  and  the  firm  was  known  as  Paul 
Otis  &  Son  till  1883,  when  the  present  proprietor 
succeeded  to  the  business.  The  premises  occu- 
pied comprise  a  substantial  three-story  and  base- 
ment building  25x70  feet  in  dimensions,  and  a 
heavy  and  Al  stock  is  at  all  times  carried,  con- 
sisting of  doors,  sash,  and  blinds,  glazed  sash, 
and  painted  blinds,  window  frames,  etc.,  together 
with  paints,  oils,  varnishes,  and  a  full  line  of 
painters'  supplies,  and  the  trade,  which  is  both 
wholesale  and  retail,  extends  over  a  large  area  of 
country,  and  annually  foots  up  an  exceedingly 
handsome  figure.  Builders  and  others  forming  bus- 
iness connections  with  this  house  may  be  sure  of 
having  their  interests  consulted  and  subserved  in 
the  case  of  each  and  every  transaction.  Mr.  Otis, 
the  present  enterprising  proprietor,  has  been  a 
resident  of  Nashua  since  his  infancy.  He  is  a 
member  in  excellent  standing  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F., 
and  also  of  the  A.  O.  U.  W.  Indian  Head  Asso- 
ciation, the  largest«and  strongest  in  the  city.  He 
has  recently  completed  a  three-si  ory  40x70 
building  for  occupancy  about  January  1st,  of 
next  year,  which  will  largely  increase  the 
facilities  for  carrying  and  handling  the  extensive 
stock. 


Arthur  E.  Gay,  Steam,  Gas  and  Water  Fit- 
ter, etc.,  No.  44  Main  Street. — This  house  is  cou- 
cededly the  representative  establishment  in  its 
line  in  the  city,  and  since  its  inception,  fifteen 
years  ago,  the  record  of  the  concern  has  been  one 
of  continuous  progress.  Mr.  Gay  is  a  gentleman 
of  twenty  years  of  practical  experience  in  his 
craft,  and  gives  his  personal  attention  to  all  the 
details  of  the  business  to  the  end  that  every  item 
of  the  same  shall  be  satisfactory  in  all  cases. 
His  premises  consist  of  a  commodious  and  well 
appointed  store  and  workshop  aggregating  1,400 
square  feet  of  floorage  area,  and  he  carries  in 
stock  a  large  and  complete  assortment  of  all 
goods  coming  under  the  head  of  gas,  water  and 
steam  supplies,  including  wrought  iron  steam, 
gas  and  water  pipe  and  fittings,  brass  and  iron 
valves,  steam  coils,  radiators,  etc.,  pumps  and  in- 
jectors, boiler  fittings,  steam  and  hot  water  heat- 
ing apparatus.  Heating  of  public  buildings  and 
private  resiliences  is  made  a  special  feature,  and 
reference  is  given  to  many  of  the  more  substan- 
tial and  conspicuous  structures  of  the  city  and 
vicinity  furnished  by  this  popular  house.  Buck- 
eye force  pumps  and  wind  engines  are  for  sale 
here,  as  well  as  a  well-selected  and  choice  line  of 
gas  stoves  and  gas  fixtures.  Mr.  Gay  is  prepared 
to  furnish  estimates  for  the  fittings  for  lighting, 
heating,  ventilation  or  drainage  of  public  build- 
ings, factories,  stores  or  private  dwellings.  He 
employs  none  but  the  best  of  skilled  labor,  places 
his  prices  and  charges  at  uniformly  low  figures, 
and  guarantees  satisfactory  work  in  every  in- 
stance. Mr.  Gay  is  a  native  of  Nashua,  and  is 
therefore  completely  identified  with  the  commer- 
cial interests  and  general  welfare  of  the  city.  He 
is  a  member  of  the  F.  and  A.  M.,  and  is  recog- 
nized as  a  business  man  of  enterprise  and  pro- 
gressiveness. 


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CITY    OF    NASHUA. 


Nashua  Card  and  Glazed  Paper  Com- 
pany, Manufacturers  of  Cardboard,  Glazed  Pa- 
per, etc.,  No.  12  Pearson  Street. — Thirty-eight 
years  existence  marks  the  history  of  the 
widely-known  and  flourishing  house  which  is  the 
subject  of  the  present  sketch,  whose  career  since 
its  inception  has  been  a  record  of  steady  progress, 
and  one  that  has  become  a  concedediy  leading 
and  representative  house  in  its  line.  Founded  in 
a  comparatively  small  way  in  1849  by  the  firm 
of  Gill  &  Co.,  various  changes  occurred  in  the 
designation  of  the  firm  during  the  subsequent 
twenty  years,  until  in  1869  the  present  company 
was  organized,  a  charter  for  that  purpose  having 
been  obtained  three  years  previously.  The  pres- 
ent plant  was  built  one  year  after  organization, 
but  has  been  added  to  from  time  to  time  as  the 
continuously  increasing  demands  upon  the  facili- 
ties necessitated.  The  premises  at  the  present 
writing  comprise  a  main  building  of  substantial 
character  three  stories  in  height,  with  a  floorage 
area  of  30,000  square  feet,  with  three-storied  wing 
32x65  feet  in  dimensions.  The  works  are  fully 
equipped  with  all  the  modern  tools  and  appli- 
ances and  automatic  labor-saving  machinery.  An 
average  of  one  hundred  skilled  operatives  are 
employed  in  the  various  departments,  and  the 
output  reaches  the  extremely  large  aggregate  of 
from  six  to  eight  tons  per  day.  The  products  of 
the  house  consist  of  cardboard  of  all  kinds,  and 
glazed,  plated,  enameled  and  embossed  papers  of 
every  description.  The  raw  material  for  stock  is 
carefully  selected,  and  every  process  of  manufac- 
ture is  carefully  watched  and  followed  through 
to  completion,  resulting  in  the  high  grade  of 
goods  which  have  become  so  popular  wherever 
introduced.  The  trade  of  the  house  extends  to 
all  the  principal  cities  of  the  Union,  and  is  mostly 
confined  to  the  leading  jobbers  in  their  line.  Mr. 
H.  W.  Gilman  holds  the  dual  office  of  president 
and  treasurer,  and  gives  his  undivided  attention 
and  the  benefit  of  his  many  years  of  practical  ex- 
perience to  the  furthering  of  the  interests  of  this 
important  and  far-reaching  industry.  The  board 
of  directors  consists  of  Messrs.  J.  W.  White,  Chas. 
H.  Hill,  W.  V.  Gilman,  and  the  president,  mem- 
ber de  facto.  The  names  of  all  of  these  gentle- 
men are  synonymous  with  probity  and  integrity, 
and  they  are  highly  regarded  in  mercantile  and 
manufacturing  circles  for  their  honorable  busi- 
ness methods. 


Nashua  Steam  Press  and  Boiler 
Works,  J.  J.  Crawford  &  Son,  Proprietors. — 
Among  the  many  important  manufactories  which 
the  thriving  city  of  Nashua  can  properly  and 
justly  boast  of,  an  establishment  which  has  a  dis- 
tinctive individuality  to  a  large  degree  is  that 
forming  the  subject  of  the  present  sketch.  This 
enterprise  was  originally  inaugurated  in  1867  by 
the  firm  of  Dobbins  &  Crawford,  at  Lowell,  Mass., 
and  Mr.  Crawford  in  assuming  the  entire  control 
and  management  of  the  business  in  1873,  at  the 
same  time  removed  the  plant  to  this  city,  and  in 
1885  associated  his  son  with  him  in  the  business, 
since  which  time  the  designation  of  the  firm  has 
been  J.  J.  Crawford  &  Son,  and  the  works  are 
widely  known  as  the  Nashua  Steam  Press  and 
Boiler  Works.  The  premises  occupied  consist  of 
a  commodious  and  substantial  structure  with 
nearly  8,000  square  feet  of  floorage  area,  com- 


pletely equipped  with  all  modern  machinery, 
appliances  and  apparatus,  the  motive  power  being 
steam.  Twenty-five  skilled  workmen  are  em- 
ployed, and  every  facility  furnished  for  the  con- 
venient construction  of  their  popular  productions, 
which  consist  of  hydraulic  and  patented  pcwer 
presses,  with  patented  hollow  steam  press  plates 
and  connections,  also  steam  boilers,  rotary  bleach- 
ers, water  and  oil  tanks,  and  plate  iron  work  of 
all  kinds,  rotary  boilers,  cupolas,  iron  doors, 
shutters,  penstocks,  quarter  turns,  etc.,  for  water 
wheel  work,  etc.,  etc.  A  leading  specialty  is 
made  of  their  improved  patented  power  screw 
press,  for  manufacturers  of  woolen  and  worsted 
goods,  shawls,  cloths,  hosiery,  and  all  kinds  of 
goods  which  require  to  be  hot  pressed,  also  baling 
presses  for  cotton  or  any  other  kind  of  goods  for 
which  a  powerful  press  is  desirable.  J.  J.  Craw- 
ford &  Son  own  all  the  patents  ever  granted  in 
this  country  on  these  presses,  plates  and  connec- 
tions (seven  in  number),  and  have  specially  su- 
perior facilities  for  furnishing  the  very  best  steam, 
plate  press  or  baling  press  in  the  market  at  uni- 
formly low  prices.  For  those  preferring  hy- 
draulic presses  the  company  is  prepared  to  fur- 
nish a  very  superior  press,  with  cast  steel, 
wrought  iron,  or  gun  iron  cylinders,  with  pumps 
of  unexceptionable  construction.  Hundreds  of 
these  presses  are  in  use  by  the  large  manufactur- 
ers throughout  the  country,  and  their  unanimous 
eulogy  of  their  practicability  and  utility  speaks* 
volumes  for  their  popularity.  Those  entering 
into  business  relations  with  this  reliable  and  rep- 
resentative house,  may  do  so  with  implicit  confi- 
dence in  their  integrity  and  honorable  dealings, 
as  also  with  the  assurance  that  their  interests 
will  be  fully  and  entirely  considered  in  the  case 
of  each  and  every  transaction. 

George  E.  Wheat,  Foreign  and  Domestic 
Dry  Goods,  etc.,  No.  2  Noyes  Block. — This  store 
has  a  floorage  area  of  over  5.0CO  square  feet,  and 
has  exceptionally  advantageous  connections  with 
the  leading  importers  and  manufacturers  of  the 
large  business  centres,  and  secure  their  goods  on 
the  most  favorable  terms.  A  staff  of  six  assist- 
ants are  employed  in  the  various  departments, 
and  all  customers  are  waited  upon  promptly  and 
politely,  all  operations  of  the  house  being  con- 
ducted upon  the  most  systematic  plan.  All  the 
most  desirable  dry  goods,  including  blankets, 
flannels,  table  linens,  prints,  cotton  cloths,  gloves, 
ginghams,  hosiery,  underwear,  corsets,  etc. ;  a^o 
ladies'  and  children's  cloaks,  of  which  they  make 
a  leading  feature,  dress  find  cloak  buttons,  luces, 
neckwear,  ribbons,  handkerchiefs,  yarns  and  a 
splendid  line  of  Berlin  zephyr,  worsteds,  German- 
town  yarn,  Scotch  yarn,  knitting  silks,  flcsses, 
arrasene  chenille,  felting.  Orders  for  stamping 
and  pinking  are  promptly  executed,  while  a 
complete  assortment  of  Harper's  Bazaar  patterns 
are  kept  constantly  on  hand.  A  millinery  de- 
partment is  a  feature  with  the  house,  and  a  fine 
line  of  goods  of  every  desciption  pertaining  to 
ladies'  hats  and  bonnets,  and  children's  headwear 
is  kept  constantly  on  hand.  Mr.  Wheat  has  been 
established  here  for  eight  years.  He  is  a  member 
of  the  Pilgrim  Fathers,  and  Golden  Cross,  and 
was  born  in  this  county,  he  is  an  enterprising, 
wide-awake  merchant,  and  a  citizen  of  integrity 
and  probity. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


133 


A.  P.  Hendrick,  Jeweler  and  Engraver, 
Dealer  in  Gold  and  Silver  Watches,  Clocks,  Solid 
Silver  and  Silver  Plated  Ware,  Finest  Quality  of 
Spectacles  and  Eye  Glasses.  Goods  sold,  Engraved 
Free  at  Short  Notice.  Special  Attention  given  to 
the  Repairing  of  Fine  Watches  and  French 
Clocks,  No.  35  Main  Street. — One  of  the  lead- 
ing representative  engravers  and  jewelers 
of  Nashua  is  Mr.  A.  P.  Hendrick,  who  has 
been  established  in  the  business  since  1871.  The 
store,  which  is  20x70  feet  in  area,  is  neatly  fitted 
up  with  plate  glass  show  cases,  and  ornamental 
counters,  and  contains  a  general  line  of  new  style 
fashionable  jewelry  of  every  description,  also 
gold  and  silver  watches,  clocks,  solid  silver  and 
silver  plated  ware  in  new,  beautiful  designs.  Mr. 
Hendrick  is  a  practical  jeweler,  watchmaker  and 
engraver,  with  an  experience  of  thirty-six  years, 
and  repairs  and  regulates  clocks  and  watches  and 
repairs  jewelry,  and  executes  engraving  in  the 
highest  style  of  the  art.  All  goods  purchased  of 
him  are  engraved  with  full  name  or  monogram 
free  of  charge.  A  full  assortment  of  the  finest 
spectacles,  eye  glasses  and  optical  goods  is  always 
kept  on  sale,  and  a  special  business  is  made  of 
properly  adjusting  glasses  to  suit  the  eye.  Mr. 
Hendrick,  who  was  born  at  Keene,  in  this 
state,  has  had  thirty-six  years  experience  in  the 
watch  and  jewelry  business.  Mr.  Hendrick  be- 
longs to  a  class  of  our  estimable  citizens  to  whom 
the  coming  generation  will  do  well  to  immitate. 
In  other  words,  he  is  a  self-made  man,  starting 
in  the  Avorld  at  an  early  age,  without  the  advant- 
ages of  the  present  day,  but  by  close  and  earnest 
application  to  his  occupation  has  placed  himself 
in  the  front  rank  as  a  merchant  in  his  line.  Mr. 
Hendrick  has  been  a  member  of  the  K.  W.  Lodge 
of  I.  O.  O.  F.  for  a  period  of  twenty-two  years, 
holding  the  position  of  R.  W.  D.  Grand  Master 
of  the  above  lodge,  which  he  resigned  by  letter 
in  1879,  but  still  holds  a  membership  in  good 
standing. 


A.  B.  Winil,  Manufacturer  of  and  Dealer  in 
Confectionery,  Cake  and  Ice  Cream. — Mr.  Winn 
was  born  in  Massachusetts,  but  has  been  a  resi- 
dent of  this  city  since  1871,  and  being  a  practical 
and  experienced  confectioner,  he  founded  this 
establishment  in  1876.  The  premises  are  of 
ample  dimensions  and  consist  of  a  well-fitted  up 
store  and  ice  cream  parlor  and  candy  factory,  em- 
ployment being  furnished  to  a  number  of  hands. 
The  stock  in  the  store  presents  a  singularly 
agreeable  array  of  things,  wholesome,  flavorsome, 
delicate  and  aromatic.  Purity  is  one  of  the  main 
essentials  with  these  goods,  and  in  this  establish- 
ment nothing  is  used  but  the  purest  and  best, 
and  no  deleterious  article  of  any  kind  is  allowed 
for  coloring,  flavoring  or  ingredient.  The  can- 
dies are  at  all  times  fresh,  as  are  the  pastries  and 
ice  cream,  specialties  being  made  in  candies  such 
as  fine  box  goods,  marrons  glacies,  bon-bons,  car- 
amels, chocolates,  etc.,  while  he  is  prepared  to 
furnish  the  public  with  the  choicest  pastries, 
wedding,  fruit,  pound,  sponge  and  other  varieties 
of  cake,  and  the  ice  creams  are  flavored  with  all 
the  standard  fruits,  etc.  He  makes  a  specialty 
of  furnishing  balls,  parties,  weddings,  receptions, 
church  fairs  and  festivals,  picnics,  excursions, 
and  also  has  a  very  large  family  trade  derived 
principally  from  among  our  wealthiest  citizens. 


Barr  &  Co.,  Hardware,  Iron,  Steel,  etc.,  No. 
70  Main  Street. — This  old  and  reliable  hardware 
house  was  originally  established  in  1845,  and 
continued  under  the  same  management  for  a 
quarter,  of  a  century,  when  Matthew  Barr,  the 
founder,  was  succeeded  by  the  three  gentlemen 
who  form  the  present  copartnership,  and  who 
have  continued  the  old  designation,  on  account 
of  the  enviable  reputation  and  prestige  so  long 
ago  inaugurated  by  the  original  proprietor.  This 
establishment  enjoys  the  distinction  and  advan- 
tage of  being  the  oldest  as  well  as  the  leading 
house  in  its  line  in  the  city,  and  is  most  centrally 
located  at  No.  70  Main  street,  where  the  premises 
occupied  consist  of  a  store  and  basement,  each 
40x80  feet  in  dimensions,  and  having  an  aggregate 
floorage  area  of  nearly  7,000  square  feet.  The 
stock  consists  of  a  lull  and  complete  line  of 
hardware  of  every  description,  cutlery,  fishing 
tackle,  sporting  goods,  etc.,  iron  and  steel  agri- 
cultural implements,  paints,  oils,  etc.  The  supplies 
in  all  departments  are  purchased  in  large  quanti- 
ties direct  from  the  producers  and  heavy  dealers, 
and  especial  advantages  are  in  consequence  given 
to  their  patrons  in  the  way  of  prices,  which  are 
always  uniformly  low,  while  the  high  quality  on 
which  their  wide  popularity  is  based  is  sedulously 
maintained.  Messrs.  Barnard,  Kittredge  and 
Barr  are  natives  of  New  Hampshire,  and  having 
served  as  clerks  in  the  employ  of  the  founder  for 
many  years,  were  eminently  qualified  to  prosecute 
the  business,  and  to  continue  its  record  for  fair 
and  honorable  dealing.  The  house  employs  four 
assistants,  and  its  trade  extends  to  a  considerable 
area  of  the  surrounding  country.  An  Al  stock  is 
always  carried,  and  customers  are  invariably 
guaranteed  complete  satisfaction  in  the  case  of 
each  and  every  purchase. 


C.  R.  Cotton  &  Co.,  Wholesale  and  Retail 
Grocers,  Corner  of  Main  and  Water  Streets. — The 
house  of  C.  R.  Cotton  &  Co.  is  one  of  the  most 
substantial  mercantile  concerns  in  the  state,  and 
is  a  leading  representative  in  this  city  of  the  great 
growing  industry  of  the  country.  The  business 
was  founded  in  1875  by  Cotton  &  Thomas,  and 
nine  years  afterward  the  present  firm  succeeded 
to  the  business.  The  house  has  been  managed 
with  a  practical  ability  and  judicious  enterprise 
that  has  made  it  a  continuous  success,  the  sales 
annually  reaching  a  very  handsome  figure.  The 
firm  deals  extensively  in  imported  and  fancy 
groceries  of  every  description,  and  the  stock  carried 
embraces  everything  known  to  the  grocery  trade, 
including  teas,  coffees,  flours,  sugars,  spices  and 
foreign  and  domestic  table  luxuries,  such  as  pre- 
serves, pickles,  catsups,  mincemeats,  etc.  The 
premises  occupied  consist  of  a  commodious  store 
and  basement,  each  having  a  floorage  area  of 
about  1,800  square  feet.  And  beside  their  large 
city  patronage,  an  extensive  trade  is  enjoyed 
extending  over  a  large  section  of  the  surrounding 
country,  their  business  being  of  both  a  wholesale 
and  retail  character.  Mr.  Cotton  is  a  native  of 
this  state,  while  Mr.  Allton  was  born  in  Maine. 
The  house  is  a  prominent  factor  in  the  commer- 
cial prosperity  of  the  city,  while  the  members  of 
the  firm  are  widely  known  as  gentlemen  of  pro- 
gressive spirit  whose  every  representation  is 
entitled  to  the  utmost  consideration  and  confi- 
dence. 


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CITY  OF  NASHUA. 


C.  H.  Nutt,  Hardware,  Iron,  Steel,  etc.,  Nos. 
1  and  2  Nutt's  Building. — This  house  is  one  of 
the  old  reliable  landmarks  of  the  city,  having 
been  founded  in  1824  by  the  Nashua  Manufactur- 
ing Co.,  who  sold  out  to  Isaac  Spaulding  in  1826, 
who  was  succeeded  in  1837  by  Kendall  &  Gould, 
who  in  turn  were  succeeded  by  the  firm  of  Mon- 
roe &  Saylor  in  1840,  and  Mr.  C.  H.  Nutt,  the 
present  proprietor,  acquired  the  business  in  1852. 
The  premises  occupied  by  this  house  consist  of 
two  floors  and  basement  having  a  total  ground 
room  of  nearly  16,000  square  feet.  The  stock  car- 
ried is  at  all  times  large  and  complete  in  variety, 
and  comprises  hardware,  cutlery,  fishing  tackle, 
sporting  goods,  iron,  steel,  paints,  glass,  saws, 
belting,  agricultural  implements,  etc.,  and  the 
trade  extends  over  a  considerable  area  of  the  sur- 
rounding country.  It  is  both  wholesale  and  re- 
tail in  its  character,  and  the  prices  quoted  for 
standard  goods  are  uniformly  low,  the  result  of 
the  large  and  direct  purchases  from  the  producers 
and  heaviest  dealers.  Mr.  Nutt  is  a  native  of 
Tingsborough,  Mass., but,  having  been  a  resident 
of  Nashua  for  a  half  a  century,  he  is  most  com- 
pletely identified  with  the  city  and  its  interests. 
He  was  a  member  of  the  first  city  council,  and 
has  filled  the  office  of  town  clerk  before  the  city 
was  incorporated.  He  is  a  director  in  both  the 
Nashua  Water  and  Gas  Works,  and  is  a  trustee 
of  the  City  Savings  Bank  and  the  N.  H.  Banking 
Co.  It  is  needless  to  add  that  he  has  always  de- 
served and  retained  the  respect  and  confidence  of 
his  fellow  citizens  by  his  correct  principles  and 
sound  integrity,  and  he  is  fairly  and  fully  en- 
titled to  the  large  measure  of  success  which  he 
has  attained  to  in  the  enterprise  he  has  so  long 
had  the  management  and  control  of. 


E.  Li.  Shattuck,  I>.  D.  S.,  Dentist,  Bea- 
sorn  Block. — Dr.  Shattuck  was  born  in  Andover, 
Mass.,  and  graduated  with  very  distinguished 
honors  at  the  Harvard  Dental  College,  and  came 
to  this  city  and  established  himself  in  the  prac- 
tice of  his  profession  in  1887,  and  although  not  so 
long  in  the  profession  as  many  others,  by  his  ex- 
perience and  thorough  knowledge  of  every  detail 
of  dentistry,  he  has  acquired  a  reputation  for  skill 
and  reliability  not  often  accorded  to  much  older 
persons  in  the  business.  His  reception  and  oper- 
ating rooms  are  very  handsomely  and  appropri- 
ately fitted  up.  The  different  preparations  of 
cocoaine  and  vapors  for  the  alleviation  of  pain  in 
sensitive  teeth,  previous  to  tilling  with  gold,  pla- 
tina,  composition,  etc.,  or  extraction,  have  proved 
of  great  success  in  his  hands.  He  also  devotes  es- 
pecial attention  to  the  making  of  artificial  teeth 
on  gold,  silver,  rubber  or  any  of  the  plates  now  in 
use  and  in  this  branch  cannot  be  surpassed,  and 
his  charges  are  extremely  moderate.  Dr.  Shat- 
tuck is  an  active  and  valued  member  of  the  Free 
and  Accepted  Masons,  also  of  the  order  of  Odd 
Fellows. 


George  Phelps  &  Son,  Coal,  Hollis  Street 
Coal  Yard  ;  Office  in  S.  D.  Chandler's  Grain  Store, 
Corner  of  Main  and  Hollis  Streets. — Supplying 
the  citizens  of  Nashua  and  the  adjacent  sections  of 
country  with  requisite  articles  of  fuel  is  quite  an 
important  business,  and  is  carried  on  extensively 
by  Messrs.  George  Phelps  &  Son,  whose  coal 
yard  is  situated  on  Hollis  street  on  the  line  of  the 


Boston  and  Maine  railroad  and  Worcester  and 
Nashua  division,  with  which  it  is  connected  by  a 
side  track.  It  is  well  fitted  up  and  provided  with 
conveniences  for  business  purposes,  and  has  a  ca- 
pacily  for  the  storage  of  1,500  tons  of  coal.  The 
best  qualities  of  coal  only  is  supplied  by  the  firm 
who  receive  it  direct  from  the  mines  and  supply 
a  large  wholesale  and  retail  demand  at  the  very 
lowest  market  quotations.  Mr.  George  Phelps, 
who  established  the  business  in  1870,  was  born  in 
Massachusetts,  but  has  resided  in  the  state  of 
New  Hampshire  since  the  above  date.  His  son 
and  copartner,  Mr.  Arthur  W.  Phelps,  was  born 
in  Worcester,  Mass.,  and  has  been  associated  in 
business  with  his  father  about  a  year.  He  holds 
the  position  of  city  weigher,  and  is  one  of  the 
most  enterprising  among  our  popular  young  busi- 
ness men. 


G.  C.  Shattuck,  Dealer  in  Investment  Se- 
curities, Rooms  Nos.  7  and  8  Howard  Block. — 
The  subject  of  this  sketch  was  for  many  years  en- 
gaged in  the  flour  and  grain  trade,  having  only 
within  a  year  past  inaugurated  his  present  enter- 
prise, but,  as  a  result  of  the  enviable  local  repu- 
tation he  has  established  and  maintained  in  the 
community,  he  has  already  acquired  a  large  and 
influential  patronage,  including  among  his  cus- 
tomers many  of  the  leading  capitalists  and  inves- 
tors of  the  city  and  state.  He  is  the  authorized 
agent  for  Ihe  well-known  and  reliable  banking^ 
house  of  Cordley,  Young  &  Fuller,  of  No.  121 
Devonshire  street,  Boston,  and  through  this  firm 
orders  are  executed  in  the  Boston  and  New  York 
markets.  The  offices  are  located  in  Howard's 
Block,  the  appointments  being  of  an  attractive 
and  convenient  character,  and  the  services  of  three 
assistants  are  required  to  properly  and  expedi- 
tiously  meet  the  demands  upon  the  facilities  for 
investment  offered.  Mr.  Shattuck  is  a  native  of 
Nashua,  and  is  firmly  identified  with  the  best  in- 
terests and  the  commercial  prosperity  of  the  city. 
He  is  a  trustee  of  the  Nashua  Savings  Bank,  and 
has  been  called  by  his  fellow  citizens  on  various 
occasions  to  fill  the  responsible  positions  of  select- 
man, councilman,  alderman,  member  of  the  school 
committee,  etc. 

P.  A.  Kendall,  Manufacturer  of  and  Dealer 
in  all  Kinds  of  Saws,  Railroad  Avenue. — A  promi- 
nent manufacturer  and  dealer  in  all  kinds  of 
saws  in  the  city  of  Nashua  is  Mr.  P.  A.  Kendall. 
Mr.  Kendall  was  born  in  Londonderry,  N.  H., 
and  became  a  resident  of  this  city  in  1875.  The 
business  now  conducted  by  him  was  established 
originally  by  Mr.  L.  D.  Boynton  in  1880,  who 
was  succeeded  by  the  present  proprietor  in  1882. 
His  factory  and  storeroom  are  of  ample  dimen- 
sions and  thoroughly  equipped  with  all  the  best 
and  latest  improved  machinery  required  in  the 
business,  and  he  is  prepared  to  fill  orders  for  any 
number  of  saws  of  any  description  at.  shortest 
notice  and  lowest  prices.  Saw  riling  of  every  de- 
scription is  done  to  order  in  the  best  workman- 
like manner,  also  cross-cut  and  circular  saws  are 
re-toothed  and  gummed,  and  special  attention  is 
yiven  to  truing  all  kinds  of  circular  saws.  Mr. 
Kendall  keeps  constantly  on  hand  a  superb  line 
of  hand,  wood  and  cross-cut  saws  which  are  un- 
surpassed in  this  section  of  the  country,  and 
which  have  a  wide  sale. 


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135 


G.  B.  McQuesteii,  West  India  Goods  and 
Groceries,  No.  29  Bridge  Street. — A  truly  repre- 
sentative house,  and  beyond  all  question  or  argu- 
ment the  largest  and  finest  grocery  establishment 
in  the  city,  is  that  of  G.  B.  McQuesten,  located  at 
No.  29  Bridge  street.  The  premises  consist  of  a 
fine  large  store  and  basement  50x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  containing  altogether  fully  10,000 
square  feet  of  floorage  area.  All  of  this  extensive 
space  is  fully  and  completely  stocked  from  floor 
to  ceiling  with  a  choice  and  critically  selected 
stock  of  West  India  goods.  Groceries,  both  staple 
and  fancy,  meats,  provisions,  flour,  grain,  crockery, 
etc.,  and  all  quoted  at  uniformly  low  prices. 
This  important  and  far  reaching  supply  mart 
was  originally  established  thirty  years  ago  by  Mr. 
J.  B.  McQuesten,  who  founded  the  enterprise  on 
just  and  equitable  business  principles,  and  it  has 
been  the  study  and  practice  of  his  son  and  succes- 
sor to  maintain  the  enviable  reputation  he  labored 
so  sedulously  to  inaugurate.  Seven  active  and 
competent  assistants  in  connection  with  three 
delivery  wagons  are  required  to  meet  the  local 
demand  upon  the  retail  department,  while  the 
drafts  upon  the  large  and  completely  assorted 
stock  in  bulk  by  the  smaller  retail  trade  in  the 
vicinity,  make  a  large  item  in  the  aggregate  sales. 
Mr.  McQuesten,  having  been  so  long  associated 
•with  his  father,  is  completely  educated  in  every 
detail  of  the  business,  and  gives  each  feature  the 
benefit  of  his  practiced  judgment  and  supervision. 
He  is  still  a  comparatively  young  man,  and  always 
solicitious  for  the  highest  welfare  of  his  native 
city  of  Nashua,  and  in  the  best  interests  of  the 
state. 


S.  S.  Jackman  &  Co.,  Engineers  and  Con- 
tractors, No.  85  West  Pearl  Street. — This  enter- 
prising and  popular  house  was  originally  estab- 
lished in  1866  by  Mr.  S.  S.  Jackman,  the  present 
«enior  partner,  and  ten  years  later  Mr.  F.  O.  Ray 
was  admitted  to  partnership,  and  the  business  has 
since  been  conducted  under  the  firm  name  of  S. 
S.  Jackraan  &  Co.  The  premises  occupied  consist 
of  a  roomy  and  conveniently  arranged  store  and 
workroom,  with  a  floorage  area  of  1,400  square 
feet.  The  business  is  that  of  engineers  and  con- 
tractors for  high  and  low  pressure,  steam  and  hot 
water  heating.  They  are  also  manufacturers  of  deal- 
ers in  gas  fixtures,  steam,  gas  and  water  pipe  of  all 
kinds,  brass  and  iron,  steam  and  water  fittings, 
plumbers'  stock,  rubber  hose  and  pumps  of  every 
description.  A  specialty  is  made  of  house  heating 
and  the  house  refers  with  confidence  to  very  many 
of  the  residents  of  the  city  and  vicinity.  Steam, 
gas  fitting  and  plumbing  are  promptly  executed, 
while  expert  workmen  are  employed  for  all 
branches  of  their  business.  All  work  is  warranted, 
and  complete  satisfaction  guaranteed  in  each  and 
every  piece  of  work  undertaken.  An  Al  stock  is 
carried  in  every  line,  and  the  trade  is  by  no 
meansconfined  to  the  limits  of  the  city,  extending 
as  it  does  over  a  large  area  of  the  surrounding 
country.  Mr.  Jackman  is  a  native  of  New 
Hampshire,  while  Mr.  Ray  was  born  in  Maine, 
both  have  had  large  practical  experience  in  their 
craft,  Mr.  Jackman  having  been  in  the  same  line 
for  thirty-five  years.  He  is  a  member  in  good 
standing  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  while  Mr.  Ray  is  a 
member  of  the  same  organization  as  well  as  of  the 
F.  and  A.  M. 


H.  M.  Goodrich,  Furnaces,  Stoves,  Tin- 
ware, Pumps,  etc.,  No.  2  Goodrich  Block,  Main 
Street. — This  house  is  pre-eminently  a  landmark 
among  the  old  time  business  concerns  of  Nashua, 
and  has  a  history  dating  back  for  two-thirds  of 
a  century.  The  house  was  originally  founded  in 
1822  by  Reuben  Goodrich,  and  conducted  success- 
fully by  him  for  nearly  forty  years,  his  son,  the 
present  proprietor,  succeeding  to  the  business  in 
1860,  since  which  time  he  has  been  the  sole  pro- 
prietor. The  house  is  the  oldest,  and  concededly 
the  leading  one  in  its  line  in  the  city,  and  acquires 
its  large  patronage  not  only  from  a  liberal  pro- 
portion of  the  residents  of  the  city,  but  also 
from  a  large  area  of  the  surrounding  country. 
The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  commodious 
store  and  basement,  the  latter  being  used  as  a  tin 
and  sheet  iron  manufactory  and  stove  warehouse, 
having  an  aggregate  floorage  area  of  nearly  5,000 
square  feet.  The  stock  carried  is  at  all  times 
large  and  complete  in  the  various  lines  which 
comprise  furnaces,  ranges,  stoves,  tin-ware,  pumps, 
refrigerators,  etc.,  also  lead  pipe,  sheet  lead,  sheet 
iron,  brass,  japanned,  britannia,  copper,  wooden, 
glass  and  plated  ware.  A  full  line  ot  kitchen 
furnishing  goods,  toys  and  fireworks  is  also 
carried.  Plumbers'  material,  ana  plumbing  done 
to  order,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  slate  and  tin 
roofing.  A  staff  of  skilled  workmen  are  em- 
ployed, and  repairing  of  all  kinds  pertaining  to 
their  line  is  effected  promptly  and  satisfactorily, 
while  the  prices  charged  are  uniformly  low. 
Mr.  Goodrich  has  a  thoroughly  practical  knowl- 
edge in  his  several  handicrafts,  having  had  forty- 
two  years  of  active  experience.  Having  been  a 
resident  of  Nashua  for  a  long  term  of  years,  he 
is  fully  identified  with  the  best  interests  of  the 
city.  He  was  formerly  president  of  the  Under- 
bill Edge  Tool  Co.,  a  director  of  the  Promicoek 
Bank,  and  justice  of  the  peace  for  the  state,  also 
served  on  the  Governor's  staff  from  1872  to  1874 
inclusive,  and  auditor  of  the  books  of  the  N.  &  L 
K.  R.  Co.  for  several  years. 


"William  Hall,  Flour,  Grain,  Hay,  Straw, 
Lime,  etc.,  Railroad  Buildings,  R.  R.  Square. — 
This  house  was  originally  established  in  1840  by 
Gilman  Shattuck,  and  passed  down  from  father  to 
son,  the  former  having  died  in  1860.  Mr.  Shat- 
tuck, Jr.,  formed  a  copartnership  in  1876  with 
Mr.  Hall,  and  ten  years  later  Mr.  Hall  succeeded 
to  the  proprietorship.  The  premises  consists  of  a 
substantial  three-storied  building  50x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  having  altogether  some  15,000  square 
feet  of  floorage  room,  and  the  stock,  which  is  at 
all  times  large,  consists  ot  flour,  grain,  hay,  straw, 
lime,  plaster,  cement,  salt,  calcined  plaster,  plas- 
tering hair,  etc.  The  trade  is  principally  whole- 
sale, and  a  very  large  country  patronage  is  en- 
joyed. Five  assistants  are  required  to  properly 
and  expeditiously  meet  the  demands  upon  the 
facilities  of  the  house,  while  all  mail  orders  are 
promptly  and  accurately  filled.  Mr.  Hall  is  a 
native  of  Mason,  N.  H.,  but  came  to  this  city  in 
1857,  and  was  associated  with  other  lines  of  trade 
before  connecting  himself  with  his  present  enter- 
prise. He  is  justly  entitled  to  the  high  position 
he  holds  in  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  his  fel- 
low citizens,  and  is  properly  considered  an  import- 
ant factor  in  the  development  of  the  city's  re- 
sources. 


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CITY  OF  NASHUA. 


LOCKE'S  EXPANDING  ELASTIC  ARBOR, 

FOR.    ZDEKTTISTS'    TJSE. 


MANUFACTURED  BY  G.  S.  LOCKE  &  CO.,  NASHUA,  N.H. 


PATENTED  NOV.  23,  1875. 


I*.  F.  Locke,  Surgeon,  Physician  and  Den- 
tist, Main  Street. — The  city  of  Nashua  is  to  be 
congratulated  upon  having  in  their  midst  such 
an  enterprising  and  liberal  a  citizen,  of  so  ingen- 
ious and  fertile  a  brain,  as  has  been  developed  in 


the  case  of  Dr.  L.  F.  Locke,  A.  M.,  M.  D.,  fellow 
of  the  American  Scientific  Association ;  also  mem- 
ber of  several  medical  societies.  At  the  rooms  of 
this  popular  physician,  surgeon  and  dentist  on 
Main  street  can  be  seen  several  practical  speci- 


So  great  is  the  improvement  of  this  instrument 
over  the  usual  process  that  when  the  nominal 
cost  of  a  complete  set  of  eight  different  sizes,  only 
$2.00,  is  considered,  no  dentist  can  consistently  be 
without  its  convenient  assistance,  even  for  the 
construction  of  a  single  set  of  teeth.  The  arbor 
is  of  six  and  eight  different  sizes,  easily  fitted  to 
any  lathe.  So  popular  has  this  arbor  become 
with  the  profession  that  it  finds  a  ready  sale  at 
all  of  the  dental  depots  of  the  country.  A  price 
list  of  the  different  sizes  and  portions  of  sets  will 
be  sent  on  application  and  all  orders  accompanied 
with  the  amount  of  price  will  be  promptly  filled. 
Another  useful  device  is  a  splint  for  use  in  the 
case  of  fractured  jaw,  which  is  the  result  of  tak- 
ing a  wax  impression  of  the  injured  section  and 
making  a-  foira  which  holds  the  jaw  in  position 
without  inconvenience  to  the  patient.  To  Dr. 
Locke's  credit  may  also  be  charged  the  invention 
and  introduction  of  an  extremely  convenient  as 
well  as  valuable  adjunct  to  the  farmer's  success 
in  the  shape  of  an  artificial  nurse  or  foster  mother 
for  young  pigs,  lambs,  calves,  etc.  An  effective 
means  of  saving  the  young  pigs  is  illustrated  on 
this  page,  which  is  a  very  simple  affair,  consisting 
of  a  tin  pail  having  several  small  spouts  near  the 
bottom  and  upon  each  spout  an  india  rubber  nip- 
ple. It  is  equally  servicable  in  the  rearing  of 
young  dogs,  lambs  or  even  calves  under  like  cir- 
cumstances. Dr.  Locke  is  also  the  inventor  of  a 


mens  of  his  inventive  genius.  Pre-eminent  among 
the  number  is  his  Expanding  Elastic  Arbor, 
which  entirely  supersedes  the  file  and  scraper, 
and  completely  obviates  the  annoyance  of  soiled 
or  sore  fingers  in  the  roughing  down,  smoothing 
up  and  polishing  of  rubber  and  celuloid  work. 
Its  simplicity  of  construction  is  a  salient  feature. 


specially  convenient  portable  generator  of  laugh- 
ing gas  (as  it  is  called),  which  young  dentists  will 
find  a  valuable  aid  to  them  in  the  practice  of  their 
profession,  a  cut  of  which  is  also  displayed  here- 
with. Being  a  finished  and  thoroughly  educated 
physician  and  surgeon  as  well  as  dentist  his  val- 
uable time  is  completely  occupied.  He  is  ready 


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137 


to  receive  propositions  from  parties  with  capital 
desirous  of  availing  themselves  of  the  opportunity 
here  presenting  itself  for  introducing  and  placing 
his  inventions  with  the  trade  or  customers.  All 
communications  should  be  addressed  to  G.  S. 
Locke  &  Co.,  P.  O.  Box  494,  Nashua,  New  Hamp- 
shire. To  Dr.  Locke  the  city  of  Nashua  is  largely 
indehted  for  a  number  of  progressive  improve- 
ments which  have  done  much  toward  the  devel- 
opment of  the  growth  of  the  city,  such  as  the 
building  of  houses  in  various  locations  and  dis- 
posing of  land  at  reduced  prices  to  manufacturers 
as  an  incentive  to  these  locating  in  Nashua,  etc. 
The  doctor,  during  the  late  Civil  War.  after  offer- 
ing his  valuable  services,  was  appointed  by  the 
State  Board  as  an.  examiner  of  state  troops,  and 
to  him  is  credited  the  first  correct  and  authentic 
report  of  the  first  battle  of  Bull  Run,  in  addition 
to  which  he  is  the  author  of  the  "  Roll  of  Honor," 
a  complete  list  in  book  form  with  notes  of  the 
soldiers  who  went  from  New  Hampshire  into  the 
service  of  their  country  during  the  Civil  War. 


McQuesten  &  Chase,  Taruic  Pond  Ice, 
Wood,  Lumber,  etc.,  No.  25  Railroad  Square. — 
This  house  was  originally  established  at  Letchfield, 
N.  H.,  1883  and  removed  to  this  city  two  years 
later,  locating  at  their  present  central  site.  The 
premises,  including  yard,  stables,  steam  wood  yard, 
etc.,havean  aggreggate  areaofover  6,000  square  feet. 
A  10  horse  power  engine  is  employed,  and  a  suffi- 
cient corpsof  workmen  to  properly  audexpeditious- 
ly  serve  the  largeand  constantly  increasing  number 
of  patrons.  Five  thousand  tons  of  the  popular 
Tarnic  pond  ice  is  handled  annually,  besides  large 
quantities  of  wood  and  lumber,  pressed  bay  and 
straw.  The  facilities  for  promptly  filling  orders 
are  unsurpassed,  while  the  stock  is  purchased  in 
such  large  quantities  that  most  advantageous 
terms  are  secured,  thus  enabling  the  house  to 
offer  inducements  to  customers  that  smaller 
dealers  cannot  afford  to  duplicate.  Both  mem- 
bers of  the  firm  are  natives  of  Letchfield,  but  are 
well  known  in  Nashua  and  vicinity,  and  theyare 
generally  regarded  as  substantial  as  well  as  rep- 
resentative business  men. 


John  Woods,  Carpetings,  Paper  Hangings, 
Window  Shades,  Books,  Stationery  etc.,  No.  5 
Noyes  Block. — This  house  was  originallv  estab- 
lished by  the  firm  of  Jaquith  &  Co.  in  1872,  Mr. 
Woods,  the  present  proprietor,  having  been  the 
junior  partner.  After  a  career  of  fourteen  years 
Mr.  Jaquith  retired  from  the  firm  and  Mr.  Woods 
assumed  the  proprietorship,  and  has  since  con- 
ducted the  business  in  his  own  name.  The 
promises  occupied  consist  of  a  fine  and  attractive 
store  containing  an  aggregate  of  about  1,800 
square  feet  of  floorage  area.  The  salesrooms  are 
filled  with  an  assortment  of  carpets  of  all  grades 
and  styles  of  manufacture  in  favorite  designs  and 
patterns,  oil-cloths  of  all  kinds,  window  curtains 
and  shades,  and  a  fine  line  of  books  and  stationary, 
etc.  This  house  enjoys  a  large  and  constantly 
increasing  patronage,  which  lias  been  secured 
mainly  by  the  standard  quality  of  the  goods,  and 
correct  business  methods  as  well  asequitanle  deal- 
ings with  each  and  every  customer.  Mr.  Woods 
is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  and  has  resided 
for  many  years  in  Nashua,  where  he  has  become 
completely  identified  with  growth  and  prosperity. 


Charles  Holmaii,  Manufacturing  Confec- 
tioner, Nos.  245  and  247  Main  Street. — This  sub- 
stantial and  widely-known  house  has,  from  its 
foundation,  more  than  twenty  year^  ago,  main- 
tained a  career  of  unbroken  prosperity.  From  an 
annual  trade  of  small  proportions,  its  transactions 
have  increased  and  expanded  until  its  sales  uow 
aggregate  over  a  quarter  of  a  million  dollars. 
The  operations  of  the  house  extend  from  Maine 
to  the  Mississippi  river.  The  premises  occupied 
comprise  a  substantial  three-storied  building, 
with  a  floorage  area  of  18,000  square  feet,  em- 
ploying seventy  to  eighty  bands.  The  produc- 
tions are  both  machine  and  hand-made,  consisting 
of  fine  American  and  French  confectionery.  The 
goods  being  absolutely  pure,  standard  in  quality, 
and  in  great  favor  throughout  the  area  over  which 
the  trade  of  the  house  is  distributed.  Cocoanut 
cakes  and  bon-bons,  gum  work,  chocolate  cream 
drops  and  goods  are  a  specialty  and  the  firm  are  also 
manufacturers  of  choice  Havana  cigars,  the 
superiority  of  quality  and  grade  of  which  gives 
them  a  ready  sale  wherever  intioduced.  A  fea- 
ture is  also  made  of  fine  druggists'  lozenges.  The 
house  is  a  thoroughly  representative  one  in  every 
sense  of  the  term,  and  a  factor  in  the  commercial 
development  and  present  status  of  Nashua.  Mr. 
Holman  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  but  having 
resided  in  Nashua  for  a  quarter  of  a  century,  he 
is  most  completely  identified  with  the  interests 
of  the  city,  and  has  held  the  office  of  alderman, 
councilman  and  mayor.  He  is  a  direclor  of  the 
First  National  Bank  of  the  city,  as  well  as  of  the 
Worcester  and  Nashua  railroad. 


Marden  &  Mygatt,  Stoves  and  Stove  Fur- 
niture, etc.,  No.  163  Main  Street. — For  the  past 
fifteen  years  this  house  has  been  a  favorite  resort 
for  the  residents  of  Nashua  and  vicinity  requiring 
articles  of  comfort  or  necessity  in  their  line.  The 
business  was  originally  established  in  1868  by  the 
firm  of  L.  E.  Gould  &  Co.,  Mr.  Marden,  of  the 
present  firm,  having  been  the  junior  partner  in 
the  firm  from  1878.  After  eleven  years  of  suc- 
cessful experience  Mr.  Gould  retired,  and  the  firm 
in  1883  became  Marden  &  Mygatt.  The  premises 
occupied  are  located  at  No.  163  Main  and  Nos.  5 
and  7  High  streets,  and  consist  of  a  conveniently 
fitted  up  and  arranged  store  and  workroom  and 
tin  shop,  the  foimer  having  a  floorage  area  of 
about  1,750  square  feet  and  the  latter  2,500  square 
feet.  Five  assistants  are  required  to  properly 
and  expeditiously  meet  the  demands  upon  their 
facilities.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the  popular 
makes  of  stoves,  ranges  and  furnaces  for  both 
heating  and  cooking,  together  with  a  complete 
assortment  of  stove  furniture;  also  tin,  sheet 
iron,  brass  and  copper  ware,  iron  and  copper 
pumps,  lead  pipe,  etc.  Mr.  Mygatt  is  a  tin  smith 
by  trade,  while  Mr.  Marden  has  devoted  many 
years  of  his  life  to  the  details  of  his  business. 
All  kinds  of  repairing  are  promptly  attended  to, 
and  a  specialty  is  made  of  tin  roofing,  furnace 
work  and  general  roofing  and  plumbing,  while 
their  prices  are  uniformly  low.  The  house  is  pre- 
pared to  contract  for  any  work  in  their  line  at 
very  reasonable  figures.  Both  gentlemen  are 
long  residents  of  Nashua,  are  members  of  the 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  intimately  connected  with  the 
licst  interests  of  the  city,  and  are  highly  respected 
citizens. 


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CITY    OF    NASHUA. 


A.  J.  Blood  &  Co.,  Dealers  in  West  India 
Goods,  Groceries,  Country  Produce,  Flour,  etc., 
No.  102  Pearl  Street,  Corner  of  Elm  Street.— This 
old  and  reliable  grocery  house  was  founded  origi- 
nally in  1857  by  Mr.  Caleb  Emery,  who  was  sub- 
sequently succeeded  by  Mr.  G.  W.  Green,  who 
conducted  the  business  very  successfully  until 
his  death  in  1881,  when  Messrs.  A.  J,  Blood  & 
Co.  succeeded,  and  under  whose  able  manage- 
ment and  liberal  dealing  the  trade  has  greatly 
increased.  The  individual  members  of  this  firm 
are  Mr.  A.  J.  Blood  and  Mr.  F.  M.  Eayrs,  both  of 
whom  are  natives  of  New  Hampshire  and  resi- 
dents of  Nashua  many  years.  The  store  occupied 
is  of  spacious  dimensions,  having  a  frontage  of 
25  feet  with  a  depth  of  almost  three  times  that 
distance.  It  is  eligibly  located  at  No.  102  Pearl 
street  on  the  corner  of  Elm.  and  iasupplied  with 
all  necessary  conveniences  for  the  comfort  of  cus- 
tomers; and  the  varied  stock  of  goods,  which 
comprises  everything  in  the  line  of  fancy  and 
staple  groceries,  including  West  India  goods,  such 
as  tine  unadulterated  sugars,  syrups,  choice  Ha- 
vana cigars,  oranges,  lemons,  bananas,  limes, 
pineapples,  etc. ;  also  fresh  new  crop  teas  from 
China  and  Japan,  fragrant  coffees  from  Mocha, 
Java  and  South  America,  canned  goods  of  every 
description,  spices,  condiments,  pure  creamery 
butter,  eggs,  cheese,  domestic  fruits  and  other 
products  of  the  farm  and  dairy,  provisions,  in 
fact,  everything  that  is  usually  found  in  all  well- 
regulated  grocery  houses.  Mr.  Blood,  before  go- 
ing into  business  for  himself,  had  a  practical  ex- 
perience as  grocery  clerk  of  twenty  years,  and  is 
thoroughly  versed  in  all  its  details,  and  being  a 
superior  judge  of  a  fine  article  this  house  has  an 
established  reputation  for  dealing  in  pure  goods 
only.  Polite  attention  is  given  to  the  wants  of 
customers  by  the  proprietors  and  their  assistants, 
and  the  store  is  kept  in  the  very  neatest  and 
cleanest  condition,  while  prices  are  at  bed-rock. 
Both  proprietors  are  popular  in  the  community, 
and  are  wide-awake  and  honorable  business  men. 
Mr.  Blood  is  an  active  and  prominent  member 
of  the  Knights  of  Honor,  while  his  partner  takes 
a  great  interest  in  the  welfare  and  prosperity  of 
the  Odd  Fellows'  Order,  and  in  the  affairs  of  the 
Knights  of  Honor. 


Harry  B.  Wheeler,  Plain  and  Ornamental 
Steam  Job  Printer,  Noye's  Block,  Main  Street. — 
Au  old  established  and  popular  concern  repre- 
senting this  interest  in  Nashua  is  that  forming  the 
subject  of  the  present  sketch.  For  nearly  a  quar- 
ter of  a  century  Mr.  Wheeler  has  been  located  in 
Nashua.  He  occupies  a  large  portion  of  an  entire 
floor  in  Noye's  Block,  with  a  superficial  area  of 
1,500  square  feet.  The  premises  are  admirably 
and  conveniently  fitted  up  for  the  purposes  of 
the  business,  and  besides  the  always  complete  as- 
sortment of  type  including  the  latest  styles,  they 
have  three  steam  presses  run  by  a  3  horse  power 
engine.  Employment  is  given  to  three  assistants, 
and  the  house  is  prepared  to  execute  with  prompt- 
ness all  classes  of  mercantile  and  legal  printing; 
also  catalogues,  pamphlets,  circulars,  price  lists, 
cards,  invitations,  etc.  Mr.  Wheeler  gives  his 
personal  attention  to  every  detail  of  the  business. 
Mr.  Wheeler  was  born  at  Amherst,  this  state,  but 
his  long  residence  here  has  completely  identified 
him  with  Nashua. 


W.  H.  Campbell,  Manufacturer  of  Paper 
Boxes. — For  the  past  twenty  years  this  house  has 
been  engaged  in  the  production  of  paper  boxes, 
the  industry  having  been  inaugurated  by  Mr.  S. 
S.  Davis  in  1867,  who  conducted  tlie  business 
with  marked  ability  and  steadily  increasing  suc- 
cess until  about  a  year  since,  when  lie  was  suc- 
ceeded by  the  present  proprietor,  who  for  the 
previous  seventeen  years  had  been  engaged  in  the 
fancy  goods  and  toy  business  in  New  York  City. 
The  premises  occupied  by  this  progressive  house 
are  located  in  the  new  electric  light  building  on 
Water  street,  and  comprise  two  floors  aggregat- 
ing a  total  floorage  area  of  over  7,000  square  feet. 
The  works  are  thoroughly  equipped  with  all  the 
latest  improved  box  making  machinery,  includ- 
ing cutters,  presses,  etc.,  and  furnishes  employ- 
ment to  from  twenty  to  forty  hands,  the  motive 
power  being  steam,  supplied  by  the  Electric 
Light  Co.,  who  have  also  equipped  the  entire 
works  with  incandescent  lights.  The  produc- 
tions consist  of  paper  boxes  of  every  description, 
new  styles  of  which  are  constantly  being  intro- 
duced, and  every  variety  is  made  to  order  at  the 
shortest  notice.  A  specialty  is  made  of  boot  and 
shoe,  confectionery,  knitting  cotton,  hosiery  and 
glove  boxes,  many  large  manufacturers  being  sup- 
plied from  this  reliable  house.  Wedding  cake 
and  ice  cream  boxes  are  constantly  on  hard,  and 
fancy  ornamental  boxes  are  made  as  required. 
The  goods  made  by  this  house  can  compete  in  all 
points,  including  style,  quality  and  price,  with ' 
those  of  any  similar  establishments  in  the  coun- 
try. Mr.  Frank  E.  Davis,  the  efficient  foreman, 
has  had  long  experience  in  the  trade  and  is  fully 
acquainted  with  all  the  details,  supervising  all 
the  processes  of  manufacture,  resulting  in  the 
class  of  goods  so  popular  throughout  the  area 
over  which  the  trade  of  the  house  is  distributed. 


H.  S.  Norwell,  Dry  Goods,  Notions,  Hos- 
iery, etc.,  No.  19  Main  Street. — Mr.  Norwell, 
the  popular  proprietor,  first  established  him- 
self in  business  in  Nashua  in  1865,  and  two 
years  afterward  he  sold  out  and  went  to  Chicago, 
where  he  opened  a  dry  goods  store  four  years 
after,  was  burned  out  in  the  great  fire  of  1871  and 
reopened  as  soon  afterward  as  possible,  occupying 
five  different  sites  in  all.  In  1878  he  returned  to 
Nashua  and  re-established  himself  at  his  present 
location,  where  he  occupies  a  large  and  attrac- 
tively fitted  up  and  arranged  store  25x80  feet  in 
dimensions.  He  requires  about  twenty-two  as- 
sistants to  properly  and  expeditiously  serve  the 
many  customers  who  favor  him  with  their  pat- 
ronage. The  stock  carried  is  at  all  times  large 
and  varied,  and  includes  both  imported  and  do- 
mestic dry  goods,  silks,  domestics,  cloaks,  fancy 
goods  and  notions,  glover,  underwear,  etc.  Mr. 
Norwell  has  made  such  connections  as  enables 
him  to  obtain  his  goods  direct  from  the  largest 
importers  and  popular  American  manufacturers, 
so  that  he  always  has  the  most  desirable  novel- 
ties as  soon  as  they  appear  in  the  market.  From 
his  long  practical  experience  Mr.  Norwell  is  nat- 
urally fully  acquainted  with  all  the  details  of  the 
business  and  the  requirements  of  the  trade  and 
the  desires  of  his  customers,  who«e  interests  are 
invariably  considered.  He  is  a  native  of  Scot- 
land, but  has  resided  in  this  country  since  1861, 
and  lor  a  number  of  years  in  this  city. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


139 


John  Osborn,  Manufacturing  Confectioner  ; 
Also  Dealer  in  Foreign  and  Domestic  Cigars,  To- 
baccos, Stationery  and  Toys,  No.  15  Factory 
Street. — Few  persons  in  this  region  have  had  as 
lengthy  a  connection  with  the  confectionery 
trade  as  Mr.  John  Osborn,  of  No.  15  Factory 
street,  Nashua.  Mr.  Osborn  is  a  native  of  Quincy, 
Mass.,  and  came  to  this  city  in  1824,  and  estab- 
lished this  business  in  1846.  The  premises  occu- 
pied by  Mr.  Osborn  comprise  a  store  and  factory, 
and  a  number  of  hands  are  employed  in  the  man- 
ufacture of  plain  and  fine  confectionery  and 
candies.  In  the  store  will  be  found  a  full  and 
complete  assortment  of  these  toothsome  goods,  at 
all  times  fresh.  Purity  is  one  of  the  main  essen- 
tials with  these  articles,  and  to-day  the  difficulty 
of  obtaining  candies  and  confections  devoid  of 
adulteration  and  deleterious  substances  is  so 
great,  that  the  advantages  of  dealing  with  a  house 
like  that  of  Mr.  Osborn,  whose  reputation  is  es- 
tablished for  making  none  but  the  purest  and  best 
goods,  are  at  once  manifest.  Being  a  practical 
and  experienced  confectioner,  Mr.  Osborn  devotes 
his  entire  attention  to  all  the  details  of  his  estab- 
lishment, which  enables  him  to  guarantee  all 
goods  of  his  manufacture.  He  also  keeps  in  his 
store  a  full  line  of  domestic  cigars  and  cigarettes 
of  all  the  popular  brands,  chewing  and  smoking 
tobaccos,  smokers'  materials,  stationery  of  all 
kinds,  and  toys.  His  trade  is  both  wholesale  and 
retail,  extending  throughout  the  city  and  sur- 
rounding country,  a  wagon  being  kept  on  the 
road,  receiving  and  delivering  orders. 


Emerson  &  Maynard,  Custom  Tailors, 
Merchants'  Exchange. — This  house  was  originally 
established  in  1852  by  Mr.  Robert  Emerson,  the 
present  senior  partner  in  the  concern,  who  after 
an  individual  career  of  over  twenty-five  years, 
admitted  Mr.  Maynard  into  partnership,  he  hav- 
ing been  in  the  employ  of  Mr.  Emerson  for  the 
seven  previous  years.  The  premises  consist  of 
an  entire  floor  with  about  1,750  square  feet  of 
floorage  area.  Nearly  a  dozen  skilled  workmen 
are  constantly  employed  by  the  concern,  and  the 
best  fitting  garments  trimmed  and  made  in  the 
most  desirable  manner,  and  accurate  in  cut  and 
fit,  are  furnished  at  short  notice.  A  fine  stock 
of  domestic  and  imported  fabrics,  including  wool- 
ens, cassimeres,  suitings,  diagonals,  broadcloths, 
doeskins,  beavers  and  vestings  in  all  the  different 
varieties  of  plain  goods,  stripes,  plaids,  checks 
and  other  patterns  is  carried  at  all  times,  while 
the  prices  charged  are  always  uniformly  low  in 
proportion  to  the  quality  of  goods  and  superiority 
of  workmanship.  Both  gentlemen  are  natives  of 
New  Hampshire  and  both  have  had  long  experi- 
ence in  their  profession,  Mr.  Maynard  sixteen 
years,  while  Mr.  Emerson  has  been  in  the  busi- 
ness over  fifty  years.  It  is  therefore  needless  to 
refer  to  their  qualifications  for  their  calling. 

Moses  Davis,  City  Undertaker,  Manufac- 
turer and  Dealer  in  Marble  and  Granite  Monu- 
ments, Tablets,  Head  Stones,  Granite  Work,  etc., 
Railroad  Hquare,  Nos.  12  and  14  Main  street. — 
One  among  our  most  prominent  old  residents  is 
Mr.  Moses  Davis,  who  is  engaged  in  business  as  a 
marble  and  granite  worker  and  as  an  undertaker. 
Mr.  Davis,  who  was  born  at  Hudson,  in  this  state, 
seventy-one  years  ago,  came  to  Nashua  in  1841 


and  established  himself  in  business  as  a  marble 
worker,  and  in  1848  as  an  undertaker  and  eleven 
years  later  added  that  of  working  in  granite. 
Mr.  Davis  executes  the  very  best  class  of  work 
in  marble  and  granite  for  cemetery  and  building 
purposes,  and  originates  many  beautiful  designs 
for  monuments,  tablets,  head  stones,  etc.,  and 
erected  many  of  the  beautiful  memorials  to  be 
seen  in  the  cemeteries  in  and  about  this  section  of 
the  state,  and  also  furnished  the  cut  and  dressed 
granite  for  the  Goodrich  Block,  the  engine  houses 
and  many  of  the  business  houses  and  private  res- 
idences of  our  city.  As  an  undertaker  he  has 
always  enjoyed  a  wide  reputation  as  being  one  of 
the  most  careful  and  considerate  gentlemen  in 
the  vocation.  He  attends  to  the  preservation  of 
the  corpse  and  furnishes  caskets,  coffins,  robes 
and  all  the  requisites  for  a  funeral.  In  the  dif- 
ferent branches  of  his  business  Mr.  Davis  employs 
fifteen  hands  and  occupies  premises  used  as  mar- 
ble and  granite  yard  about  an  acre  in  extent  on 
the  line  of  the  Worcester  Railroad.  He  is  the 
leading  marble  and  granite  worker  and  also  un- 
dertaker in  the  city. 


Wm.  H.  Reed,  Beef,  Pork,  Lard,  Hams, 
Mutton,  Veal,  Laton's  Building. — This  store  is 
conveniently  arranged  and  is  conducted  in  the 
most  systematic  manner.  In  size  it  is  25x70  feet 
with  an  annex  of  50x40  feet  in  area.  It  is  kept 
scrupulously  clean  and  provided  with  every  facil- 
ity for  filling  orders,  and  made  attractive  and  in- 
viting by  the  excellent  manner  everything  in  the 
line  of  choice  cuts  of  fresh  beef,  veal,  lamb,  mut- 
ton, pork,  etc.,  and  also  smoked  and  salt  meats 
and  poultry  and  fruitsand  vegetables  is  displayed. 
Poultry  and  game  is  a  specialty,  Mr.  Reed  always 
having  the  finest  and  best  that  can  be  obtained. 
He  has  had  many  years  experience  as  a  purveyor 
of  articles  for  the  table,  and  as  a  caterer  to  the 
wants  of  the  public  is  not  surpassed  by  any 
others.  He  was  born  and  brought  up  in  Nashua, 
and  was  formerly  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Al- 
dermen, and  is  very  popular  as  an  esteemed  citi- 
zen and  business  man.  Mr.  Reed  has  been  sup- 
plying the  citizens  with  articles  for  the  table 
since  1865,  and  for  fourteen  years  was  a  member 
of  the  firm  of  Ackerman  &  Reed.  Since  1879  he 
has  continued  the  business  on  his  own  a'ccount, 
and  has  become  widely  known  as  one  of  the 
leading  representative  dealers  in  meats,  fruits, 
vegetables  and  country  produce  in  the  city. 

Dr.  Baldwin,  Dental  Rooms,  Over  First 
National  Bank. —  Dr.  H.  Baldwin  has  been  in  this 
profession  longer  than  any  others  in  the  city,  and 
dates  his  experience  from  1850.  In  the  finer 
artistical  surgical  departments  there  are  few 
equally  skilled  as  Dr.  Baldwin.  The  doctor  makes 
a  specialty  of  preserving  the  natural  teeth,  and 
also  filling  and  of  making  artificial  teeth  in  sets 
or  singly  to  order  on  gold,  silver  or  other  plates, 
executing  the  work  with  skill  and  always  giving 
satisfaction.  Dr.  Baldwin,  who  was  born  in  the 
state  of  New  York,  learned  his  profession  at 
Troy.  In  1855  he  located  at  Louisville,  Ky., 
where  he  remained  until  the  war  broke  out,  when 
he  came  to  Nashua,  and  afterwards  spent  some 
years  traveling.  In  1884  he  returned  to  the  city 
and  became  permanently  located.  He  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  New  England  Dental  Association. 


140 


CITY    OF    NASHUA. 


Kimball  &  Co.,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods, 
Noyes  .Block,  Main  Street. — This  honse  was  first 
opened  as  far  back  as  1851  by  A.  &  F.  F.  Kimball 
and  continued  until  1868,  the  time  of  the  decease 
of  Mr.  A.  Kimball.  In  that  year  the  present  firm 
was  formed,  Mr.  F.  F.  Kimball,  the  head  of  the 
house,  having  full  control  of  its  general  manage- 
ment. The  store  in  Noyes  Block,  Main  street,  in 
area  is  21x90  feet.  It  is  one  of  the  largest  in  the  city 
and  is  appropriately  fitted  up  and  every  conve- 
nience is  provided  for  the  display  of  the  stock  and 
for  benefit  of  the  patrons  and  the  public.  The 
lines  of  goods  carried  in  stock  embrace  every- 
thing in  dry  and  fancy  goods  of  both  foreign  and 
home  productions,  and  includes  besides  all  the 
various  dress  fabrics,  silks  woolens,  hosiery,  white 
goods,  laces,embroderies,  gloves,  notions,domestics, 
and  all  those  articles  that  belong  to  the  trade. 
Mr.  Kimball  is  an  active,  energetic  business  man 
possessing  all  those  characteristics  which  go  to 
make  the  thrifty  enterprising  New  England 
merchant.  He  is  a  public  spirited  gentleman  and 
influential  citizen,  and  takes  pleasure  in  fostering 
and  promoting  every  enterprise  that  is  for  the 
general  public  good.  In  the  store  a  new  improved 
•automatic  cash  system  and  electric  lights  have 
been  introduced.  Mr.  Kimball,  who  was  born  at 
Lime,  in  this  state,  has  resided  and  been  iden- 
tified with  the  business  affairs  of  Nashua  since 
1844. 


John  H.  Chapman  (Agent),  Merchant 
Tailor,  No.  96  Main  Street. — The  oldest  as  well 
as  the  leading  merchant  tailoring  establishment 
in  Nashua  is  conducted  by  Mr.  John  H.  Chn-pman. 
The  business  was  originally  founded  in  1847  by 
Mr.  John  B.  Chapman,  and  passed  through  several 
changes  in  proprietorship  during  the  time  between 
that  date  and  1877,  when  the  present  proprietor 
assumed  the  management.  The  premises,  consist- 
ing of  showroom,  workroom,  etc.,  are  conve- 
niently and  attractively  fitted  up  for  the  purposes 
of  the  business.  The  stock  carried  comprises  a 


fine  line  of  domestic  and  imported  suitings,  etc., 
from  the  most  popular  looms  of  Europe  and 
America,  and  includes  most  desirable  patterns  in 
the  popular  fabrics.  Mr.  Chapman  has  had  large 
experience  in  his  business,  gives  his  personal 
attention  to  every  feature  and  process  of  produc- 
tion, and  employs  only  those  who  are  experienced 
and  practically  proficient.  A  large  custom  is  de- 
rived from  the  merchants  and  best  class  of  the 
residents  of  the  city  and  vicinity,  and  the  patronage 
is  constantly  on  the  increase  Owing  to  the  superi- 
ority of  work  turned  out,  both  as  to  quality  and 
fit,  while  Mr.  Chapman's  prices  are  always  uni- 
formly low,  the  class  of  workmanship  considered. 
Mr.  Chapman  is  a  native  of  Nashua,  and  is  there- 
fore completely  identified  with  the  welfare  of  the 
city 


Roger  W.  Porter,  Manufacturer  of  Shuttles 
Bobbins  and  Spools. — The  subject  of  this  sketch 
for  many  years  superintended  the  works  of  the 
largest  house  in  the  line  in  the  world,  the  Nashua 
Bobbin  and  Shuttle  Co.,  before  establishing  him- 
self in  his  present  venture,  some  five  years  since. 
The  premises  occupied  by  this  rising  house  consist 
of  a  substantial  building,  with  4,000  square  feet 
of  floorage  area,  completely  equipped  with  all  the 
modern  machinery,  appliances  and  labor  saving 
devices  necessary  to  the  successful  prosecution  of 
the  business,  the  motive  power  being  supplied  by 
a  12  horse  power  engine  ;  a  force  of  competent 
and  experienced  workmen  are  employed,  and 
everything  pertaining,  to  the  line  of  trade  is  pro- 
duced, consisting  of  all  sizes  and  styles  of  shuttles, 
bobbins,  spools,  etc.,  the  capacity  of  the  works 
being  three  hundred  shuttles  per  day.  The  repu- 
tation ofthis  house  is  already  firmly  established,and 
the  trade  extends  over  a  large  area  of  the  country, 
besides  being  constantly  on  the  increase.  Mr. 
Porter  gives  his  personal  supervision  to  each  and 
every  detail  of  the  business,  and  the  various  pro- 
cesses of  manufacture  and  finish,  and  the  result 
is  a  superior  article  in  each  and  every  instance. 


CITY  OF  MANCHESTER. 


OF  the  district  now  comprised  within  the  City  of  Manchester  and  its  environs,  the  Amoskeag 
tribe  of  Indians  were,  like  Robinson  Crusoe,  "  lords  of  all  they  surveyed,"  prior  to  the  advent  of 
the  white  man,  who,  Puritan  and  God-fearing  as  he  was,  hunting  for  a  place  where  he  could 
practice  his  peculiar  religious  ordinances  in  peace  and  at  his  own  "  sweet  will,"  found  he  had  to 
fight  ere  he  could  persuade  the  Indians  that  the  lands  they  and  their  forefathers  had  occupied  for 
ages,  didn't  exactly  belong  to  them,  but  that  such  territory  as  he  just  felt  like  "  prospecting,"  he 
was  entitled  to  claim  as  his.  The  whole  country-side,  hereabouts,  possessed  a  rich  soil,  with 
undulating  surface,  and  this  was  drained  by  Massabesick  Pond  and  numerous  small  streams 
which  had  their  confluence  with  the  River  Merrimack,  whose  waters  had  for  centuries  rolled  and 
tumbled  over  what  are  now  known  as  Amoskeag  Falls,  on  their  way  to  the  sea.  Amoskeag 
was  so  named  on  account  of  these  falls,  the  appellation  signifying  "  the  place  of  much  fish." 
The  Indians  who  resided  here  gained  an  easy  living  by  catching  fish  at  the  falls,  and  when  the 
first  white  settlers  presented  themselves,  the  former  endeavored  to  make  an  impression  upon  the 
minds  of  the  latter  that  the  territory  could  only  be  peopled  by  one  race,  and  that  the  red  skins. 
The  first  settlers  to  arrive  and  to  locate  within  the  present  boundaries  of  the  City  came  in  1722  from 
the  Massachusetts  Colony,  and  these  were,  John  Goffe,  Jr.,  Edward  Lingfieldjand  Benjamin  Kidder, 
who  built  homes  for  themselves  and  families  on  Cohas  Brook,  Goffe' s  house  being  nearly  oppo- 
site the  falls  that  now  bear  his  name.  Other  settlers  followed,  and  eleven  years  afterwards, 
Archibald  Stark,  John  McNeil  and  John  Riddell,  who  came  with  their  families  from  Nutfield, 
now  Londonderry,  took  up  their  abodes  near  the  Amoskeag  Falls.  The  Indians  fought  with 
them,  then  entered  into  struggles  of  extermination  with  neighboring  hostile  tribes,  and  weakened 
themselves  to  a  degree  that  they  could  fight  but  little ;  still,  those  who  had  escaped  the  toma- 
hawk, by  prowling  around  when  least  expected,  kept  the  white  men  active  and  continually  under 
arms.  In  their  last  and  final  efforts  to  expel  the  invaders,  the  Indians,  in  what  is  known  as 
King  Philip's  War,  were  killed  or  compelled  to  seek  habitation  elsewhere,  and  peace  was  assured 
as  against  the  savages.  To  reside  in  the  neighborhood  of  Amoskeag  Falls  in  those  days  was  to 
realize  all  the  dangers  of  "border  life  ;  "  and  the  settlers  who  took  prominent  parts,  under  Col. 
Goffe,  Capt.  Rogers  and  Gen.  Stark,  in  the  various  wars  of  the  last  century,  knew  little  of 
peace,  and  had  but  little  chance  to  develop  the  settlement  by  building  highways  and  introducing 
other  evidences  of  civilization,  until  the  last  gun  in  the  Revolutionary  War  had  been  fired.  The 
first  effort  to  establish  manufactures,  for  which  Manchester  has  since  become  famous,  grew  out 
of  a  public  reward  for  engaging  in  battles  with  Indians.  Major  Ephraim  Hildreth  and  several 
other  Massachusetts  men  were  given  a  tract  of  land  three  miles  wide  on  the  east  bank  of  the 
Merrimack,  from  Suncook  to  Litchfield.  This  grant  was  named  Tyngstown,  in  honor  of  Capt. 
William  Tyng.  On  Cohas  Brook  Major  Hildreth  built  a  saw  mill.  The  first  settlers  of  London- 
derry, we  are  told,  supposed  that  that  portion  of  Manchester  on  the  east  side  of  the  Merrimack 
was  included  in  their  grant,  but  through  a  mistake  in  making  the  survey,  a  strip  of  land  eight 
miles  long,  and  a  mile  wide,  on  the  east  bank  of  the  river,  was  cut  off  and  left  outside  their  jur- 
isdiction. This  tract,  which  included  what  is  now  the  most  densely  populated  part  of  Man- 
chester, was  called  Harrytown. 

For  a  long  period  there  was  a  dispute  between  the  authorities  of  Massachusetts  and  New 
Hampshire  as  to  the  boundary  line  between  the  two  States,  and  this  involved  the  question  as 

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to  which  State  Tyngstown  belonged.  In  1740  a  settlement  of  the  dispute  was  arrived  at,  and 
Tyngstown  was  decided  to  belong  to  New  Hampshire.  On  Sept.  3,  1751,  in  response  to  a  peti- 
tion the  governor  and  council  of  New  Hampshire  granted  a  Town's  Charter  for  atown  to  be 
called  Derryfield,  whose  limits  contained  an  area  of  thirty-five  square  miles. — At  the  Hall 
Tavern,  Manchester  Centre,  the  first  town's  meeting  was  held  on  Sept.  9,  1751,  and  for 
early  a  century  afterwards  this  continued  to  be  the  location  of  the  "  seat  of  government." 


NEW   GOVERNMENT    BUILDING. 

The  little  town  was  progressive  ;  it  had  within  it  natural  and  acquired  resources  for  the  upbuild- 
ing of  a  large  and  prosperous  manufacturing  centre ;  and  there  were  not  wanting  those  who 
"staked  their  all"  in  laudable  efforts  to  make  the  utmost  use  of  these  facilities  in  establishing 
around  the  Amoskeag  Falls  the  nucleus  of  the  present  flourishing  and  prosperous  city  of  Man- 
chester. Foremost  among  these  was  the  Hon.  Samuel  Blodgett,  who  recognized  that  here 
would  arise  a  manufacturing  city  like  unto  that  of  Manchester  in  England,  and  he  did  his 
utmost  to  make  it  so.  He  was  a  shrewd,  far-sighted  man,  and  enterprising  and  when  he  took 
up  his  residence  on  the  east  bank  of  the  Merrimack,  near  Amoskeag  Falls,  he  was  possessed 
of  a  large  fortune.  He  has  left  a  record  on  the  pages  of  the  history  of  his  State  as  "  the  pionec  r 
of  internal  improvements  in  New  Hampshire."  He  had  been  a  sutler  during  the  Colonial  and 
Revolutionary  Wars,  a  judge  of  the  Court  of  Common  Pleas,  and  a  merchant  with  extensive 
business  connections.  He  set  about  the  construction  of  the  canal  which  now  runs  around  the 
falls,  so  that  through  it  might  be  carried  to  market  the  vast  quantities  of  lumber  that  grew  on 


CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


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HANOVEK  HOUSE. 


the  banks  of  the  Merrimack.  This  work  was  begun  in  May,  1794,  and  it  exhausted  not  only 
Judge  Blodgett's  private  fortune,  but  all  the  money  he  could  raise  by  lottery.  The  work,  how- 
ever, was  completed  in  May,  1807,  but  only  four  months  before  Judge  Blodgett  breathed  his 
last.  Had  he  lived  three  years  longer  he  would  have  had  the  gratification  of  seeing  the  realiza- 
tion of  his  prophecy  that  Derryfield  would 
become  "The  Manchester  of  America,"  for,  on 
May  13,  1 8 10,  when  the  population  of  the  town 
had  increased  to  615,  and  when  the  first  cotton 
mill  upon  the  river  at  Amoskeag  had  just 
been  completed,  the  town  empowered  Thomas 
Stickney,  John  G.  Moor  and  Amos  Weston  as  a 
committee  to  petition  the  Legislature  to  change 
the  name  of  the  town  from  Derryfield  to  Man- 
chester. This  was  no  doubt  done  out  of  com- 
pliment to  the  memory  of  Judge  Blodgett.  In 
the  following  June  session  the  Legislature 
granted  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners,  and  since 
then  Manchester  has  become  the  leading  and 
most  prosperous  of  New  Hampshire's  cities,  and 
has  made  a  reputation  for  itself,  through  its 
manufactures,  as  wide  as  the  world  is  broad. 

In  1846  Manchester  was  raised  from  the  rank 
of  a  town  to  the  dignity  of  a  city.  The  first 
election  took  place  on  August  19,  in  that  year, 
at  which  the  usual  officers  were  elected  with  the 
exception  of  mayor,  there  being  four  candidates 
and  no  choice.  On  the  first  day  of  September, 
a  second  election  for  mayor  was  held,  resulting  in  the  return  of  Mr.  Hiram  Brown,  the  Whig 
candidate,  by  24  majority,  in  a  vote  of  1,154.  The  city  government  was  organized  Sept.  8,  1846 
in  the  Town  House,  in  the  presence  of  a  large  concourse  of  people.  The  population  at  this  time 
was  10,125.  The  city  extends  up  and  down  both  sides  of  the  Merrimack  River,  is  eighteen  miles 
south  from  Concord,  eighteen  miles  north  from  Nashua,  forty-one  west  from  Portsmouth, 
twenty-six  north-west  from  Lawrence,  and  fifty-four  north-west  from  Boston.  It  contains  twenty- 
one  thousand  seven  hundred  acres,  more"  than  one-quarter  of  which  is  improved  land. 

The  city  owes  its  origin  and  prosperity  to  its  manufacturing  enterprises,  and  it  is  to-day 
one  of  the  principal  cotton  and  woollen  manufacturing  centres  in  the  country.  The 
pioneer  concern  was  the  Amoskeag  Cotton  and  Woollen  Manufacturing  Co.  In  1810,  and 
just  before  the  town  changed  its  name  from  Derryfield  to  Manchester,  a  factory  was  built  on 
the  west  bank  of  the  river,  by  Benjamin  Prichard,  and  Ephraim,  David  and  Robert  Stevens,  who 
were  the  nucleus  of  a  stock  company  which  held  its  first  meeting  January  31,  1810,  as  "  The 
Proprietors  of  the  Amoskeag  Cotton  and  Wool  Factory,"  and  was  incorporated  in  June  of  the 
same  year  as  "The  Amoskeag  Cotton  and  Woollen  Manufacturing  Company."  Its  mill  was 
forty  feet  square  and  two  stories  high.  There  was  then  no  picker,  and  the  cotton  was  ginned  in 
the  neighborhood  at  four  cents  a  pound.  The  machinery  consisted  only  of  spindles,  and  the 
yarns,  at  once  the  company's  dividends,  the  officers'  salaries,  and  the  operatives'  wages,  were 
either  sold  as  they  were  spun,  or  woven  for  the  company  by  the  housewives  of  the  town.  After 
several  changes  in  ownership,  and  some  increase  of  facilities,  the  mill  property  and  privileges 
came  into  the  possession  of  the  "  Amoskeag  Manufacturing  Company,"  which  was  incorporated 
in  1831,  and  which  purchased  large  tracts  of  land  on  both  sides  of  the  river,  and  acquired  con- 
trol of  the  immense  water-power  which  has  made  Manchester  what  it  is  to-day.  Soon  after,  this 
corporation  began  to  erect  mills  and  boarding-houses  on  the  east  side  of  the  river,  and  to 
develop  its  immense  purchase  by  selling  land  and  water-powers  to  other  corporations,  which  were 
induced  by  its  liberal  policy  to  organize  and  locate  here.  One  of  these,  the  Stark,  was  organized 
in  1838,  the  Manchester  in  1839,  the  Namaske  Mill  in  1856,  the  Langdon  in  1860,  the  Deny 
Mills  in  1865,  and  the  Amory  in  1879.  On  October  24,  1838,  the  Amoskeag  Company  made  its 


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first  public  sale  of  lands  to  men  who  were  builders  of  the  coming  city.  A  few  streets  had  already 
been  laid  out  and  graded,  and  this  sale  gave  increased  vigor  to  the  growth  of  the  town,  several 
blocks  and  public  buildings  being  erected  soon  after.  The  second  sale  occurred  in  October  of 
the  following  year.  The  land  then  sold  was  bounded  by  Elm,  Hanover,  Union  and  Merrimack 
streets,  which  brought  higher  prices  than  the  lots  offered  at  the  first  sale,  owing  to  the  rapid 
growth  of  the  town.  The  new  village  thus  established  on  the  river's  bank  soon  eclipsed  the  old 


FRANKLIN  STREET  CHURCH. 


town  at  the  Centre,  from  which  it  was  then  separated  by  a  dense  wood,  and  mutual  jealousy  and 
ill  feeling  naturally  arose  to  such  a  height,  that  at  the  annual  meeting  of  1840,  thirty  constables 
had  to  be  chosen  before  the  business  could  be  proceeded  with.  There  were  two  sets  of  candi- 
dates, representing  the  interests  of  the  old  and  new  towns,  and  the  latter  carried  the  day,  and 


CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


thereafter  held  the  reins  of  government.  In  1841,  the  first  town  meeting  was  held  in  the  new 
village,  in  a  hall  on  Amherst  street.  During  this  year  the  town  bought  from  the  Amoskeag 
Company  for  $2,400  the  lot  on  the  corner  of  Elm  and  Market  streets,  where  the  City  Hall  now 
stands.  On  Sept.  26,  1844,  the  Amoskeag  Company  had  the  third  land  sale,  and  that  sold  com- 
prised the  tract  bounded  by  Elm,  Merrimack,  Union  and  Park  streets.  Higher  prices  were 
obtained  than  at  the  previous  sales.  In  1845,  on  the  3Oth  of  September,  the  fourth  and  last 
extensive  land  sale  of  the  Amoskeag  Company,  embracing  the  tract  between  Elm,  Lowell, 
Union  and  Orange  streets,  took  place. 

The  history  of  the  manufacturing  interests  of  Manchester  is  almost  coeval  with  that  of  the 
city  itself.  These  interests  are  the  source  of  its  vitality,  having  raised  it  from  the  level  of  a  mere 
fishing  resort  to  its  present  position  of  commercial  importance  and  thriving  activity.  From  a 
small  beginning,  on  the  west  side  of  the  river,  where  yarn  was  spun,  the  cotton  having  been 
previously  cleansed  by  hand  in  the  neighboring  families,  the  business  has  progressed  until  the 
corporations  of  the  city  employ  over  ten  thousand  persons,  and  have  a  monthly  pay-roll  of  over 
four  hundred  thousand  dollars.  The  daily  product  of  the  mills  is  about  200  miles  of  cloth. 
Closely  identified  with  the  interests  of  the  city  have  been  the  growth  and  prosperity  of  the  Amos- 
keag Manufacturing  Com'pany.  .This  company  was  organized  in  July,  1831,  and  absorbed  sev- 
eral lesser  companies  that  had  begun  the  manufacture  of  cotton  cloth,  and,  as  already  shown, 
purchased  1,500  acres  of  land  on  the  east  side  of  the  river,  built  a  new  dam,  constructed  canals, 
erected  mills,  leased  and  sold  water  privileges  and  mill  sites  to  other  corporations,  and  laid  out 
the  site  of  the  town,  building  tenements  and  boarding  houses  for  their  own  operatives,  and  sell- 
ing large  tracts  of  land  to  new  settlers.  This  liberal  policy  was  an  inducement  to  other  manu- 
facturers to  locate  here,  and  to-day  we  have  in  our  midst  vast  mills  engaged  in  the  manufacture 

of  cotton  and  woollen  goods,  paper,  hosiery,  loco-  ' 
motives  and  steam  fire  engines, b  uilders'  hardware, 
knitting  machine  needles  and  button  fasteners,  bob- 
bins, spools,  shuttles,  blinds,  sashes,  brackets,  pack- 
ing boxes,  chairs,  roll  skins,  iron  and  wood-working 
machinery,  knitting  machines,  carriages,  card, 
clothing,  pottery,  etc.  The  city  has  many  exten- 
sive commercial  houses  that  control  a  large  vol- 
ume of  trade  throughout  New  England,  and  these 
are  managed  with  ability  and  success. 

In  this  progressive  age,  the  prospects  of  a  city 
for  the  future  are  largely  due  to  its  transportation 
facilities.  Fortunately,  Manchester  has  many  advantages  of  this  kind.  Railroads  come 
to  the  city  from  all  quarters,  and  freight  and  passenger  rates  are  fair  and  equitable.  The  various 
railroad  companies  possessing  running  powers  into  Manchester  are,  Concord  Railroad,  incorpo- 
rated in  1835  ;  Concord  and  Portsmouth  Railroad,  incorporated  in  1855,  extending  from  Manches- 
ter to  Portsmouth,  and  run  by  the  Concord  and  Manchester  and  Lawrence  Railroad  Companies; 
Manchester  and  Lawrence  Railroad,  incorporated  in  1847  ;  and  Manchester  and  North  Weare 
Railroad,  from  Manchester  to  North  Weare,  run  by  the  Concord  and  Manchester  and  Lawrence 
Railroad  Companies.  The  main  streets  of  the  city  are  supplied  with  traveling  facilities  by  the 
Manchester  Horse  Railroad,  incorporated  in  1876. 

Manchester  is  well  provided  with  what  are  so  highly  valued  by  densely  populafed  cities, 
and  often  difficult  to  obtain,  namely,  "breathing  places."  In  the  heart  of  the  city  are  five 
public  commons,  gifts  from  the  Amoskeag  Company,  in  addition  to  the  private  squares  which 
surround  its  own  blocks  and  those  of  other  corporations.  The  commons  are  known  as  Merri- 
mack, Concord,  Tremont,  Hanover  and  Park  Squares.  The  largest  of  these  commons  is  the 
Merrimack,  containing  5^  acres,  bounded  by  Elm,  Merrimack,  Chestnut  and  Central  streets.  It 
is  enclosed  by  a  substantial  iron  fence,  and  has,  on  its  northern  side,  a  large  pond,  supplied  by  a 
culvert  leading  to  it  from  Hanover  Square.  Near  the  centre  is  located  the  soldier's  monument. 
Concord  Square  is  bounded  by  Concord,  Vine,  Amherst  and  Pine  streets,  is  intersected  by 
Chestnut  street,  and  contains  4^  acres.  It  is  surrounded  by  stone  edging,  has  numerous  shade 
trees,  and  an  attractive  fountain  near  its  centre.  Hanover  Square  is  bounded  by  Union, 


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Amherst,  Beech,  and  Hanover  streets,  and  contains  four  acres.  It  has  a  large  pond,  supplied  by 
the  waters  of  Mile  Brook,  and  is  well  supplied  with  shade  trees.  Tremont  Square  is  situated 
between  Pine,  Bridge,  Union  and  High  streets,  and  contains  2^  acres.  Some  of  the  original 
forest  trees  yet  remain  upon  it.  Park  Square,  situated  between  Chestnut,  Park,  Pine  and  Cedar 
streets,  contains  3^  acres,  is  very  level,  without  water  and  partially  shaded. 

About  half-way  from  the  northern  and  southern  limits  is  the  principal  business  centre  of 
the  city,  and  here,  too,  the  population  is  the  most  dense.  On  the  east  bank  of  the  Merrimack  are 
located  the  great  manufactories,  their  canals  running  parallel  with  the  river,  and  bordered  by 
the  track  of  the  Concord  Railway  and  a  street  of  60  feet  in  width,  which  belongs  to  the  corpora- 
tions. Forty  or  fifty  rods  to  the  east  of  this  and  parallel  with  it,  at  an  elevation  of  90  feet  from 
the  surface  of  the  river,  extends  the  city's  main  thoroughfare.  This  is  Elm  street,  which  is  two 
and  one  half  miles  in  length,  paved  partially  with  granite  blocks,  bordered  with  brick  or  concrete 
sidewalks,  and  shaded  with  trees.  It  was  hud  out  as  a  public  highway  by  the  selectmen  of  the 
town  on  May  5,  1840,  and  is  100  feet  wide,  with  12  feet  on  each  side  for  footwalks,  and  10  feet 
in  the  centre  for  ornamental  trees.  The  streets  are  laid  out  to  cross  each  other  at  right  angles, 
running  nearly  north  and  south  and  east  and  west. 

The  government  of  the  city  is  vest- 
ed in  a  mayor,  eight  aldermen,  one 
from  each  ward,  and  twenty-four  mem- 
bers of  the  common  council,  three 
from  each  ward,  all  elected  biennially 
by  the  people  in  November.  The 
mayor  is  chairman  of  the  board  of 
mayor  and  aldermen,  and  the  city 
clerk  is  the  clerk  of  the  board.  The 
common  council  chooses  a  presiding 
officer  from  its  members,  and  appoints 
a  clerk.  Assessors  are  elected,  one 

from  each  ward,  who  together  consti- 
OPEKA  HOUSE  BLOCK.  ,          ,        ~      , 

tute  a  board.     Each  ward  also  elects 

one  .nspector  of  check-lists  and  one  overseer  of  the  poor,  and  one  moderator,  one  ward  clerk, 
and  three  selectmen,  for  the  transaction  of  ward  business.  The  city  councils  in  convention 
elect  the  city  clerk,  city  treasurer,  city  solicitor,  city  physician,  city  messenger,  superin- 
tendent of  the  city  farm  and  keeper  of  House  of  Correction,  superintendents  of  highways,  and 
several  minor  officers.  The  board  of  mayor  and  aldermen  appoints  a  collector  of  taxes,  and 
the  mayor  appoints  three  health  officers.  The  present  mayor  is  Mr.  John  Hosley. 

The  fires  which  frequently  occurred  in  the  early  history  of  the  city  satisfied  the  citizens 
that  a  system  of  Water  Works  was  essential,  but  no  practical  step  was  taken  to  secure  it  until 
1871,  when  the  city  council  took  the  matter  in  hand,  and  appointed  Colonel  J.  T.  Fanning 
to  perfect  a  system  for  securing  an  adequate  supply  from  Massabesic  Lake.  A  substantial 
dam  was  built  across  the  outlet  of  the  lake  at  Cohas  Brook,  a  suitable  canal  and  penstock 
constructed,  leading  the  water  to.  the  pumping-station,  where  it  turns  the  wheels  and 
feeds  the  pumps  which  drive  it  through  the  forcemain,  seven  thousand  feet  long  and 
twenty  inches  in  diameter,  to  the  reservoir  at  Manchester  Centre.  This  basin  has  a 
capacity  of  sixteen  million  gallons,  is  one  hundred  and  fifty-two  feet  above  Elm  street 
at  the  City  Hall,  one  hundred  and  eighty-eight  feet  above  the  level  of  Canal  street  at 
the  passenger  station,  and  one  hundred  and  thirteen  feet  above  the  level  of  the  pumps 
which  supply  it.  The  pumps  are  worked  by  two  turbine  wheels,  and  deliver  one  thou- 
sand nine  hundred  and  eighty  gallons  a  minute,  or  two  million  eight  hundred  and  fifty-one  thou- 
sand two  hundred  gallons  in  twenty-four  hours. 

The  cemeteries  of  the  city  are  kept  in  excellent  condition  and  are  the  pride  of  the 
people.  The  city  owns  three  cemeteries,  Valley,  Pine  Grove  and  Amoskeag  cemeteries. 
The  Valley  is  79  7-10,  Pine  Grove  54  and  Amoskeag  434"  acres  in  extent.  There  are 
several  private  burial  grounds.  About  two  miles  from  the  City  Hall,  on  Milford  street, 
near  the  town  of  Bedford,  is  located  a  Catholic  burying-ground  called  St.  Joseph's 


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cemetery.  Nearly  two-thirds  of  its  twenty  acres  have  been  improved.  Four  acres  of 
land,  situated  west  of  the  intersection  of  Beech  street  and  Manchester  and  Lawrence 
railroad,  were  purchased  December  10,  1878,  and  now  constitute  the  St.  Augustine 
cemetery.  Mount  Calvary  cemetery,  which  belongs  to  the  St.  Marie  society,  contains 
about  thirty  acres  of  land,  situated  in  Amoskeag,  on  the  elevated  ground  lying  north  of 
the  Goffstown  road.  Several  acres  have  been  laid  out  in  lots  and  avenues.  There  are 
also  the  old  burying-ground  at  the  Centre ;  one  at  Goffe's  Falls ;  one  in  West  Man- 
chester;  one  near  the  school-house  at  Harvey's  mills,  called  the  "  Merrill  cemetery  ;"  one 
in  the  eastern  part  of  the  City,  known  as  "Stowell's  ground;"  the  "Ray  cemetery,"  on 
the  River  road,  near  Amoskeag  Falls ;  the  "  Forest  cemetery,"  on  the  old  Weston  farm 
in  the  south-eastern  part  of  the  city ;  and  a  small  yard  in  the  north  part  of  the  city. 
Some  of  the  above  are  private  and  most  of  them  but  little  used. 

In  1839,  the  town  voted  to  buy  a  fire-engine  and  necessary  apparatus.  To  this  single  engine 
others  were  added  from  time  to  time,  until  eight  or  ten  engine  and  hose  companies  were  under 
the  city's  control,  when  the  first  steam  fire-engine  was  bought  in  1879.  This  was  also  the  first 
one  made  by  the  Amoskeag  Company,  whose  engines  have  since  gained  a  world-wide  celebrity. 
This  invention  wrought  a  revolution  in  the  fire  department,  and  as  more  steamers  were  added 
the  hand-machines  were  withdrawn  and  the  membership  diminished,  until  the  department 
acquired  its  present  proportions.  During  the  past  year,  a  new  engine  house  was  built  at  West 
Manchester,  at  a  cost  of  $10,000.  A  new  second-class  steam  fire-engine  was  purchased,  at  an 
expense  of  $4,000,  to  replace  the  old  steamer  Fire  King.  A  chemical  engine  was  bought  for 
$2,250  ;  also  a  new  hook-and-ladder  truck,  at  a  cost  of  1,800,  a  hose-wagon  costing  $350,  and 
seven  horses.  A  lot  of  land  on  Webster  street  was  purchased  for  a  site  for  a  new  engine  house 

in  that  quarter,  and  contracts 
were  awarded  for  the  erection 
of  a  building.  The  fire  alarm 
telegraph  system  has  been  en- 
tirely remodeled  by  putting  up 
new  copper  wire,  and  nine  new 
boxes  have  been  added,  the 
whole  cost  being  $6,000.  The 
present  organization  of  the  de- 
partment includes  one  hundred 
and  eighteen  members,  as  fol- 
lows :  I  Chief  Engineer  ;  4  As- 
sistant Engineers  ;  3  Steam  Fire 
engine  Companies,  14  men  each; 
I  Horse  Hose  Company,  20 
jnen;  2  Horse  Hose  Companies, 
12  men  each  ;  I  Chemical  En- 
gine Company,  4  men  ;  I  Hook-and-Ladder  Company,  25  men.  In  1872  the  fire  alarm  tele- 
graph was  adopted,  and  it  comprises  over  twenty-seven  miles  of  wire  and  forty-five  alarm  boxes 
and  seven  tower  strikers. 

The  police  service  is  an  efficient  and  well  equipped  force.  The  court  sits  daily  for 
trial  of  criminal  cases.  The  regular  term  return  day,  first  Wednesday  of  each  month. 
In  addition  to  the  ordinary  day  and  night  staffs  there  is  a  strong  force  of  "special 
police." 

While  Manchester  was  known  as  Derryfield,  but  little  attention  was  given  to  the  sub- 
ject of  education,  and  such  school  facilities  as  were  provided  were  maintained  by  voluntary 
subscriptions.  Up  to  1781  private  dwellings  were  used  for  schools,  but  in  that  year  a  public 
school  was  built,  and  two  years  later  the  selectmen,  by  making  four  divisions  of  the  town 
for  school  purposes,  originated  the  school-district  system,  which  continued  eighty-five  years. 
The  city  assumed  control  of  the  schools  in  1868.  The  first  teacher,  as  shown  by  the  records, 
was  Jonathan  Rand.  Most  of  the  present  twenty-five  school  buildings  were  built  under  the 
district  system.  The  school  property  now  owned  by  the  city  is  valued  at  $325,225. 


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The  city  has  an  efficient  training  school  for  teachers,  founded  in  1869,  and  this  has 
fitted  107  regular  teachers  for  the  public  schools.  There  are  evening  schools  in  Spring  street 
and  Lowell  street  on  the  East  Side,  and  one  in  School  street  on  the  West  Side,  and  these 
are  rendering  excellent  service. 

The  Roman  Catholics  of  the  city  had  supported  private  schools  in  district  No.  2  prior 
to  1 86 1,  but  in  that  year  the  district  voted  them  the  use  of  the  Park  street  building,  and 
schools  were  superintended  there  by  Rev.  Wm.  McDonald,  and  supported  by  the  Catholics 
until  1863,  when  the  School  Board  decided  to  take  charge  of  the  schools.  The  Board,  how- 
ever, established  others,  so  that  in  1868  there  were  about  half  a  dozen  Catholic  schools, 
whose  teachers  were  elected  upon  nomination  by  Fr.  McDonald,  and  the  teachers  wore  in 
the  school  the  dress  peculiar  to  sisters  of  Roman  Catholic  convents.  These  schools  were 
maintained  at  the  city's  expense,  and  were  discontinued  in  1868.  The  Catholics  are  still 
allowed  the  use  of  the  building  given  them  in  1861,  and  most  of  the  teachers  in  their  schools 
are  taught  by  sisters  from  Mt.  St.  Mary's  Convent. 

The  Manchester  Athenaeum,  founded  in  1844,  was  the  origin  of  the  present  City  Free 
Library.  The  Athenaeum,  in  1846  and  1847,  received  in  gifts  from  the  manufacturing  cor- 
porations $2,000,  and  in  1854  the  property  it  had  accumulated  was  transferred  to  the  City, 


PUBLIC  SCHOOL  BUILDING. 

and  the  library  was  made  free.  February  5,  1856,  it  was  nearly  destroyed  by  fire,  but  the 
shelves  were  speedily  replenished,  and  in  July,  1871,  it  was  located  in  a  brick  building 
erected  for  its  use  on  Franklin  street,  at  a  cost  of  $30,000,  the  lot  being  the  gift  of  the 
Amoskeag  Company.  During  the  year  1882,  an  annex  to  the  library  was  built,  at  a  cost 
of  $9,500.  The  library  contains  27,491  volumes,  in  every  department  of  literature,  besides 
some  2,000  pamphlets,  maps,  etc.,  and  has  been  the  recipient  of  liberal  donations,  the  prin- 
cipal of  which  are  those  from  Dr.  Oliver  Dean,  Hon.  Gardner  Brewer,  and  Hon.  Moody 
Currier.  Books  are  delivered  from  9  to  12  A.  M.,  and  2  to  5  and  7  to  9  P  M.,  Sundays, 
Wednesday  evenings,  and  holidays  excepted.  A  well  furnished  reading-room  in  connection 
with  the  above  is  kept  open  to  the  public  during  the  same  hours. 

If  there  was  one  thing  more  than  another  for  which  the  first  settlers  of  the  country  were 
noted  it  was  their  fervid  piety.  They  tried  religion  in  combination  with  bullets  upon  the  red 
savages  who  took  fish  from  the  waters  at  Amoskeag  Falls ;  and  when  the  Indians  had  cleared 


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out,  the  white  men  who  stepped  into  their  places,  mixed  fishing  with  preaching  among  them- 
selves. The  Rev.  Mr.  Seccomb,  of  Kingston,  came  here  to  fish  in  1743,  ar>d  on  Sundays  deliv- 
ered exhortations  to  the  residents,  who  in  1758  founded  a  meeting  house.  The  founders, 
however,  had  too  much  of  the  "Old  Adam"  in  them,  for  they  quarrelled,  and  their  meeting 
house  went  to  decay.  The  Baptists  organized  a  church  in  1812,  but,  after  flourishing  a  few 
years,  this  was  dissolved,  and  preaching  in  the  settlement  became  fitful  and  spasmodic,  until 
Deember  2,  1828,  when  the  Congregationalists  organized  at  Amoskeag  Village  the  first  perma- 
nent church.  A  Presbyterian  church  had  been  organized  at  Manchester  Centre  a  few  months 
before,  and  these  two  churches  amalgamated  August  15,  1839,  and  a  building  was  erected  on 
Hanover  street.  Rev.  Cyrus  Wallace  was  ordained  as  its  pastor  January  8,  1840,  and  he  was 
the  first  minister  ever  settled  and  ordained  in  the  town.  Since  then  religious  efforts  have  been 
earnest,  energetic  and  ample  in  the  city,  and  the  several  handsome  church  edifices  attest  the 
7eal,  taste  and  wealth  of  the  various  sects  of  religionists. 

The  Franklin  Street  (Congregational)  church  has  a  chime  of  nine  bells  in  its  tower.  The 
First  Baptist  church,  on  the  corner  of  Concord  and  Union  streets,  was  erected  at  a  cost  of 
$60,000.  Merrimack  Street  Baptist  church  was  founded  in  1845,  and  the  present  building  cost 
$7,000.  The  Pine  Street  Freewill  Baptist  church  dates  its  organization  from  1842,  and  an 
offshoot  of  this  is  the  Merrimack  Street  Freewill  Baptist  church,  founded  in  1860.  The  Meth- 
odist Episcopalians  were  among  the  first  to  preach  the  Gospel  in  Manchester,  and  they  estab- 
lished their  first  church  September  21,  1829.  The  St.  Paul's  Methodist  society,  now  worshipping 
on  the  corner  of  Union  and  Amherst  streets,  where  the  church  was  built  in  1883  at  a  cost  of 

$36,000,  was  organized  December  16,  1839.  The  Grace 
Episcopal  church,  on  the  corner  of  Lowell  and  Pine 
streets,  was  organized  in  July,  1841.  The  Unitarians 
organized  their  society  in  1841;  the  Universalists  founded 
their  church  in  1839,  and  the  Christian  church,  worship- 
ping in  Mirror  Hall,  was  founded  September  21,  1870. 
The  St.  James'  M.  E.  Mission  church,  on  Penacook 
street,  was  organized  June  2,  1881.  The  Second  Advent 
Society,  existing  since  1843,  built  their  church  on  Pearl 
and  Arlington  streets  in  1881.  The  City  Missionary 
Society  began  in  18,  and  in  1850  built  the  church  on 
the  corner  of  Merrimack  and  Beech  streets.  The  West 
Manchester  Union  Congregational  church  was  organized 
September  10,  1883,  and  worship  in  a  building  on  Main 
street,  built  by  Presbyterians  in  1820.  The  Spiritualist 
Society,  founded  in  1880,  worship  in  Music  Hall.  The 
German  church  of  the  New  Jerusalem,  No.  25  Mast 
Road,  West  Manchester,  was  organized  September  4, 

1 88 1.  The  Swedish  Evangelical  Lutheran  church, hold- 
ing services  in  Mission  chapel,  was  organized  in  June, 

1882.  The    First  German  Presbyterians  organized  July, 
26,  1882,  and  worship  Sunday  mornings  in  Young  Men's 
Christian   Association   room,   and  Sunday  evenings    in 

Main  Street  church,  West  Manchester.  In  July,  1844,  the  Rev.  Wm.  McDonald  came  to 
Manchester.  There  were  then  no  Catholic  churches.  Under  his  influence  St.  Anne's,  on  the 
corner  of  Merrimack  and  Union  streets,  was  built,  and  he  is  still  the  pastor.  There  are  three 
other  Catholic  churches  in  the  city.  These  are  St.  Jcseph's,  built  in  1869,  on  the  corner  of 
Lowell  and  Pine  streets  ;  St.  Augustine  (French),  corner  of  Beech  and  Spruce  streets,  built 
1874  ;  and  St.  Marie  (French),  Beaufort  street,  West  Manhester,  erected  in  1881. 

The  City  of  Manchester  is  in  no  sense  lacking  of  benevolent  organizations,  charitable  asso- 
ciations, and  trade,  literary,  military,  agricultural,  political,  social,  boating  and  amusement 
societies,  all  of  which  are  well  supported  and  in  a  flourishing  condition. 

The  City  has  eleven  newspapers.  The  Daily  Mirror  and  American  and  The  Weekly 
Mirror  and  Farmer,  are  published  by  Mr.  John  B.  Clarke.  The  Union  Democrat  (weekly)  and 


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Manchester  Union  (morning  and  evening),  are  issued  by  Mr.  J.  C.  Moore.  American  Young 
Folks,  consolidated  with  the  Boys  and  Girls  of  New  Hampshire,  is  published  monthly  by  the 
American  Young  Folks  Co.  Echo  Des  Canadiens  (weekly)  is  issued  by  C.  L.  Fitzpatrick  and 
L.  Bondreau ;  Le  Rateau  (weekly),  P.  C.  Chatel,  proprietor ;  Manchester  Weekly  Budget, 
Kendall  &  Ladd,  publishers;  Semi-Weekly  Record,  Frank  H.  Challis,  proprietor;  Notes  and 
Queries  (monthly  magazine),  issued  by  S.  C.  and  L.  M.  Gould. 

Manchester  had  its  Town  House  before  its  City  Hall.  A  hall  on  Amherst  street  at  first 
served  the  purposes  of  the  Town  House.  In  1841,  the  town  bought  the  site  of  the  present  City 
Hall  for  $2,400,  and  erected  on  it  at  a  cost  of  $17,000,  the  Town  House,  and  in  1842  the  first 
meeting  was  held  in  it.  On  August  12,  1844,  the  building  was  destroyed  by  fire,  and  on  the 
same  spot  the  City  Hall  was  built  at  a  cost  of  £35,000,  and  opened  in  October,  1845. 

Manchester's  sons  have,  throughout  her  history,  been  noted  for  their  valor,  and  they  have 
had  their  full  share  of  fighting  in  the  various  wars  in  which  America  has  had  to  engage.  When 
the  Civil  War  broke  out  the  "boys  "  were  ready  for  the  conflict  that  should  determine  the  con- 
tinuance or  the  severance  of  the  Union.  Many  of  the  "  boys,"  however,  never  returned  to  tell 
their  story  of  their  battles  by  road  and  field,  but  their  fellow  citizens  held  their  memory  in  rever- 
ence, and  practical  proof  of  this  is  to  be  found  in  the  handsome  monument  that  stands  on  Merri- 
mack  Square,  and  which  was  unveiled  September  n,  1879.  In  style,  modern  Gothic;  in 
materials,  New  Hampshire  granite  and  bronze  ;  the  monument,  in  its  design,  is  historical  and 
military,  besides  being  a  useful  fountain.  The  base,  which  is  cruciform,  includes  a  basin,  thirty 
feet  in  width,  inclosed  in  a  parapet  of  ornamental  character.  In  the  center  of  each  of  the  four 
projecting  arms  of  the  basin  is  a  pedestal,  on  a  line  with  the  parapet,  supporting  each  a  bronze 
statue  of  heroic  size,  representing  the  principal  divisions  of  service  in  the  arrfty  and  navy  ; 
namely,  the  infantry  soldier,  the  cavalryman,  artilleryman  and  sailor.  Alternating  in  pairs 
between  these  figures  are  eight  bronze  posts  for  gas-lights,  surmounted  by  our  national  emblem. 
The  column,  fifty  feet  in  height,  rising  from  the  center  of  the  basin,  is  supported  on  a  circula- 
pedestal  four  feet  in  diameter,  and  is  crowned  with  a  capital  richly  carved  with  appropriate 
Gothic  ornament ;  upon  this  is  placed  a  colossal  statue,  in  granite,  eight  feet  in  height,  repre- 
senting Victory  with  her  mural  crown,  a  shield  lying  at  her  feet,  and  holding  a  wreath  and 
recumbent  sword — emblematic  of  triumph  and  peace.  This  figure,  irrespective  of  the  sentiment 
which  it  admirably  conveys,  is  a  fine  work  of  art  in  its  attitude,  features  and  drapery.  At  the 
base  of  the  column  is  placed  a  shield  with  the  arms  of  the  city  ;  while  above  are  displayed  flags 
and  weapons,  the  trophies  of  war.  Surrounding  the  circular  pedestal  is  a  bronze  bas-relief,  four 
feet  in  height,  representing  such  incidents  of  recruiting,  arming,  parting  from  friends  and  march- 
ing, as  tell  in  a  simple  and  effective  manner,  the  meaning  of  the  memorial.  Above  the  bas- 
relief  are  twelve  gargoyles,  attached  to  the  cornice  of  the  circular  pedestal,  and  issuing  from  them 
are  jets  of  water  falling  into  the  basin  below.  The  monument,  which  cost  $22,000  in  its  erec- 
tion, bears  the  inscription — "  In  honor  of  the  men  of  Manchester,  who  gave  their  services  in  the 
War  which  preserved  the  Union  of  the  States  and  secured  equal  rights  to  all  under  the  Constitu- 
tion, this  monument  is  built  by  a  grateful  City." 


CITY  OF  MANCHESTER. 


The  New  Hampshire  Trust  Company, 

No.  908  Elm  Street;  Ex-Governor  James  A. 
Weston,  President ;  Leonard  P.  Foster,  Secre- 
tary ;  Hiram  D.  Upton,  Treasurer. — Special  at- 
tention is  directed  in  this  commercial  review  to 
the  substantial  and  responsible  New  Hampshire 
Trust  Co.,  whose  offices  in  Manchester,  N.  H.,  are 
eligibly  located  at  No.  908  Elm  street.  The  com- 
pany has  likewise  offices  in  the  Sears'  Building, 
Boston,  and  western  offices  in  Minneapolis,  Minn.; 
Fargo,  Dakota ;  Topeka,  Kansas.  This  company 
was  duly  incorporated  by  special  charter  of  the 
Legislature  ot  New  Hampshire  in  1885,  with  a 
paid  up  capital  of  $200,000,  and  is  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  Bank  Commissioners  of  the  State. 
The  following  gentlemen  are  the  officers  and 
directors,  viz  :  Ex-Gov.  James  A.  Weston,  presi- 
dent ;  Hon.  Charles  H.  Bartlett,  Foster  R.  Clem- 
eat,  vice-presidents ;  Hiram  D.  Upton,  treasurer  ; 
Leonard  P.  Foster,  secretary ;  Foster  R.  Clement, 
western  manager.  Directors  :  Ex-Gov.  James  A. 
Weston,  Manchester,  N.  H.,pres.  Merchants' Nat. 
Bank,  and  pres.  N.  H.  Fire  Ins.  Co. ;  Ex-Gov.  P. 
C.  Cheney,  Manchester,  N.  H.,  U.  S.  Senator, 
pres.  Peoples'  Savings  Bank;  Hon.  James  F. 
Briggs,  (ex-M.  C.),  Manchester,  N.  H.,  pres.  First 
Nat.  Bank  of  Hillsborough ;  Hon.  Claries  H. 
Bartlett,  Manchester,  N.  H.,  formerly  clerk  U.  S. 
District  Court;  John  C.  French,  Manchester,  N. 
H.,  sec'y  N.  H.  Fire  Ins.  Co.;  Alonzo  Elliott, 
Manchester,  N.  H.,  of  Elliott  &  Ryder,  bankers  ; 
Hon.  William  P.  Chamberlain,  Keene,  N.  H.; 
Seth  M.  Richards,  Newport.,  N.  H.T  of  Dexter 
Richards  &  Son ;  Hon.  Hiram  A.  Tuttle,  Pitts- 
fie-ld,  N.  H.;  S.  B.  Pearmain,  No.  51  State  street, 
Boston,  Mass., of  Pearmain  &  Brooks,  note  and 
stock  brokers ;  Henry  Allison,  Fitchburg,  Mass., 
pres.  Safety  Fund  Nat.  Bank ;  Hon.  Benjamin  F. 
Cutter,  No.  SO  Chauncy  street,  Boston,  Mass.; 
Henry  K.  French,  Peterborough,  N.  H.;  Hon. 
John  M.  Parker,  (Soffstown,  N.  H.,  pres.  Guaranty 
Savings  Bank  of  Manchester;  Hon.  Benjamin  A. 
Kimb.ill,  Concord,  N.  H.,  managing  director  Con- 
cord R.  R.;  Hon.  William  M.  Chase,  Concord,  N. 
H.,  formerly  pres.  First  Nat.  Bank  of  Concord ; 
F.  D.  Hutchins,  Lancaster,  N.  H.,  cashier  Lan- 
caster Nat.  Bank  ;  Hon.  John  Sise,  Portsmouth, 
N.  H.,  pres.  Nat.  Mechanics'  and  Traders'  Bank  ; 
Hon.  Charles  H.  Sawyer,  Dover,  N.  H.,  of  Sawyer 
Woollen  Mills  ;  Hiram  D.  Upton,  Manchester,  N. 
H.,  formerly  cashier  Monadnock  Nat.  Bank  of 
East  Jaffrey,  and  pres.  North-western  Trust  Co.; 
Foster  R.  Clement,  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  formerly 
manager  North-western  Trust  Co.;  Leonard  P. 
Foster,  Manchester,  N.  H. ;  Geo.  S.  Dowley.  pres. 
Vermont  Nat.  Bank,  Brattleboro  ;  Geo.  C.  Fiske, 
pres.  Wason  Car  Co,  Springfield,  Mass.  The 


company  makes  a  specialty  of  western  farm 
mortgages,  and  likewise  acts  as  fiscal  agent  for 
individuals,  estates,  municipalities  and  corpora- 
tions, and  as  trustee  in  corporation  mortgages. 
The  company  likewise  collects  checks,  drafts  and 
notes,  and  all  similar  items  in  all  sections  of  the 
United  States  and  Canada.  It  also  buys  and 
sells  stocks,  bonds  and  notes  at  market  rates,  and 
pays  interest  on  time  deposits.  The  company  has 
always  choice  six  and  seven  per  cent,  loans  in  all 
sizes  on  hand  ready  for  immediate  delivery,  and 
other  desirable  investments  in  county,  city  and 
water  company  bonds,  paying  from  five  to  six  per 
cent.  The  following  statement  "shows  the  affairs 
of  the  conipany  on.  the  30th  day  of  June,  1887. 
The  liabilities,  including  capital  of  $200,000  and 
surplus  and  profits  of  $29,742.82  are  $941,610.42. 
The  assets  are,  loans  on  real  estate,  $796,091.04; 
loans  on  personal  security,  $36,207.47  ;  loans  on 
collateral  security,  $54,000  ;  county,  city,  town 
and  district  bonds,  $22,682.57  ;  other  items,  $32,- 
629.34,  making  a  total  of  $941,610.42.  Sums 
from  $200  up  can  be  more  satisfactorily  invested 
in  this  way  and  with  less  trouble  and  anxiety  to 
the  owner  than  any  other  security  now  available 
in  the  American  money  market. 

R.  E.  McKean,  Fashionable  Tailor,  Cham- 
bers, Opera  House  Block,  Hanover  Street. — This 
house  is  one  of  the  foremost  exponents  of  the  tailor- 
ing art  in  the  city  ;  the  garments  leaving  this  re- 
liable and  popular  establishment  being  first-class 
in  every  feature  of  merit,  in  cut,  fit,  finish  and 
material ;  while  the  patronage  of  the  house  is 
exceedingly  large.  This  flourishing  establish- 
ment was  first  opened  in  1881  by  the  firm  of 
Williams  &  McKean,  who  conducted  it  up  to 
1884,  when  Mr.  McKean  became  sole  proprietor, 
who  has  since  carried  on  the  business  alone  with 
uninterrupted  success.  The  premises  occupied, 
which  are  spacious  and  commodious,  are  taste- 
fully fitted  up  and  appointed,  and  an  exceed- 
ingly fine  assortment  of  imported  and  domestic 
fabrics  in  the  newest  styles,  designs  and  patterns, 
elegant  cassimeres,  cloths,  plaids,  stripes,  meltons, 
serges,  checks,  tweeds,  cheviots  ana  fashionable 
suitings  of  all  kinds  is  constantly  carried  on 
hand,  while  from  fifteen  to  twenty-five  expert 
workmen  are  employed  in  the  shop,  and  the  trade, 
which  extends  throughout  the  city  and  environs, 
is  of  a  most  influential  aod  flourishing  character, 
and  grows  apace.  Mr.  McKean  is  a  native  of  this 
state,  wi(h  fifteen  years  practical  experience 
in  the  exercise  of  his  trade,  and  fully  merits  the 
large  measure  of  popular  favor  and  patronage  he 
receives,  as  he  always  guarantees  complete  satis- 
faction. 


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LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


153 


The  First  National  Bank,  of  Manches- 
ter, N.  H. — The  history  of  The  First  National 
Bank  of  Manchester  is  closely  identified  with 
that  of  the  progress  of  the  city.  It  was  incor- 
porated as  a  state  bank.  The  bank  has  printed 
its  history  based  upon  the  records  in  its  keeping, 
and  we  are  told  the  institution  was  originally  in- 
corporated under  the  name  of  the  Merrimack 
River  Bank,  July  14,  1855,  Ralph  Metcalf  being 
Governor  of  the  state.  The  charter  was  granted 
for  the  term  of  twenty  years  from  July  15,  and 
was  accepted  August  1st  by  the  following  board 
of  grantees  (those  whose  names  are  marked  with 
an  asterisk  [*]  are  now  dead)  :  *\Villiam  Whit- 
tle, William  G.  Means,  *John  H.  Moore,  *Peter 
P.  Woodbury,  Frederick  Smyth,  William  P. 
Newell,  *Timothy  W.  Little,  *William  Patten, 
*Isaac  Torapkins,  Isaac  W.  Smith.  *Frederick  G. 
Stark,  *John  Ordway,  *Geo.  W.  Converse,  Josiah 
C.  Eastman,  *\Villiam  Shepherd,  *D.  J.  Daniels, 
*C.  W.  Baldwin,  *Jacob  G.  Cilley,  *Alonzo 
Smith,  David  Cross,  *Phineh£;s  Adams.  Francis 
H.  Lyfoid,  B.  F.  Martin,  *William  Richardson, 
Waterman  Smith,  *Frank  A.  Brown,  Alphens 
Gay,  Jr.,  Joseph  B.  Clark,  John  M.  Parker, 
*Heury  T.  Mowatt,  *Geo.  W.  Bailey,  William 
Perkins,  and  their  associates.  The  first  meeting 
of  the  grantees  took  place  at  the  office  of  Fred- 
erick Smyth,  No.  4  Smyth's  Block.  Suitable 
by-laws  were  adopted,  the  capital  stock,  §150,000, 
divided  into  1.500  shares,  and  the  requisite  ma- 
chinery for  the  successful  working  of  the  new 
institution  was  provided.  The  following  were 
chosen  directors:  William  G.  Means,  Waterman 
Smith,  William  P.  Newell,  John  H.  Moore,  Wil- 
liam Whittle,  B.  F.  Martin,  David  Cross;  presi- 
dent, William  G.  Means ;  cashier,  Frederick 
Smyth;  clerk,  John  D.  Irving.  The  Bank  of 
Commerce,  in  Boston,  was  selected  as  a  place  of 
deposit.  The  discount  of  notes  was  authorized 
Nov.  1,  1855,  and  the  first  loan  was  make  to  the 
agent  of  the  Manchester  Mills.  By  Nov.  7,  the 
capital  stock  had  all  been  subscribed  and  paid  in. 
In  1856,  the  board  of  directors  was  re-elected, 
and  in  November  of  that  year  William  Whittle 
resigned  and  Phinehas  Adams  was  chosen  in  bis 
place,  and  there  was  no  further  change  until 
1859,  when  Mr.  Means  resigned  as  president,  and 
was  succeeded  by  B.  F.  Martin,  who  served  one 
year,  and  was  succeeded  by  Waterman  Smith. 
The  various  elections  of  directors  have  been  as 
follows:  1859,  B  F.  Martin,  Waterman  Smith, 
David  Cross,  John  H.  Moore,  William  P.  Newell, 
Phinehas  Adams  and  Joseph  B.  Clark  ;  1860  4, 
Waterman  Smith,  Aretas  Blood,  David  Cross, 
Natt  Head,  Joseph  B.  Clark,  William  W.  Brown 
and  R.  N.  Batchelder ;  1866-7,  no  change  ;  1868-9, 
Waterman  Smith,  David  Cross,  Natt  Head,  W. 
W.  Brown,  Joseph  B.  Clark,  R.  N.  Batchelder 
and  Thomas  Wheat;  1870-4,  Waterman  Smith, 
David  Cross,  W.  W.  Brown,  Thomas  Wheat,  Natt 
Head,  Frederick  Smyth  and  Joseph  B.  Clark; 
1875-6,  Waterman  Smith,  Joseph  B.  Clark,  Fred- 
erick Smyth,  Thomas  Wheat.  David  Cross  and 
Natt  Head;  1877,  Waterman  Smith,  David  Cross, 
Frederick  Smyth,  Joseph  B.  Clark,  F.  B.  Eaton 
and  Thomas  Wheat ;  1878-83,  Waterman  Smith, 
Joseph  B.  Clark,  Frederick  Smyth,  F.  B.  Euton, 
David  Cross,  Thomas  Wheat  and  Natt  Head ; 
1884,  officers :  president,  Frederick  Smyth ; 
vice-president,  David  Cross;  cashier,  Chas. 


F.  Morrill ;  clerk,  John  P.  Goggin  ;  direc- 
tors, David  Cross,  Frederick  Smyth,  Joseph 
B.  Clark,  F.  B.  Eaton,  Thomas  Wheat,  Frank 
Dowst  and  Joseph  F.  Kennard  ;  1887,  Frederick 
Smyth,  David  Cross,  Thomas  Wheat,  F.  B.  Eaton, 
Joseph  F.  Kennard,  Frank  Dowst  and  Freeman 
Higgins.  On  the  22nd  of  March,  1865,  the  stock- 
holders voted  to  reorganize  under  the  United 
States  Bank  Act  as  the  First  National  Bank  of 
Manchester.  This  institution  has  never  missed 
paying  a  dividend  to  its  stockholders  semi-annu- 
ally,  and  has  never  paid  less  than  six  per  cent. ; 
indeed  more  often  eight  or  ten  per  cent,  than  oth- 
erwise. On  the  first  of  August,  1887,  the  bank 
was  shown  to  have  a  capital  stock  paid  in  of 
$150,000,  a  surplus  fund  of  $30.000  and  undi- 
vided profits  amounting  to  $1,110.  The  institu- 
tion transacts  a  general  banking  business  in 
loans,  discounts,  deposits,  and  makes  collections 
through  correspondents  at  home  and  abroad.  The 
Bon-ton  correspondent  is  the  Commonwealth  Na- 
tional Bank,  the  U.  S.  depository.  The  president 
is  Mr.  Frederick  Smyth,  who  is  a  native  of  New 
Hampshire.  From  '1864  to  1883  he  was  the 
cashier  of  the  bank,  and  in  the  latter  year  was 
elected  president.  He  is  also  president  and  treas- 
urer of  the  Merrimack  River  Savings  Bank.  Mr. 
Charles  F.  Morrill,  who  is  a  native  of  New  Hamp- 
shire and  was  formerly  a  clerk  in  the  bank,  has 
been  cashier  since  1883.  He  is  also  a  trustee  of 
the  Merrimack  River  Savings  Bank.  Few  banks 
in  the  New  England  States  present  so  favorable 
a  showing  as  does  that  of  which  this  article 
treats. 

F.  M.  Oliver  &  Co.,  Wholesale  Dealers  in 
Boots  and  Shoes,  Rubbers  and  Shoe  Findings,  No. 
89  Hanover  Street. — A  prominent  and  reliable 
house  engaged  exclusively  in  the  wholesale  trade 
in  boots,  shoes,  rubbers  and  shoe  findings  is  that 
of  Messrs.  F.  M.  Oliver  &  Co.,  of  No.  89  Hanover 
street.  This  enterprising  and  flourishing  busi- 
ness house  was  originally  established  in  April, 
1886,  by  Messrs.  J.  P.  Thomas  &  Co.  In  Febru- 
ary, 1887,  Messrs.  F.  M.  Oliver  &  Co.  succeeded 
to  the  business,  and  by  able  management  together 
with  energy  and  honorable  business  methods  have 
brought  the  business  to  its  present  state  of  pros- 
perity, Mr.  Oliver  bringing  to  bear  the  experi- 
ence of  some  years  ;  for  twenty  years  he  was 
traveling  talesman  in  this  line,  making  him 
eminently  fitted  for  this  business,  and  a  con- 
stantly increasing  business  is  being  developed 
throughout  the  New  England  States.  The  house 
is  represented  by  three  traveling  salesman.  This 
is  the  only  house  of  its  kind  in  the«ity  of  Man- 
chester. The  premises  occupied  by  the  firm  are 
located  at  No.  89  Hanover  slreet,  nearly  opposite 
the  post-office,  and  consist  of  first  floor  and  base- 
ment 25x80  feet.  They  have  on  hand  and  carry  a 
full  line  of  boots,  shoes,  rubbers,  slippers  and 
shoe  findings,  of  desirable  manufacturers.  The 
house  receive  the  goods  direct  from  well-known 
manufacturers,  and  are  in  a  position  to  make 
advantageous  offers  to  the  retail  houses  throughout 
the  New  England  States,  at  as  low  prices  as  is 
consistent  for  good  articles  of  footwear.  Mr. 
F.  M.  Oliver  is  a  native  of  this  state  and  is  a 
gentleman  possessing  excellent  business  qualities, 
and  fully  merits  the  success  attending  the  results 
of  this  business  enterprise. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


Amoskeag  Manufacturing  Company, 

Manufacturers  of  Tickings,  Denims,  Canton  Flan- 
nels, Grain  Bags,  Ginghams,  Shirtings,  Stripes, 
Dress  Goods,  etc. — Manchester  can  boast  of  having 
the  largest  cotton  mills  in  the  country,  and  these 
belong  to  the  Amoskeag  Manufacturing  Co.  This 
company  was  formed  in  1831  by  five  Manchester 
men,  who  bought  1,500  acres  of  land.  They  sold 
some,  and  then  built  dams,  canals,  tenement 
houses  for  help,  cotton  mill,  etc.,  and  during  the 
Civil  War  the  machine  shop  of  the  mill  was  used 
for  making  arms.  The  mills  have  kept  increasing 
in  number  to  meet  the  enlarged  trade  of  the  com- 
pany, and  these  are  now  fourteen  in  number,  and 
range  from  four  to  six  stories  high.  They  have  a 
frontage  of  1,500  feet  and  a  depth  of  300  feet, 
and  occupy  twenty  acres  of  land.  Here,  too,  is 
one  of  the  largest  mill  chimneys  in  the  country. 
It  has  a  base  of  45  feet  and  a  height  of  265  feet. 
The  mills  contain  21l  ,000  spindles  and  7,000 
looms,  and  the  driving  force  for  these  is  furnished 
by  21  turbine  wheels,  aggregating  6,000  horse 
power.  An  auxiliary  force  is  contributed  by  four 
steam  engines  of  4,500  hoise  power.  The  boiler 
house  has  a  capacity  for  60  boilers  and  contains 
48  boilers.  There  are  4,000  females  and  3,000 
males  employed,  and  the  products  of  the 
establishment  consist  of  tickings,  denims,  Can- 
ton flannels,  grain  bags,  ginghams,  shirtings, 
stripes,  dress  goods,  and  a  variety  of  fancy  cotton 
fabrics.  Weekly,  1,500,000  yards  of  cloth,  weigh- 
ing 450,000  pounds  are  produced,  and  600,000 
pounds  of  cotton  are  consumed.  In  a  year  17,500 
tons  of  coal,  16,000  gallons  of  oil,  250  tons  of 
starch  and  $225,000  worth  of  drugs  are  consumed. 
The  goods  produced  here  have  no  superiors  in 
the  market,  and  they  are  supplied  to  dealers 
throughout  the  country  by  the  company's  selling 
agents,  Messrs.  J.  L.  Bremer  &  Co.,  of  Boston  and 
New  York.  The  treasurer  is  Mr.  T.  Jefferson 
Coolidge,  whose  office  is  at  Boston.  The  agent  at 
the  mills  is  Mr.  H.  F.  Straw,  who  has  been 
employed  in  the  mills  since  1872.  He  is  a  son  of 
Ex-Gov.  Straw,  who  was  agent  for  the  mills  for 
many  years.  The  present  agent  assumed  control 
of  the  mills  four  years  ago  as  successor  to  Mr. 
Livermore.  Mr.  Chas.  H.  Manning  is  the  general 
superintendent;  Mr.  Harry  E.  Parker,  manufac- 
turing superintendent;  Mr.  Charles  L.  Richard- 
son,  paymaster  ;  Mr.  Edwin  H.  Hobbs,  engineer. 

John  E.  Towle  &  Co.,  Packers  and 
Wholesale  Dealers  in  Pork,  Lard,  Dressed  Hogs, 
Sausages,  Hams,  etc.,  Drake  and  Carpenter's 
Block,  Granite  Street. — It  is  interesting  to  con- 
template the  magnitude  which  the  provision 
trade  has  attained  in  the  United  States  when 
compared  to  the  limit  to  which  it  was  circum- 
scribed a  quarter  of  a  century  ago.  Probably  no 
business  has  had  a  more  rapid  growth,  and  this 
remarkable  increase  must  be  largely  ascribed  to 
the  enterprise  and  industry  of  those  connected 
with  the  trade  who  have  made  its  extension  a 
life  study.  One  of  the  most  widely  known  and 
representative  houses  in  this  line  in  Manchester 
is  that  of  Messrs.  John  E.  Towle  &  Co.,  pork 
packers,  lard  refiners,  and  wholesale  dealers  in 
dressed  hogs,  sausages,  tripe,  hams,  pigs'  feet, 
dried  beef,  etc.,  Drake  and  Carpenter's  Block, 
Granite  street.  This  business  was  originally 
established  by  Messrs.  Clough  &  Towle  in  1875, 


and  on  the  dissolution  of  the  partnership  in  1882, 
the  business  passed  into  the  hands  of  Mr.  John 
E.  Towle,  who  has  since  conducted  the  enterprise 
under  the  style  of  John  E.  Towle  &  Co.  The 
salesroom  has  an  area  of  25x75  feet,  sud,  in  addi- 
tion to  this,  the  proprietor  occupies  the  basunent 
which  is  75x75  feet  in  measurement.  The  prem- 
ises are  fully  equipped  with  all  the  latest  im- 
proved appliances  and  apparatus  known  to  Ihe 
trade.  Mr.  Towle  also  does  some  slaughtering 
of  country  fed  hogs,  and  the  curing  and  packing 
departments  are  under  his  close  personal  super- 
vision. The  goods  cf  this  bouse  are  unsurpassed 
by  those  of  any  other  similar  establishment,  and 
are  everywhere  recognized  and  appreciattd  by 
the  trade  as  standard  productions.  Five  hands 
are  employed,  a  large  stock  is  carried,  the  busi- 
ness is  entirely  wholesale,  and  the  house  ranks  Al 
in  the  market. 


George  W.  Rief,  Manufacturer  of  Stair 
Rails,  Brackets,  Mantel  Shelves  and  Piazza  Bal- 
usters, Scroll  Sawing,  etc.,  Forsaith's  Building, 
Corner  Franklin  and  Auburn  Streets. — The  busi- 
ness controlled  by  Mr.  Geo.  W.  Rief  was  origi- 
nally founded  some  fifteen  years  ago  by  W.  G. 
Westover.  In  June,  1884,  Mr.  K.  W.  Morse 
became  the  proprietor,  and  in  July  7,  1884,  the 
latter  was  succeeded,  by  Mr.  Rief,  who  was  born 
in  Canada  thirty-two  years  ago.  He  has  had  ten 
years  experience  in  his  line  of  trade,  and  his 
workshop  comprises  one  floor  of  Forsaith's  Build- 
ing, on  the  corner  of  Franklin  and  Auburn  streets. 
This  is  fully  equipped  with  all  necessary  machin- 
ery and  tools,  and  the  machinery  is  operated  by 
steam  power.  Constant  employment  is  furnished 
to  a  force  of  experienced  workmen  in  the  several 
departments  of  sawing,  planing,  turning  and 
and  mouldings.  The  operations  of  the  house 
consist  of  the  manufacture  of  brackets,  stair  rails, 
posts,  etc.,  mantel  shelves  and  piazza  balusters, 
and  in  scroll  sawing,  turning  and  general  job 
work.  In  all  the  products  of  the  house  the 
determination  of  the  firm  is  to  produce  goods  that 
shall  rank  superior  in  the  trade,  both  in  quality 
of  material  and  careful  workmanship. 


Baril  &  Grenier,  Druggists,  No.  1104  Elm 
Street. — Although  the  business  of  this  house  was 
founded  not  longer  ago  than  December,  1886,  a 
large,  first-class  patronage  has  already  been  ac- 
quired. The  copartners,  Messrs.  J.  B.  Baril 
and  A.  G.  Grenier  are  well  known  to 
the  public.  Mr.  Baril,  who  was  born 
in  Canada,  has  resided  in  the  United  States 
for  the  past  twenty  years,  the  greater  portion  of 
the  time  in  this  cily.  He  has  had  years  of  expe- 
rience as  a  druggist  and  chemist,  and  is  a  pharma- 
cist of  acknowledged  skill  and  ability.  Mr. 
Grenier  is  also  a  native  of  Canada  and  has  lived 
in  Manchester  for  the  past  fourteen  years.  He 
established  himself  in  the  grocery  business  in 
1881.  The  store  occupied  is  handsomely  fitted 
up,  is  admirable  in  all  its  appointments,  and  con- 
tains a  large,  superior  assortment  of  drugs  and 
chemicals,  all  fresh  and  of  undoubted  purity,  also 
reliable  proprietary  remedies,  toilet  and  fancy 
goods,  surgical  appliances,  perfumery,  physicians' 
supplies,  etc.  Particular  attention  is  devoted  to 
the  compounding  of  prescriptions,  which  are  pre- 
pared with  the  finest  drugs. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


155 


Amoskeag    National    Bank,    No.    867 

Elm  iStreet. — This-  is  not  only  one  of  the  oldest 
and  most  popular  banks  in  the  city  and  state,  but 
also  one  of  the  best  managed.  It  was  staited  in 
1852  as  a  state  bank  under  the  style  of  The  Amos- 
keag  Bank.  In  18G4  it  was  reorganized,  and  was 
one  of  the  first  banks  to  be  chartered  under  the 
National  Bank  Act.  Its  career  has  been  one  of 
marked  success,  and  from  first  to  last  has  had  the 
fullest  confidence  of  the  public  accorded  it.  The 
bank  has  a  capital  of  $'200.000,  and  the  surplus 
of  $60,000,  which  in  itself  is  sufficient  evidence  of 
the  care  and  prudence  exercised  in  the  manage- 
ment of  the  affairs  of  the  institution.  The  presi- 
dent, ex-Gov.  Moody  Currier,  has  held  office  since 
1864.  He  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  and  is 
also  president  and  trustee  of  the  Amoskeag  Sav- 
ings Bank  and  trustee  of  the  People's  Savings 
Bank.  The  cashier  is  Mr.  George  B  Chandler, 
who  has  been  connected  with  the  bank  since  1864. 
He  is  also  treasurer  and  'trustee  of  the  People's 
Savings  Bank.  The  directors  are  Messrs.  Moody 
Currier,  Edson  Hill,  Henry  Chandler,  B.  C.  Dean, 
D.  B.  Varney,  John  B.  Varick,  Lucien  B.  Clough, 
R.  P.  Silver  and  George  W.  Riddle.  The  bank 
has  a  fine  suite  of  offices  at  No.  867  Elm  street, 
and  a  general  banking  business,  including  the  re- 
ceiving of  deposits,  the  discounting  of  approved 
commercial  paper,  the  collection  of  drafts,  and 
the  dealing  in  first-clasa  securities,  is  transacted. 
Under  its  present  wise  and  conservative  manage- 
ment, this  bank  is  doing  a  large  and  safe  busi- 
ness, all  of  its  movements  being  marked  by  pru- 
dence, caution  and  honorable  business  methods. 
while  it  is  generally  recognized  as  H  solid  institu- 
tion, reflecting  credit  alike  upon  its  officers  and 
the  community  where  its  influence  is  so  credita 
bly  felt. 

Merrill  Brothers,  Flour,  Grain,  Shorts, 
etc.,  No.  758  Elm  Street. — Among  the  young, 
rising  and  energetic  business  houses  in  the  city  of 
Manchester,  is  the  flour,  grain  and  feed  establish- 
ment of  Messrs.  Merrill  Bros.,  and  may  be 
noted  as  one  that  is  rapidly  taking  a  prominent 
position.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm 
are  B.  F.  and  C.  R.  Merrill,  both  natives  of  Nor- 
way, Maine.  The  former  has  been  a  resident  of 
this  city  since  1875  and  the  latter  came  here  four 
years  later.  They  established  this  enterprise  in 
1883  at  the  present  address.  The  premises  occu- 
pied comprise  a  commodious  store  and  basement, 
each  25x90  feet  in  dimensions,  and  are  thoroughly 
equipped  with  all  necessary  conveniencies.  The 
stock  comprises  the  most  select  brands  of  spring 
and  winter  wheat  flour  from  the  most  celebrated 
new  process  mills  in  the  United  States;  also  fine 
and  coarse  grains  and  seeds,  mill-feed,  such  as 
shorts,  bran,  chopped  corn  and  oats,  buckwheat 
flour,  graham  flour,  oat  and  white  and  yellow, 
bolted  and  unbolted  cornmeal,  etc.  They  give 
particular  attention  to  baled  hay  and  straw, 
selecting  none  but  the  sweetest,  purest  and 
brightest  to  be  found  in  the  market.  They  have 
a  very  large  trade  which  is  both  wholesale  and 
retail,  extending  throughout  the  city  and  sur- 
rounding country.  They  sell  for  some  of  the 
most  important  mills  in  the  country.  Mr.  C.  R. 
Merrill  is  an  active  and  prominent  member  of  the 
Order  of  I.  O.  O.  F.;  also  in  the  councils  of  the 
Order  of  Red  Men. 


G.  W.  Adams,  Groceries.  Meats  and  Provi- 
sions, Brown's  Block,  Hanover  Street. — This  busi- 
ness was  founded  in  the  fall  of  1847  under  the 
firm  name  of  Aaron  Felton  &  Co.,  afterwards  in 
1850  it  became  Adams  &  Co.,  then  was  changed 
to  Adams  &  Andrews,  from  that  title  to  Adams 
&  Son,  who  were  succeeded  by  Adams  &  Lamprey, 
and  in  1883  Mr.  G.  W.  Adams  became  sole  pro- 
prietor and  has  conducted  it  with  great  success 
ever  since.  The  store  utilized  is  spacious  and 
commodious,  centrally  located  and  fitted  up  in  a 
very  attractive  and  appropriate  manner,  and  con- 
tains a  full  and  carefully  selected  assortment  of 
fancy  and  staple  groceries,  meats  and  provisions, 
such  as  fresh,  new  crop  teas  from  Japan  and 
China,  fragrant  coffees  from  Java,  Mocha  and  South 
America,  hermetically  sealed  goods  in  glass  and 
tin  from  the  most  celebrated  establishments  in 
Europe  and  America,  spic«  s,  condiments,  table 
delicacies,  the  most  select  brands  of  flour,  pure 
and  fresh  creamery  butter,  eggs,  cheese,  and  other 
farm  and  dairy  products  direct  from  the  pro- 
ducers, also  fresh  and  salt  meats,  provisions,  etc. 
The  premises  contain  all  the  latest  ?nd  best 
improved  refrigerators  to  supply  cold  storage  for 
the  preservation  of  perishable  articles,  such  as 
fresh  meats,  poultry,  vegetables,  etc.,  for  an  indefi- 
nite length  of  time.  The  goods  of  this  concern 
are  highly  esteemed  throughout  the  city  and 
vicinity  for  their  freshness,  absolute  purity  and 
low  prices,  while  the  services  of  five  courteous 
and  polite  assistants  are  in  constant  demand. 
This  house  is  one  of  if  not  the  oldest  in  its  line 
in  this  city.  Mr.  Adams  is  a  native  of  Sutton, 
N.  H.,  but  has  been  a  resident  here  since  1847. 


Edward  H.  Currier,  Apothecary,  Elm 
Street,  Corner  Menimack. — Prominent  among  the 
leading  members  of  the  pharmaceutical  profession 
in  Manchester,  is  Dr.  Edward  H.  Currier,  who 
stands  in  the  forefront  in  his  line  in  this  city, 
sustaining  a  deservedly  high  reputation  for  relia- 
bility and  skill  in  preparing  physicians'  prescrip- 
tions and  in  all  branches,  being  a  capable  and 
experienced  M.  D.,  as  well  as  an  expert  druggist. 
Dr.  Currier,  who  is  a  native  of  Hopkinton,  N.  H., 
but  has  lived  in  this  city  since  early  boyhood,  is 
a  graduate  of  Dartmouth  Medical  College.  He 
assumed  control  of  this  well  and  favorably  known 
drug  store  in  1871,  which  has  been  in  prosperous 
existence  as  such  for  upward  of  forty  years.  The 
store,  which  is  25x70  feet  in  dimensions,  is  hand- 
somely fitted  up  and  attractively  appointed,  two 
brilliant  electric  lights,  art-tiled  flooring,  and 
splendid  show  cases  rendering  a  very  fine  display, 
and  a  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  is  al- 
ways carried,  including  besides  a  complete  line  of 
fresh  and  pure  medicines,  drugs  and  chemicals, 
standard  proprietary  remedies,  druggists'  sundries 
and  pharmaceutical  specialties  in  great  variely, 
•  acids,  extracts,  medical  liquors,  spirits  and  alcohol ; 
also  mineral  waters  and  flavors,  toilet  articles, 
scented  soaps,  perfumery,  sponges,  small  wares, 
stationery  and  cigars,  while  two  efficient  regis- 
tered pharmacist  assistants  are  employed.  Dr. 
Currier  is  a  prominent  member  and  one  of  the 
commissioners  of  the  State  Pharmaceutical  Asso- 
ciation, and  the  New  Hampshire  Medical  Society, 
while  he  also  enjoys  the  respect  and  confidence  of 
his  associate  members  in  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  and 
Masonic  Order. 


CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


New  Hampshire  Fire  Insurance  Com- 
pany, Manchester. — The  New  Hampshire  Fire 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Manchester,  was  incorporated 
under  the  laws  of  New  Hampshire  in  1870,  and 
immediately  entered  upon  a  career  of  usefulness 
which  has  been  continued  until  to-day  with 
increasing  prosperity  ;  indeed,  this  is  the  leading 
stock  insurance  of  the  state,  and  has  the  highest 
ratio  of  assets  to  liabilities.  The  chief  executive 
officers  are  :  president,  J.  A.  Weston,  ex-governor 
of  the  state,  ex-Mayor  of  Manchester,  president 
of  the  Merchants'  National  Bank,  treasurer  of  the 
Guaranty  Savings  Bank,  and  civil  engineer;  Hon. 
S.  N.  Bell,  ex-member  of  Congress;  treasurer, 
Geo.  B.  Chandler,  secretary  of  the  Amoskeag 
National  Bank  and  ex-member  of  the  State  Sen- 
ate; secretary,  John  C.  French;  assistant  secre- 


t:iry,  W.  H.  Berry.  With  the  exception  of  the 
two  last  named,  who  have  been  in  office  for  five 
years,  these  gentlemen  have  held  their  positions 
since  the  organization  of  the  company.  These 
officers  are  assisted  by  a  board  of  directors,  con- 
sisting of  the  following  gentlemen,  who  are  all 
residents  in  New  Hampshire:  James  A.  Weston, 
Samuel  N.  Bell,  Moody  Currier,  Geo.  B.  Chandler, 
Alfred  Quimby,  Bush  rod  W.  Hill,  W.  H.  Berry, 
N.  P.  Hunt,  Benj.  C.  Dean,  N.  W.  Cumner,  Geo.  W. 


Riddle,  John  C.  French,  Dexter  Richards,  John 
M.  Hopkins,  John  D.  Chandler,  W.  D.  Cadwell, 
Frank  A.  McKean,  H.  K.  French,  F.  A.  Faulkner, 

A.  G.  Folsom,  W.  D.  Knapp,  Frank  Jones,  John 

B.  Varick  and  Andrew  Bunton.     The  affairs  of 
the  company  are  most  zealously  guarded  by  its 
officers,  who  have  made  a  record  which  has  gained 
the  confidence  of  all  with  whom  they  have  had 
business   relations.      Conservatism   rather   than 
haste,  carefulness  rather  than  inpulsiveness.  final 
profit  rather  than  present  volume  of  business, 
have  been  the  leading  mottoes  of  this  company's 
insurance  creed.    Small  risks  are  well  scattered, 
the  securities  are  undoubted,   the  directors  are 
men  of  acknowledged  ability  and  integrity,  and 
the   company,  who  enjoy  a  prosperous  business, 
offer  by  policies  the  very  best  indemnity  against 
loss  or  damage  by  fire.     The  financial  status  of 
the  company  on  July  1,  1887,  cash  capital,  $500,- 
000;  reserve  for  re-insurance,  $401,940;  reserve 
for  unpaid  losses  and  other  liabilities,  $74,920.94  ; 
net  surplus,  $248,754.09;  total  assets,  $1,225, 615.- 
03.     Since  1870   the  company  has  increased  the 
capital  from  $100,000  to  $500,000  and  every  honest 
claim  has  been  met  when  due.     The  company  is 
as  solid  as  the  granite  hills  and  offers  insurance 
at  the  lowest  rates.     It  is  represented  by  agents 
in  all   the  leading  cities  in  the  east,  north  and 
west. 


Amory   Manufacturing    Company. — fc 

The  Amory  Manufacturing  Co.'s  concern  is  one 
of  the  most  distinguished,  and  its  products,  which 
have  a  standard  value  in  the  market,  are  to  be 
found  on  sale  in  all  the  principal  cities  of  the 
Union.  Phis  company  was  incorporated  in  1879 
under  the  laws  of  New  Hampshire,  with  a  capital 
of  $900,000  in  900  shares.  The  premises  occupied 
for  manufacturing  purposes  consist  of  a  very 
extensive  mill,  having  a  frontage  of  580  feet  and 
a  depth  of  90  feet,  containing  four  floors  and 
basement.  The  mill  is  admirably  equipped  with 
all  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances. 
The  machinery,  which  includes  57,000  spindles 
and  1,520  looms,  is  driven  by  four  turbine  water 
wheels,  a  Corliss  engine  of  450  horse  power  and 
five  boilers  of  700  hoise  power  in  all.  The  man- 
ufactures of  the  concern  consist  of  fine  and 
medium  sheetings,  shirtings  and  jeans,  which  are 
unrivalled  for  quality  and  general  excellence.  In 
the  production  of  these  goods  800  operatives  are 
employed,  and  the  average  pay  roll  per  month  is 
$2i  ,000.  Weekly  85,000  pounds  of  cotton  are 
used,  and  yearly  10,000  tons  of  coal,  5,000  gallons 
of  oil,  and  100,000  pounds  of  starch  are  used.  Of 
cloth,  250,000  yards,  weighing  75,000  pounds  are 
produced  weekly.  The  treasurer  of  this  pros- 
perous company  is  Mr.  C.  W.  Amory,  who  is  a 
native  of  Massachusetts,  and  whose  office  is 
located  at  No.  50  State  street,  Boston.  Since 
July,  1887,  Mr.  Wm.  E.  Winsor  has  been  the 
agent  in  charge.  He  has  had  twenty-seven  years 
experience  in  the  business,  and  was  formerly  con- 
nected with  the  Franklin  Manufacturing  Co.,  of 
Rhode  Island;  of  the  Rockfort  Mills,  Rookfort, 
Mass,  etc.  Mr.  Sebastian  Christophe  is  the  pay- 
master. The  selling  agents  are  Messrs.  John  L. 
Bremer  &  Co.,  Boston  and  New  York.  All  these 
gentlemen,  except  Mr.  Christophe,  hold  similar 
positions  in  connection  with  the  mills  of  the 
Langdon  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  this  city. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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Amoskeag  Savings  Bank,  No.  867  Elm 

Street. — This  deservedly  popular  and  excellent 
institution  was  incorporated  in  1852,  and  its 
history  from  the  start  has  been  a  record  of  steady 
progress  and  prosperity.  A  flourishing  business 
is  transacted,  the  same  giving  evidence  of  con- 
stant and  substantial  increase  annually,  and  the 
connections  of  the  bank  are  of  the  most  desirable 
character.  There  is  a  guaranty  fund  of  $190,000, 
the  deposits  amount  to  $3,600,000  and  the  assets 
to  over  $4,000,000.  The  bank  has  a  fine  suite  of 
offices,  and  these  are  handsomely  fitted  up  and 
have  an  inviting  appearance.  Since  1868  Mr. 
Moody  Currier  has  filled  the  office  of  president. 
He  has  also  been  president  of  the  Amoskeag  Na- 
tional Bank  since  1863,  and  is  a  trustee  of  the 
Peoples'  Savings  Bank.  Since  1883  the  office  of 
treasurer  has  been  ably  filled  by  Mr.  Henry 
Chandler,  who  is  also  a  director  of  the  Amoskeag 
National  Bank.  Mr.  J.  E.  Currier  has  been  the 
teller  for  nine  years.  The  trustees  are,  Messrs. 
Moody  Currier,  L.  B.  Clough,H.  C.  Merrill,  Otis 
Barton,  Henry  Chandler,  George  W.  Kiddle,  J.  E. 
Bennett  and  L.  French.  These  gentlemen  are  all 
resident  in  the  city,  widely  known  as  men  of 
sound  judgment  and  excellent  buisnesa  ability. 

P.  C.  Cheney  Company,  Manufacturers 
of  Paper  and  Dealers  in  Paper,  Paper  Stock  and 
Wiping  Waste;  Office,  Amoskeag  Mills;  P.  C. 
Cheney,  Treasurer. — The  paper  industry  is  one  of 
the  earliest,  and  at  the  present  time,  one  of  the 
most  prosperous  of  American  manufactures,  its 
history  embodying  many  features  incident  to 
the  rise  and  development  of  other  industrial  pur- 
suits. During  the  last  forty  years,  through  the 
energy  and  ability  of  our  manufacturers,  Ameri- 
can paper  has  driven  the  foreign  article  almost 
entirely  away,  and  now  occupies  the  post  of 
honor.  A  leading  representative  of  a  promi- 
nent branch  of  this  trade  is  the  P.  C.  Cheney 
Co.,  of  this  city,  whose  manufactories  are  lo- 
cated as  follows :  Paper  and  Waste  Mills,  Man- 
chester, N.  H. ;  Uncanoonook  Pulp  Mills,  Goffs- 
town  Centre,  N.  H.  ;  Great  Bay  Pulp  Mills,  East 
Tilton,  N.  H.  ;  Cherry  Valley  Mills,  Washington, 
N.  H.  The  firm  of  P.  C  Cheney  Co.  originally  con- 
sisted of  P.  C.  Cheney,  Ira  Cross  and  E.  M.  Tubbs. 
This  firm  first  manufactured  paper  at  Goffstown 
Centre.  Their  establishment  was  burned  out  in 
1871,  and  they  resumed  business  at  the  Amoskeag 
Paper  and  Waste  Mills,  Manchester,  and  here 
were  located  the  headquarters  of  the  firm.  The 
burned  mill  at  Goffstown  Centre  was  restored, 
and  the  manufacture  of  pulp  was  commenced  at 
this  mill.  The  Monaduock  Pulp  Mills  at  Peter- 
borough, operating  under  a  franchise  granted  the 
Peterborough  Co.  in  1835,  were  along  with  the 
charter,  purchased  by  P.  C.  Cheney  &  Co.,  in 
1878,  and  then  came  into  existence  the  P.  C. 
Cheney  Co.  of  to-day,  with  a  capital  of  $100,000, 
P.  C.  Cheney  owning  almost  the  entire  stock. 
The  mills  at  Goffstown  Centre  and  Peterborough 
manufactured  pulp  exclusively  for  the  paper 
mills  at  Manchester,  where  a  specialty  was  made 
of  card  middles  and  white  and  buff  card  and 
glazed  papers  in  rolls  for  card  and  glazed  paper 
manufacturers.  The  pulp  mills  at  Petersborough 
having  been  recently  sold,  the  Goffstowu  Mill  con- 
tinuing. The  mills  have  a  capacity  for  producing 
eight  tons  of  paper  per  day.  Two  hundred  hands, 


all  told,  are  employed,  and  the  pay  roll  amounts 
to  about  $5,000  per  month.  Five  steam  engines 
and  seven  boilers,  representing  in  all  500  horse 
power,  and  four  water  wheels,  constitute  the 
driving  force,  and  the  buildings,  two  and  three 
stories  high,  cover  an  area  of  fully  two  acres. 
The  company  also  deal  in  paper  and  paper  stock, 
and  in  wiping  waste  for  railroads  and  machinists' 
use.  The  business  extends  to  all  parts  of  the 
country.  The  treasurer,  Mr.  P.  C.  Cheney,  is  too 
well  known  to  need  comment.  He  has  served  in 
the  highest  public  offices  in  the  city  and  state. 
He  has  filled  the  office  of  Mayor  of  the  City,  Gov- 
ernor of  the  State,  and  was  United  States  Senator 
during  the  2nd  session  of  the  49th  Congress.  He 
is  at  the  present  time  president  of  the  Peoples' 
Savings  Bank,  and  is  a  trustee  of  the  Guaranty 
Trust  Co.  Mr.  W.  S.  Holt  is  the  agent,  and 
Mr.  P.  C.  Laselle  is  the  clerk  of  the  company. 

S.  A.  Felton  &  Son,  Manufacturers  of 
Brushes,  Corner  of  Franklin  and  Auburn  Streets. 
— One  of  the  most  noted  brush  manufacturing 
concerns  in  the  city  and  state  is  that  of  Messrs. 
S.  A.  Felton  &  Son.  This  business  dates  its  be- 
ginning back  to  1852,  when  it  was  founded  by 
Mr.  H.  G.  Weil  son.  Later  the  style  of  the  con- 
cern was  changed  to  Eoby  Brush  Works ;  in  1877 
to  S.  A.  Felton  &  Co.,  and  in  1884  toS.  A.  Fel- 
ton &  Son.  Mr.  S.  A.  Felton  was  born  in  Marl- 
borough,  Mass.,  and  his  son,  Mr.  D.  D.  Felton,  in 
Minnesota,  and  both  have  resided  in  Manchester 
since  1867.  Their  factory  is  60x70  feet  in  di- 
mensions, and  it  is  equipped  with  the  most 
modern  tools  and  machinery,  the  latter  being 
operated  by  steam  power.  The  concern  occupies 
a  front  rank  in  this  line  of  industry,  possesses 
the  best  appliances  for  the  successful  carrying  on 
of  the  business,  and  employs  a  number  of  skilled 
and  experienced  operatives  in  Ihe  manufacture  of 
shoe  manufacturers',  cotton  mills,  woollen  mills, 
loom  and  machinists',  paint,  horse,  dandruff,  shoe, 
stove,  scrub  and  harness  brushes.  The  business 
extends  throughout  the  New  England  States  and 
is  yearly  growing  in  volume,  and  the  firm  have 
built  up  an  enviable  reputation  for  the  superiority 
of  their  manufactures,  and  their  fair  and  equita- 
ble business  policy. 

Partridge  Brothers,  Flour,  Feed  and 
Grain,  Baled  Hay  and  Straw,  No.  1258  Elm 
Street.- — Messrs  Partridge  Bros,  (successors  to  W. 
A.  H.  Colby)  dealers  in  flour  mill-feed,  oats,  hay, 
etc.,  has  maintained  an  enduring  hold  on  public 
favor  for  thirty  odd  years,  and  fully  sustains 
to-day  its  old-time  reputation  for  reliable  goods 
and  straightforward  dealing.  This  stable  and  re- 
liable house  was  founded  in  1857  or  thereabout, 
and  came  into  the  control  of  W.  A.  H.  Colby  in 
1884,  who  conducted  it  up  to  1886,  when  he  was 
succeeded  by  the  pushing  and  popular  firm  whose 
name  heads  this  sketch.  They  occupy  for  busi- 
ness purposes  a  30x100  foot  frame  structure,  with 
neat  office,  and  carry  constantly  on  hand  a  heavy 
and  first-class  stock,  comprising  the  best  brands 
of  family  flour,  mill-feed  of  all  kinds,  meal,  bran, 
corn,  oats,  barley,  rye,  straw  and  hay,  four  in 
help  being  employed,  while  two  delivery  wagons 
are  in  regular  service  supplying  customers  all 
over  the  city  and  suburbs.  Messrs.  A.  L.  and 
C.  S.  Partridge  are  natives  of  Vermont. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


Blaisdell  &  Perkins,  Groceries,  Meats 
etc.,  No.  1217  Elm  Street. — Among  the  foremost 
concerns  in  Manchester  may  be  named  the  well 
ordered  and  reliable  establishment  of  Blaisdell  & 
Perkins,  dealers  in  fine  teas,  groceries,  meats  and 
provisions,  fruits  and  country  produce,  and  which 
since  its  inception  some  five  years  ago,  has  main- 
tained a  record  of  steady  progress.  This  popular 
and  prosperous  store  was  established  about  1883, 
by  B.  F.  Blaisdell,  \vho  admitted  into  partnership 
his  son-in-law.  E  W.  Perkins,  thus  constituting 
the  pushing  and  popular  firm  whose  name  heads 
this  sketch.  The  store  and  basement,  which  are 
20x7d  feet  in  dimensions,  are  neatly  fitted  up  and 
well  kept;  also  a  store  house  30x70  feet,  corner  of 
Myrtle  and  Chestnut  streets,  and  a  heavy  and 
first-class  stock  is  constantly  carried,  comprising 
pure  teas,  coffees  and  spices,  condiments,  delica- 
cies, canned  goods,  fruits  and  vegetables,  fresh  and 
salt  meats  of  all  kinds,  prime  bacon,  hams  and 
lard,  choice  dairy  butter,  cheese,  provisions, 
flour,  oatmeal,  sugar,  beans,  rice,  peas,  molasses, 
syrups,  vinegar,  oils,  soda,  soap,  starch,  household 
specialties,  and  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  every 
variety,  etc.,  and  in  connection  is  a  meat  market 
for  the  supply  of  fresh  beef,  mutton,  pork,  etc., 
which  enjoys  a  large  trade.  Mr.  Blaisdell  is  a 
native  of  Farmingtou  ;  established  the  well  known 
Massachusetts  Market  in  Boston,  corner  of  Endi- 
cott  and  Cross  streets,  in  1847,  conducting  it  for  a 
period  of  eleven  years  ;  removed  in  1858  to 
Farmington  and  conducted  a  grocery  and  provis- 
ion business,  there  about  fifteen  years;  removed 
to  Wolf  boro,  in  business  there  about  four  years, 
and  came  to  Manchester  and  opened  a  grocery 
and  provision  store  in  1877.  In  1880  he  bought 
out  Henry  Morse,  successor  to  Morse  &  Bartlett, 
and  took  his  son-in-law,  Mr.  E.  W.  Perkins,  into 
partnership.  Since  1884  Mr.  B.  has  retired  from 
the  active  interest,  leaving  it  to  the  management 
of  Mr.  Perkins,  who  is  a  native  of  York,  Maine, 
and  a  graduate  of  the  New  Hampton  College,  New 
Hampshire.  He  taught  school  in  York  and  Kit- 
tery,  Me.,  about  four  years,  then  removing  to 
Manchester  and  entering  into  partnership  with 
Mr.  B.  and  has,  by  able  management,  increased 
the  business  to  its  present  prosperous  condition. 
Three  competent  and  polite  assistants  attend  to 
the  wants  of  purchasers,  while  two  delivery 
wagons  are  in  steady  service. 

Langdon    Manufacturing  Company, 

Fine  Shirtings  and  Sheetings,  Canal  Street. — 
The  extensive  and  flourishing  concern,  whose 
name  is  made  the  caption  of  this  review,  repre- 
sents one  of  the  greatest  industries  of  Manchester, 
and,  indeed,  one  of  the  most  extensive  of  the  Uni- 
ted States.  The  Langdon  Manufacturing  Co.  was 
incorporated  in  1859,  with  a  capital  of  $200,000, 
and  this  has  since  been  increased  to  $500,000,  in 
500  shares.  Two  mills  are  operated.  One  of 
these  is  a  five-story  building,  72x220  feet  in  di- 
mensions, and  the  other  a  four-story  building, 
measuring  67x284  feet.  In.  addition  to  these 
there  are  about  a  dozen  smaller  buildings  used 
for  various  purposes  in  connection  with  the  busi- 
ness. The  machinery  includes  37,504  spindles 
and  820  looms,  and  the  driving  power  is  fur- 
nished by  a  250  horse  power  Corliss  steam  en- 
gine, three  100  horse  poVer  steam  boilers  and 
two  water  wheels.  Permanent  employment  is 


afforded  to  380  females  and  120  males,  and  120,- 
000  yards  of  cloth,  weighing  37,000  pounds,  are 
produced  weekly,  in  the  manufacture  of  whiih 
42,000  pounds  of  cotton  week,  and  1,200  tons  of 
coal,  3,000  gallons  of  oil,  and  79,000  pounds  of 
starch  are  consumt  d  yearly.  The  pay  roll  amounts 
to  about  $12.000  monthly.  The  president  is  Mr. 
John  L.  Bremer,  of  Boston,  and  the  treasurer  is 
Mr.  C.  W.  Amory.  He  is  also  the  treasurer  of 
the  Amory  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  this  city,  and 
his  office  is  at  No.  50  State  street,  Boston.  The 
agent  at  the  mills  is  Mr.  William  E.  Winsor, 
who  is  a  native  of  Rhode  Island,  and  he  is  also 
the  agent  of  the  Amory  Manufacturing  Co.  He 
has  held  his  present  position  since  July,  1887, 
and  for  27  years  was  connected  with  the  Franklin 
Manufacturing  Co.,  the  Hock  fort  Mills  and  other 
cotton  concerns  in  Massachusetts.  Since  1866 
Mr.  Walter  S.  Kelley,  who  is  a  native  of  Rhode 
Island,  has  been  the  pay  master.  The  company 
manufacture  principally  fine  shirtings  and  sheet- 
ings, which  are  unexcelled  by  anything  in  the 
market,  foreign  or  domestic,  and  have  a  standard 
reputation  in  the  trade.  The  selling  agents  are 
Messrs.  John  L.  Bremer  &  Co.,  Boston  and  New 
York. 


J.  A.  V.  Smith,  Manufacturer  of  Smith's 
Patent  Steel  Speeder  Flier,  with  Centrifugal  or 
Spring  Pressure,  Corner  of  Brook  and  Canal 
Streets. — In  examining  into  the  industries  which  ' 
centre  in  Manchester,  we  are  impressed  with  the 
necessity  of  taking  cognizance  of  many  enter- 
prises contingent  upon  leading  the  manufactures 
that  are  the  foundation  of  the  city's  prosperity 
and  growth.  Prominent  in  this  direction  the 
concern  of  Mr.  J.  A.  V.  Smith  is  entitled  to  more 
than  passing  mention.  This  enterprise  was 
founded  in  1868,  and  has  been  at  its  present 
location,  on  the  corner  of  Canal  aud  Brook 
streets,  for  the  past  year  by  the  present  proprie- 
tor, who  has  established  a  reputation  and  a  trade 
unexcelled  by  those  of  any  other  manufacturer  in 
his  line  in  the  city  or  in  the  New  England  stntes. 
He  is  the  patentee  and  manufacturer  of  Smith's 
Patent  Steel  Speeder  Flier,  with  Centrifugal  or 
Spring  Pressure,  as  sole  proprietor  and  manufac- 
turer of  improvements,  patented  April  20,  1866, 
Oct.  18,  1886,  Jan.  11,  and  Jan.  18,  1887;  he  is 
able  to  offer  tp  manufacturers  a  flier  which  has  no 
equal.  Fly  frames  aud  speeder  fliers  are  repaired, 
and  precsers  and  springs  furnished  to  order 
promptly  and  satisfactorily.  A  specialty  is  made 
of  all  kinds  of  flier  work.  The  premises  occupied 
consist  of  one  floor  60x120  fret  in  dimensions, 
and  this  is  amply  furnished  with  first-class  mod- 
ern tools  and  machinery,  which  is  operated  by 
steam  power.  Constant  employment  is  fnrni.shcd 
to  thirty  to  forty  skilled  and  experienced  hands, 
whose  operations  are  conducted  under  the  close 
personal  supervision  of  Mr.  Smith,  who  is  an  ex- 
pert in  the  business,  and  who  has  been  connected 
with  the  trade  since  1848.  He  controls  a  large 
business  and  his  trade  relations  extend  to  all 
parts  of  the  Union.  His  establishment  is  finely 
fitted  up,  and  is  provided  with  electric  lights,  etc. 
Prompt  attention  is  given  to  all  communications, 
and  the  business  is  conducted  upon  the  strict 
lines  of  integrity  and  liberality.  Mr.  Smith  was 
born  64  years  ago  in  New  Boston,  N.  H.,  and  per- 
sonally is  very  popular  in  business  circles. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


159 


Peoples'  Fire  Insurance  Company,  of 

Manchester,  No.  839  Elm  Street  (Merchants  Ex- 
change).— A  company  which  has  quickly  taken  a 
leading  position  among  the  principal  insurance 
corporations  of  the  country  is  the  Peoples'  Fire 
Insurance  Co.,  of  Manchester.  The  company  was 
chartered  in  August,  1885.  and  the  following  dis- 
interested declaration  is  sufficienntly  explanatory 
of  the  financial  status  of  the  corporation  and  of 
the  progress  made  in  sixteen  months  :  "  Insurance 
Commissioner's  Office,  Concord,  N.  H.,  Jan.  12, 
1887. — To  whom  this  may  concern,  it  may  certify, 
That  I  have  personally  verified  the  Annual  State- 
ment of  the  Peoples'  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Man- 
chester, this  state,  rendered  Dec.  31st,  1886,  at 
the  home  office,  examining  and  comparing  the 
securities,  assets  and  liabilities  as  set  forth  in  said 
statement,  item  by  item,  with  the  records  of  the 
company,  and  find  as  follows:  total  amount  of 
assets,  $405,860.38;  total  amount  of  liabilities, 
except  capital,  $136,521.97;  capital  stock  paid  up 
in  cash,  $250,000.00  ;  surplus  above  capital  and 
all  liabilities,  $19,338.41.  And  I  further  certify 
that  said  company  has  fully  complied  with  the 
laws  of  this  state,  and  that  statute  provision  is 
made  in  this  state  for  the  admission  of  similar 
companies  of  other  states  into  this  state.  Oliver 
Pillsbury,  Insurance  Commissioner  of  New  Hamp- 
shire." The  company  is  doing  a  brisk  and  satis- 
factory business  throughout  the  New  England 
States,  the  north-west,  west  as  far  as  California 
and  south  to  Kentucky  and  Maryland,  and  agen- 
cies are  established  in  all  the  principal  cities. 
The  company  have  a  fine  suite  of  offices  and  five 
clerks  are  employed,  and  insurance  is  written 
upon  dwellings,  furniture,  barns,  farm  property, 
stores,  factories,  etc.,  at  the  lowest  rates,  not  only 
against  fire,  but  against  damage  by  lightning. 
Policies  are  issued  at  low  rates  and  all  claims  are 
promptly  and  honorably  met.  The  officers  are 
well-known  business  men,  in  whose  hands  the 
company's  affairs  are  certain  to  be  prudently 
managed.  The  president  is  Dr.  Joseph  C.  Moore, 
physician,  editor  of  the  Manchester  Union,  direc- 
tor ot  the  Union  Banking  Co.,  and  director  of  the 
Union  Mortgage  &  Trust  Co.  The  vice-president 
is  Mr.  G.  W.  Week,  a  prominent  and  well-known 
citizen.  The  treasurer  is  Mr.  C.  F.  Morrill,  who 
is  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank,  a  director 
of  the  Union  Banking  Co.  and  a  director  of  the 
Union  Mortgage  &  Trust  Co.  The  secretary  is 
Mr.  S.  B.  Stearns,  who  is  also  a  director  of  the 
Union  Banking  Co.  The  executive  committee 
consists  of  Messrs.  Joseph  C.  Moore,  Geo.  W. 
Weeks,  Noah  S.  Clark,  W.  M.  Parker  and  David 
Cross. 


Granite  State   Trust   Company,  Elm 

Street. — This  company  was  incorporated  under 
the  laws  of  New  Hampshire  in  the  present  year, 
and  as  it  is  under  the  direction  of  able  and  ex- 
perienced financiers  of  high  reputation  its  success 
is  a  foregone  conclusion.  The  company  has  a 
capital  of  $50,000.  and  the  president  is  Hon. 
James  F.  Briggs,  who  is  also  president  of  the 
National  Bank  of  Hillsborough,  N.  H.  The  vice- 
president  is  Mr.  Edward  S.  1'aiue,  who  was  con- 
nected with  the  Manchester  National  Bank  for 
the  past  twenty  years,  having  succeeded  the  late 
Col.  Chas.  E.  Baleh  as  cashier,  and  now  president 
of  the  Cass  Co.  Bank,  Castleton,  Dakota.  The 


treasurer  is  Mr.  Alonzo  Elliott,  who  has  had  sev- 
eral years  experience  in  trust  companies'  affairs. 
He  has  been  agent  of  the  Concord  Railroad  for 
eighteen  years  past,  and  among  other  institutions 
he  is  connected  as  director  with  the  Peoples' 
Insurance  Co.,  New  Hampshire  Trust  Co.,  Guar- 
antee Savings  Bank,  Peoples'  Gas  Light  Co.  and 
Manchester  Electric  Light  Co.,  and  the  secretary 
is  Mr.  P.  S.  Soper.  The  directors  are,  Messrs. 
George  A.  Laton,  Oliver  B.  Green,  Allen  N. 
Clapp,  Geo.  E.  Morrill,  Geo.  S.  Holmes,  Hiram 
Hill,  W.  H.  Scott,  James  F.  Briggs,  Horace  Mar- 
shall, Edward  H.  Paine,  Ex-Mayor  Alphus  Gay 
and  Alonzo  Elliott.  The  company  occupy  on  Elm 
street  a  fine  suite  of  offices,  admirably  fitted  up  for 
the  business.  Thecompany  isauthorized  to  receive 
and  hold  money  and  property  in  trust  and  on  deposit 
from  courts  of  law  or  equity,  executors  or  admin- 
istrators, assignees,  guardians,  trustees,  corpora- 
tions and  individuals,  and  may  be  appointed  by 
probate  courts  trustee  under  any  will  upon  such 
terms  and  conditions  as  may  be  agreed  upon. 
Deposits  may  be  made  at  any  time  and  interest  is 
allowed.  The  company  is  entitled  to  act  as  agent 
or  attorney  for  the  care  and  management  of  in- 
vested property  and  for  the  collection  of  dividends 
and  interests.  The  company  offers  the  best  of 
security  to  its  patrons,  and  its  affairs  are  in  the 
hands  of  prudent  and  conservative  citizens  and 
financiers. 


Pike  &  Heald,  Manufacturers  of  and  Deal- 
ers in  Stoves,  Furnaces  and  Ranges,  972  Elm 
Street. — One  of  the  oldest  and  most  reliable  estab- 
lishments in  Manchester  is  the  popular  concern  of 
Pike  &  Heald,  manufacturers  of  and  dealers  in 
stoves,  fuinaces,  ranges,  tinware,  etc.,  which  for 
upwards  of  forty  years  has  maintained  a  firm  hold 
on  public  favor,  and  which  fully  sustains  to-day  its 
old-time  reputation.  This  well  and  favorably 
known  house  was  originally  established  by  Messrs. 
Hartshorn  &  Tufts,  about  the  year  1843,  and 
after  passing  through  several  changes  in  the  firm, 
came  into  the  control  of  Messrs.  Hartshorn  & 
Pike,  in  1858,  who  conducted  the  business  up  to 
1870,  when  they  were  succeeded  by  Messrs.  Pike 
&  Heald,  the  present  firm,  who  have  since  that 
time  continued  the  business.  The  premises  occu- 
pied for  business  purposes  comprise  a  25x80  foot 
store  and  basement,  and  an  extensive  and  Al 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  including  stoves, 
ranges,  heaters  and  furnaces  of  all  kinds,  tin  and 
sheet-iron  ware  of  every  description,  kitchen 
utensils  and  housekeeping  articles  ;  the  firm  be- 
ing agents  also  for  Hie  Magee  &  Crawford  coal 
ranges,  the  Franconia  wood  range,  and  the  Flor- 
ence, Diamond  and  Golden  Star  oil  stoves.  Steam 
and  gas  fitting,  plumbing  and  water  piping  like- 
wise are  executed  in  the  most  superior  and  expe- 
ditious manner,  while  tin  roofing,  to  which  they 
are  prepared  to  give  prompt  attention  ;  also 
special  attention  is  given  to  orders  for  galvanized 
and  copper  cornices,  general  jobbing,  sheet-iron, 
copper  and  kindred  work  also  are  done;  from  twenty 
to  thirty  expert  hands  being  employed.  Messrs. 
Pike  and  Heald  are  paying  special  attention  to 
steam. gasand  water piping,also plumbing.  Messrs. 
R.  H.  Pike  .and  C.  N.  Heald,  who  are  natives  of  this 
state,  are  both  men  of  energy  and  enterprise,  as 
well  as  skill,  and  fully  merit  the  extensive  pat- 
ronage they  receive. 


IfiO 


CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


S.   C.   Forsaith    Machine    Company, 

Manufacturers  or'  Circular  Saw  Mills,  Saw  Mill 
Machinery  of  all  Kinds,  Bolt  Forging  Machines, 
Power  Spring  Hammers,  Hand  Fire  Engines,  etc., 
South  of  Passenger  Station. — The  works  of  the 
S.  C.  Forsaith  Machine  Co.,  of  this  city,  have 
grown  from  a  very  small  beginning  to  be  the 
largest  of  their  kind  in  the  state  of  New  Hamp- 
shire. In  1860  the  business  was  started  under 
the  style  of  S.  C.  Forsaith  &  Co.  .by  the  late  Mr. 
Forsaith,  who  had,  in  the  course  of  his  business 
career  different  partners  until,  in  1884,  the  busi- 
ness passed  into  the  hands  of  the  present  S.  C. 
Forsaith  Machine  Co.  which  was  incorporated 
under  the  laws  of  New  Hampshire,  with  a  paid 
up  capital  of  $275,000.  Until  his  death,  in  1885, 
Mr.  Forsaith  was  the  treasurer  of  the  company, 
and  he  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  David  B.  Varney, 
who  is  a  director  of  the  Amoskeag  National  Bank. 
The  president  is  Mr.  George  B.  Chandler,  who  is 
also  a  director  of  the  New  Hampshire  Fire  Insur- 
ance Co.,  treasurer  of  the  People's  Savings  Bank 
since  1874,  and  cashier  of  the  Amoskeag  National 
Savings  Bank  since  1863.  Mr.  William  E.  Drew 
is  the  agent  of  the  company,  has  the  entire  man- 
agement of  the  works,  and  is  a  prominent  citizen. 
He  learned  his  trade  as  a  practical  machinist  in 
the  works  and  is  thoroughly  versed  in  all  the  de- 
tails of  the  business,  with  which  he  has  been  iden- 
tified since  boyhood.  The  company  have  a  fine 
suite  of  offices,  which  are  connected  by  the  West- 
ern Union  telegraph  and  telephone  wires.  The 
company  manufacture  circular  saw  mills,  with 
patent  lever  sets,  lath  and  shingle  machines,  saw 
mill  and  wood-working  machinery,  all  kinds ; 
shafting,  boxes,  hangers,  pulleys,  couplings, 
flanges,  gearing,  bolts,  etc.,  Abbe's  Patent  Bolt 
Forging  Machines,  power  spring  hammers  and 
hand  fire  engines ;  portage  engines  and  circular 
saws  are  specialties  of  the  company.  The  com- 
pany have  circular  saws  from  four  to  sixty  inches, 
and  leather  belting  of  every  description  constantly 
on  hand.  They  also  carry  in  stock  a  large  num- 
ber of  second-hand  steam  engines  of  various  sizes. 
The  works  cover  about  three  acres,  and  they  con- 
sist of  eight  buildings.  These  include  machine 
shop,  planing  mill  and  box  factory,  boiler  and 
engine  houses,  etc.  The  mechanical  equipments 
throughout  are  of  the  most  complete  and  ample 
character.  The  box  factory  turns  out  some  three 
hundred  boxes  daily,  and  these  are  supplied  to  mills 
and  shoe  factories.  From  seventy-five  to  one 
hundred  hands  are  employed,  and  the  works, 
which  are  located  south  of  the  passenger  station, 
are  kept  constantly  busy. 

J.  H.  Wigfgin  &Co.,  Wholesale  Grocers 
and  Receivers  of  Flour,  Proprietors  of  the  Man- 
chester Tea  Company  and  Manufacturers  of  Con- 
fections, Nos.  923  and  925  Elm  Street. — This  re- 
liable and  representative  house  was  founded  in 
1874,  and  it  has  had  an  honorable  and  successful 
career.  The  premises  occupied  consist  of  the  first 
floor  and  basement  25x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
and  an  L  measuring  20x70  feet.  These  are  fully 
equipped  with  every  appliance  and  facility  for  the 
handling  and  preservation  of  the  choice  and  valu- 
able stock.  Here  will  be  found  an  unusually 
large  and  first-class  assortment  of  foreign  and 
domestic  fancy  and  staple  groceries,  including 
French,  German  and  English  delicacies,  such  as 


prepared  mustards,  sauces,  relishes,  salad  dress- 
ings and  condiments  of  all  kinds,  potted  meats, 
etc.,  as  well  as  goods  of  American  growth  and 
preparation,  canned  meats,  syrups,  vegetables, 
fruits,  choice  family  and  bakers'  flour,  farinaceous 
articles,  and  everything  usually  found  in  a  first- 
class  establishment.  The  great  specialties  of  this 
responsible  house,  however,  are  the  best  brands 
of  teas  and  coffees,  which  are  highly  appreciated 
for  their  superior  qualities.  In  fact,  the  goods  of 
this  reliable  establishment  are  renowned  for  their 
quality,  purity  and  freshness  and  moderate  prices. 
The  firm  are  the  largest  retailers  of  standard 
groceries  and  fancy  table  supplies  in  New  Hamp- 
shire, and  are  manufacturers  of  rich  and  rare  con- 
lections.  They  do  more  business  than  any  other 
three  houses  in  the  city  and  their  sales  average 
$250,000  a  year.  The  firm  have  also  a  flourishing 
establishment  at  Laconia,  N.  H.,  and  the  trade  is 
both  wholesale  and  retail  in  its  character.  From 
twenty  to  twenty-five  hands  and  five  delivery 
wagons  are  employed,  and  the  trade  extends 
throughout  the  New  England  States.  Mr.  J.  H. 
Wiggin,  who  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  is 
the  sole  proprietor. 


T.  L,.  Thorpe,  Wool,  Wool  Waste  and  Paper 
Stock,  No.  21  Depot  Street. — This  establishment 
was  founded  twenty  years  ago  by  the  present  pro- 
prietor, and  he  has  enjoyed  an  extensive,  steady 
patronage  of  first-class  character.  The  spacious 
premises  occupied  consist  of  a  building  30x50 
feet  in  dimensions,  having  three  floors  and  base- 
ment, the  entire  place  being  excellently  equipped 
and  provided  with  the  best  modern  conveniences 
peculiar  to  the  business.  The  large  stock  con- 
stantly carried  is  complete  in  all  the  various 
departments,  and  comprises  wool,  wool  waste, 
wrapping  and  paper  stock  of  all  kinds.  Every 
facility  is  possessed  for  the  fulfillment  of  orders 
of  any  magnitude,  and  the  lowest  prices  are 
always  quoted.  Mr.  Thorpe  is  a  native  of  New 
York,  has  resided  in  this  city  for  many  years,  and 
is  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Aldermen. 


Fred  Watts,  Gold  and  Silver  Watches, 
Jewelry,  etc.,  No.  1101  Elm  Street.— Mr.  Watts 
embarked  in  this  business  three  years  ago.  and 
the  results  experienced  have  met  with  his  most 
sanguine  expectations.  He  occupies  a  large, 
commodious  store,  which  is  very  handsomely 
fitted  up,  attractively  arranged,  and  complete  in 
its  appointments.  A  very  valuable  and  carefully 
selected  stock  is  carried,  embracing  a  choice  as- 
sortment of  gold  and  silver  watches  for  ladies  and 
gentlemen,  jewelry  of  all  kinds,  comprising  brace- 
lets, bangles,  earrings,  brooches,  diamonds  and 
other  precious  stones  set  in  the  latest  designs, 
plain  and  fancy  rings,  watch  chains  and  charms, 
French,  Swiss  and  American  clocks,  solid  silver 
and  plated  ware,  optical  goods,  etc.  A  specialty 
is  made  of  fine  American  watches,  the  leading 
makes  being  offered  at  the  most  reasonable  prices. 
Two  expert  assistants  are  employed  in  the  me- 
chanical department,  and  particular  attention  is 
devoted  to  the  repairing  of  watches,  clocks  and 
jewelry,  all  work  being  executed  thoroughly,  and 
under  a  guarantee.  Mr.  Watts,  though  a  native 
of  England,  has  resided  in  Manchester  since  his 
r%ildhood.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  and 
Odd  Fellows'  Orders. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


161 


Allen  N.  Clapp,  Wholesale  Dealer  in  Stand- 
ard Refined  Kerosene  Oil,  Nos.  354  Granite  and  6  to 
22  Main  Streets. — This  concern  was  founded  nearly 
one-half  century  ago  by  Mr.  Ira  Ban.  About  the 
year  1856  Mr.  Allen  N.  Clapp,  who  is  a  native  of 
Marlborough,  N.  H.,carae  to  Manchester,  being 
then  nineteen  years  of  age,  and  entered  the  em- 
ploy of  Mr.  Ban  as  clerk,  with  whom  he  remained 
in  that  position  until  1860,  when  being  admitted 
into  partnership  the  firm  name  was  changed  to 
Bun  &  Clapp,  and  was  continued  under  that 
title  until  1881.  Mr.  Clapp  then  purchased  Mr. 
Ban's  interest  and  has  since  conducted  the  busi- 
ness as  sole  proprietor  with  large  success.  Mr. 
Clapp  carries  on  his  business  in  the  large  and  at- 
tractive brick  block  located  at  the  junction  of 
Granite  and  Main  streets,  which  was  completed 
in  January,  1871,  and  is  now  owned  by  him  of 
which  he  occupies  the  stores  No.  354  Granite  and 
from  No.  6  to  22  Main  Street,  having  a  frontage 
of  150  feet  and  a  depth  of  75  feet.  The  stock 
carried  is  both  large  and  varied,  having  wholesale 
and  retail  departments,  embracing  a  general  line 
of  goods  for  all  necessary  requirements  of  its 
patrons  and  the  community  at  large,  comprising 
provisions  of  all  kinds,  staple  and  fancy  groceries, 
best  brands  of  flour,  a  large  assortment  of  canned 
goods,  salt  fish,  tobaccos  and  cigars,  an  excellent 
stock  of  staple  dry  goods,  hardware  and  all 
modern  improved  agricultural  implements.  A 
large  city  and  surrounding  country  trade  is 
enjoyed.  Mr.  Clapp  employs  a  large  force  of  clerks 
and  assistants,  together  with  several  wagons  and 
trucks  for  the  receipt  and  delivery  of  goods.  In 
addition  to  the  above  line  Mr.  Clapp  is  the  sole 
agent  in  the  state  of  New  Hampshire  for  the 
Standard  Oil  Co..  of  Cleveland,  Ohio,  and  his  sales 
are  extensive,  receiving  his  supply  direct  from 
the  company's  yards  at  Nashua,  where  it  is 
brought  in  large  tanks  by  railroad.  Mr.  Clapp  is 
able  to  supply  the  oil  in  any  quantity  desired  at 
lowest  market  prices  with  promptness  and  dis- 
patch. From  a  small  beginning  this  branch  of 
his  business  has  increased  in  volume  until  he  is 
now  delivering  upon  orders  about  one  hundred 
barrels  of  oil  per  day  and  is  extending  his  trade 
into  Northern  N.  H.  and  the  state  of  Vermont. 
In  all  respects  Mr.  Clapp  is  to  be  commended  for 
his  spirited  business  policy  and  fair  and  equitable 
dealing  with  those  who  have  business  connections 
with  him.  Mr.  Clapp  is  one  of  the  best-known 
men  in  the  city  of  Manchester,  and  his  fellow 
citizens  have  testified  their  confidence  in  him  by 
electing  him  to  represent  them  in  the  State  Legis- 
lature and  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  Alder- 
men of  Manchester.  He  is  a  live  and  energetic 
business  man,  always  at  the  post  of  duty  and 
ready  to  assist  in  the  promotion  of  the  interests 
and  welfare  of  this  thriving  business  city  of 
Manchester. 


Z.  Foster  Campbell,  Druggist  and  Chem- 
ist, Corner  of  Elm  and  Aniherst  Streets. — Z.  Foster 
Campbell,  druggist  and  chemist  for  upwards  of 
of  twenty-five  years,  has  sustained  an  excellent 
reputation  for  accuracy  and  reliability  in  com- 
pounding and  dispensing  prescriptions  and  in  the 
general  exercise  of  his  profession,  of  which  he  is  one 
of  the  leading  and  most  popular  members  in  Man- 
chester, and  enjoys  the  favor  of  many  of  the  fore- 
most physicians  in  town.  Mr.  Campbell,  whois 


a  gentleman  of  middle  age  and  a  native  of  this 
state,  is  a  registered  druggist  and  a  skilful  and 
expert  pharmacist  and  chemist  of  thirty  odd 
years  experience,  established  himself  in  business 
at  the  present  location  in  1882,  building  up  in  a 
short  time  a  large  and  flourishing  trade.  The 
store  is  2Cx70  feet  in  dimensions  and  neatly  fitted 
up  and  appointed,  and  a  carefully  selected  and  Al 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  embracing  pure  and 
fresh  drugs  and  medicines  of  every  description, 
chemicals,  extracts,  acids  and  pharmaceutical 
specialties  in  great  variety,  standard  proprietary 
remedies  and  patent  medicines  of  all  kinds,  spirits, 
alcohol  and  medicinal  liquors,  mineral  waters, 
flavors,  perfumery,  toilet  articles  and  druggists' 
sundries ;  also  fancy  goods,  small  wares,  stationery, 
candies  and  cigars.  A  handsome  soda  fountain, 
attractive  show  cases  and  tasteful  surroundings 
render  the  place  very  inviting,  while  three 
capable  and  reliable  assistants  are  in  attendance. 


The  Peoples'  Saving's  Bank,  No.  867 

Elm  Street. — The  Peoples'  Savings  Bank  is  one  of 
the  strongest,  most  useful  and  prosperous  insti- 
tutions in  Manchester.  The  bank  was  incorpor- 
ated in  1874,  and  by  the  energy  and  faithfulness 
to  the  interests  of  the  depositors,  and  the  sound 
and  judicious  principles  governing  its  manage- 
ment has  achieved  wide  popularity.  It  is  plainly 
a  savings  bank,  free  from  the  varied  and  com- 
plex transactions  appertaining  to  the  character  of 
other  financial  concerns.  Deposits  are  received 
in  sums  from  $1.00  to  $1,000,  and  a  liberal  rate  of 
interest  is  guaranteed  and  paid  yearly.  There  is 
a  guaranty  fund  of  $100,000, and  theamounfcof 
deposits  received  up  to  date  is  $750,000.  Ex- 
Gov.  P.  C.  Cheney,  who  is  a  native  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, has  held  the  office  of  president  from  the 
beginning.  Mr.  G.  B.  Chandler  has  been  the 
treasurer  from  the  start  and  he  is  also  cashier  of 
the  Amoskeag  National  Bank,  and  a  native  of 
New  Hampshire.  Since  1875  Mr.  E.  M.  Brooks 
has  held  the  office  of  teller.  The  board  of  direc- 
tors consists  of  Messrs.  P.  C.  Cheney,  A.  W. 
Quint,  Edson  Hill,  Moody  Currier,  Charles  H. 
Bartlett,  E.  M.  Topliff,  H.  M,  Putney,  G.  B. 
Chandler,  A.  P.  Olzemau  and  Geo.  W.  Riddle. 
The  bank  chambers  are  handsomely  fitted  *up, 
and  a  staff  of  competent  clerks  are  in  attendance. 


A.  E.  Eaton  &  Co.,  Wholesale  Manufac- 
turers of  Chestnut  and  Pine  Dining  Tables, 
Forsaith  Building,  Corner  of  Franklin  and 
Auburn  Streets. — The  house  of  Messrs.  A.  E. 
Eaton  &  Co.  is  entirely  devoted  to  the  manufac- 
ture of  chestnut  and  vine  dining  tables,  in  the 
production  of  which  it  has  no  superior  in  the 
trade.  This  establishment  was  founded  in  1882, 
since  which  time  a  very  extensive  trade  has  been 
developed.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  one 
floor  in  Forsaith's  building,  on  the  corner  of 
Franklin  and  Auburn  streets,  and  this  is  50x70 
feet  in  dimensions,  thoroughly  equipped  with  all 
necessary  tools  and  machinery,  which  is  opeiated 
by  steam  power.  Five  hands  are  employed  and  a 
very  extensive  stock  of  tables  is  kept  constantly  on 
hand.  Sales  are  made  only  to  dealers,  and  the 
trade  extends  throughout  the  New  England  States. 
Mr.  A.  E.  Eaton  is  a  young,  energetic  business 
man,  and  a  native  of  Vermont.  He  has  resided  in 
Manchester  since  1874. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College, 

Corner  of  Elm  and  Manchester  Streets,  Wm. 
Heron,  Jr.,  Principal  and  Proprietor. — "If  a 
father  wishes  to  give  his  son  a  legacy,"  said 
Horace  Mann,  "that  will  endurewhile  life  exists, 
let  him  send  him  to  an  institution  where  he  can 
obtain  a  general  business  education."  and  the 
business  colleges  now  scattered  over  the  country 
are  accomplishing  more  real  practical  work  than 
any  of  the  great  universities.  Manchester  has 
its  efficient  Bryant  &  Stratton  Business  College, 
and  'this  is  under  the  personal  direction  of  Mr. 
Wm.  Heron,  Jr.,  principal  and  proprietor.  This 
institution,  now  in  its  twenty-third  year,  was 
established  to  prepare  young  people  for  business. 
Since  its  foundation  more  than  4,500  students 
have  attended,  and  many  can  trace  their  success 
in  life  to  the  thorough  training  here  received. 
The  college  was  founded  by  Bryant  &  Stratton  in 
1865,  and  in  1879  Mr.  William  Heron,  Jr.,  who  is 
a  graduate  of  the  Troy  Business  College,  and  a 
teacher  of  ten  years  experience,  became  the  pro- 
prietor. The  premises  occupied  comprise  one 
floor  50x80  feet  in  dimensions,  and  this  is  finely 
fitted  up.  Day  and  evening  sessions  are  held, 
and  there  is  accommodation  for  one  hundred 
pupils.  The  subjects  taught  are  bookkeeping, 
business  arithmetic,  penmanship,  business  forms, 
correspondence,  commercial  lavr,  etc.,  and  the 
whole  are  capped  by  actual  business  practice. 
Competent  teachers  are  employed,  and  diplomas 
are  granted  to  proficient  pupils.  Students  who 
have  successfully  passed  through  a  course  of  train- 
ing in  this  college  have  found  no  difficulty  in 
securing  profitable  situations. 


James  Brothers,  Livery,  Hack  and  Boara 
ing  Stable,  No.  44  Manchester  Street. — The  livery 
stable  conducted  by  the  Messrs.  James  Bros,  has 
a  reputation  of  the  highest  character.  The  busi- 
ness was  originally  founded  by  Mr.  Stephen 
James,  on  Amherst  street,  in  1839.  and  in  1844 
removed  to  the  present  location  and  took  S.  D. 
Sherburn  as  partner,  when  the  firm  became 
known  as  James  &  Sherburn,  which  was  after- 
wards changed  to  James  &  Coffin  ;  then  Coffin  & 
Johnsen,  and  in  1855  to  S.  James  &  Son,  and  in 
3870  to  James  Bros.,  the  present  firm.  Their 
father,  the  founder  of  the  industry,  died  in  1871, 
his  demise  being  generally  regretted  by  a  lar^e 
circle  of  friends.  The  stable,  which  consists  of  a 
three-story  building  60x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
is  well  lighted,  drained  and  ventilated,  and 
every  care  and  attention  is  given  to  the  welfare 
and  comfort  of  horses  entrusted  to  the  proprie- 
tors, by  efficient  and  experienced  stallmen.  In 
the  livery  department  they  keep  constantly  on 
hand  an  excellent  stock  of  horses,  and  also  have 
a  complete  line  of  carriages,  barouches,  hacks 
and  light  wagons  ready  at  short  notice  for  all  oc- 
casions, and  orders  may  be  left  at  the  Hotel 
Windsor  or  at  the  stable,  while  the  charges  are 
always  reasonable.  A  hack  service  is  run  to  and 
from  all  trains  for  the  benefit  of  the  public,  trans- 
fers being  made  at  popular  prices.  The  firm  em- 
ploy only  sober,  reliable  drivers,  and  give  the 
best  of  attention  to  their  customers'  wants.  The 
Messrs.  James,  who  are  natives  of  this  state 
have  lived  in  Manchester  since  1839,  and  are 
thoroughly  interested  in  the  city's  welfare  and 
futmre  prosperity. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AXD 


Eagre  r  &  Bandy  Wholesale  and  RetailGrocers, 
No.  "it  Elm  Street. — Some  thirty  odd  years  of 
uninterrupted  prosperity  marks  the  history  of  the 
well  and  favorably  known  concern  of  Eager  & 
Kand,  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  staple  and 
fancy  groceries,  flour  and  provisions.  The  house 
was  founded  in  !<>-<  by  J.  ().  A.  Eager,  in  connec- 
tion with  the  late  J. Rowley,  who  conducted  it  alone 
up  to  1375,  when  he  took  into  partnership  Mark 
Kand.  thus  forming  the  pushing  and  prosperous 
firm  wliose  name  heads  this  sketch.  The  busi- 
ness premises,  which  are  spacious  and  commo- 
dious, are  admirably  kept  in  ever}7  respect,  and 
an  exceedingly  fine  stock  is  constantly  carried, 
comprising  pure  teas,  coffees  and  spicesof  all  kinds, 
delicacies,  condiments  and  canned  goods  of  every 
description,  choice  dairy  butter,  cheese  and  lard, 
prime  smoked  meats  and  provisions,  best  brands 
of  family  flour,  oatmeal,  corumeal  and  cereal  food 
products  in  great  variety,  sugars,  syrups,  molasses, 
smoked  and  salt  fish,  soda,  soap,  starch,  house- 
hold specialties,  shelf  goods  and  general  staple 
and  fancy  groceries.  Some  half  a  dozen  or  so  effi- 
cient and  polite  assistants  are  employed,  while 
two  delivery  wagons  are  in  steady  service  supply- 
ing customers  all  over  the  city  and  suburbs. and  al- 
together the  trade  of  the  firm,  which  is  of  both  a 
wholesale  and  retail  nature,  is  large.  Messrs. 
Eager  &  Kand.  who  are  respectively  natives  of 
Laconia  and  Warner,  this  state,  stand  high  in 
the  community  alike  as  merchants  and  citizens, 
Mr.  Eager  being  one  of  the  trustees  of  the  Merri- 
ma«k  River  Savings  Bank. 

F.  Li.  Gray,  Funeral  Furnishings  of  All 
Kinds,  No.  1088  Elm  Street.— This  admirably 
conducted  and  well  equipped  establishment  was 
originally  opened  about  1878  by  Melindy  and  H. 
J.  Poore,  who  were  succeeded  in  1884  by  the  firm 
of  Poore  &  Gray,  who  carried  on  the  business  up 
to  1885,  when  Mr.  Gray  retired  and  subsequently, 
in  February,  1887,  became  sole  proprietor.  The 
warerooms  occupy  a  20x75  foot  floor  and  are 
neatly  fitted  up  and  well  ordered  in  every  respect, 
while  a  complete  and  very  superior  assortment 
of  coffins  and  caskets  of  every  size,  style  and 
variety  is  constantly  carried  on  hand  ;  also  grave 
clothes  of  all  kinds,  shrouds,  trimmings  and 
everything  comprehended  in  funeral  requisites. 
Remains  are  prepared  for  burial,  funerals  directed 
and  interments  procured  in  any  of  the  city  or 
suburban  cemeteries  in  the  most  superior  and 
satisfactory  manner  at  reasonable  rates,  while  a 
full  and  fine  line  of  funeral  furnishings  of  every 
description  can  always  be  found  here  at  the  low- 
est prices  consistent  with  first-class  articles  and 
honorable  dealing,  and  altogether  a  large  and 
flourishing  business  is  carried  on.  Mr.  Gray  is  a 
native  of  Hancock,  N.  II..  and  was  formerly  en- 
gaged in  the  soda  and  mineral  water  business, 
and  has  served  two  years  in  the  city  council  and 
was  a  member  of  the  State  Legislature  during 
the  sessions  of  1887  and  1888.  Mr.  Gray  also 
bears  a  very  creditable  war  record,  sharing  the 
fortunes  of  the  6th  N.  H.  Vols.  from  1861  to  1864, 
attached  to  the  9th  Army  Corps  under  Gen.  Burn- 
side,  and  was  severely  wounded  at  the  battle  of 
Spottsylvania.  He  is  a  popular  and  esteemed 
member  of  the  G.  A.  R.  Louis  Bell  Post  Xo.  3. 
and  is  likewise  a  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  K.  of 
H.  and  Royal  Arcanum. 


Lewis  K.  Mead,  Druggist,  No.  87!)  Elm 
Street. — Mr.  Mead  was  boiu  in  Bartlett,  N.  H.. 
but  has  been  a  resident  ot  Manchester  for  many 
years.  He  established  himself  in  business  at  this 
corner  in  1875,  the  premises  having  been  used  as 
a  drug  store  for  over  a  quarter  of  a  century,  but 
w;is«  lu-ver  so  successfully  conducted  as  since  the 
present  proprietor  assumed  its  control.  The  ele- 
gant arraiigenien  t  of  the  store  isobserved  by  all  who 
enter  it,  being  handsomely  fitted  up  with  marble 
counters,  French  plate  glass  show  windows  and 
cases,  tiled  floor,  and  the  surroundings  are  in 
harmonious  keeping  with  all  these  accessories. 
The  stock  embraces  a  large  and  carefully  selected 
assortment  of  fresh  and  pure  drugs  and  chemicals, 
fully  up  to  the  highest  standard  demanded  by 
the  United  States  Pharmcopceia,  proprietary  medi- 
cines  and  remedies  of  well-known  merit  and  estab- 
lished reputation,  toilet  and  fancy  articles,  per- 
fumery, druggists'  sundries,  natural  mineral 
waters  from  Europe  and  at  home,  physicians'  and 
surgeons'  requisites,  and  in  fact  everything  usually 
found  in  a  first-class  pharmacy  can  be  obtained  at 
this  house.  The  high  character  of  the  manage- 
ment of  this  establishment  render  mistakes  in  the 
compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes  absolutely  impossible,  as  all"  mod- 
ern appliances  to  secure  accuracy  have  been  pro- 
vided, and  no  one  more  fully  appreciates  the  re- 
sponsibility in  performing  those  duties  than  Mr. 
Mead.  He  employs  none  but  the  most  reliable 
and  competent  assistants,  and  prescriptions  are 
prepared  at  all  hours  of  the  day  and  night.  He 
is  greatly  respected  and  was  chosen  to  represent 
his  fellow  citizens  in  the  legislative  halls  in  1886, 
which  he  did  with  great  credit  to  himself  and 
satisfaction  of  his  constituents.  Mr.  Mead  is  a 
member  of  the  Odd  Fellows,  Knights  of  Pythias, 
Red  Men,  and  a  Free  and  Accepted  Mason.  As  a 
business  man  and  citizen,  Mr.  Mead  occupies  a 
prominent  position  in  the  metropolis  of  the 
state. 


C.  P.  Trickey,  Pianos  and  Organs,  etc.,  No. 
1085  Elm  Street.— Undoubtedly  one  of  the  best 
appointed  and  most  attractive  music  establish- 
ments in  this  section  is  that  of  Mr.  C.  P.  Triekey. 
The  enterprise  was  founded  in  1879  at  the  present 
address,  and  under  the  energetic  management  of 
Mr.  Trickey  its  success  became  assured  from  the 
outset.  The  store  occupied  has  an  area  of  20x70 
feet,  is  fitted  up  in  the  most  tasteful,  approved 
style.  The  stock  embraces  the  finest  pianos  and 
organs,  sheet  music,  music  books. and  musical  mer- 
chandise of  all  kinds,  also  books.stationery  and  pic- 
ture frame  moulding.  Mr.  Trickey  is  agent  for  the 
celebrated  pianos  made  by  Win.  Bourne,  of  Boston. 
and  always  keeps  a  full  supply  on  hand  of  these 
line  instruments.  Receiving  his  pianos  and  organs 
direct  from  the  manufactories,  and  buying  ex- 
clusively for  cash,  giving  purchasers  the  benefits, 
Mr.  Trickey  is  prepared  to  sell  them  at  the  very 
lowest  prices  for  cash,  and  makes  a  specialty  of 
delivering  an  instrument  upon  easy  methods  of 
payment,  by  the  week  or  month.  Two  assistants 
find  employment  in  the  salesroom,  and  an  excel- 
lent business  is  constantly  enjoyed.  Particular 
attention  is  devoted  to  the  making  of  picture 
frames,  any  desired  style  being  furnished  to  order 
at  short  notice.  Mr.  Trickey  is  a  native  of  this 
state. 


CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


The  Manchester  Beef  Company,  Re- 
ceivers ami  Commission  Merchants  in  Swift's 
Chicago  Dressed  Beef,  Mutton,  Lamb,  Veal  and 
Hogs. — Within  a  comparatively  brief  period 
Messrs.  G.  F.  &  E.  C.  Swift  have  built  up  a  trade 
and  a  name  for  themselves  that  extend  not  only 
from  shore  to  shore  of  the  American  continent 
but  to  the  nations  of  Europe;  and  to-day  they 
take  the  lead  of  all  other  concerns  engaged  in 
handling  dressed  beef.  This  firm  slaughter  cat- 
tle in  Chicago  and  ship  the  dressed  beef  in  re- 
frigerator cars  to  all  the  principal  cities,  notably 
in  the  east,  where  it  arrives  as  sweet  and  fresh  as 
on  the  day  it  was  killed,  with  no  perceptible  loss 
in  weight,  and  can,  therefore,  be  sold  at  a  less 
price  to  the  consumer  than  when  sent  on  the 
hoof.  The  firm  began  business  in  1876  in  Chi- 
cago, and  in  1877  they  established  a  branch  in 
Manchester,  which  has  been  conducted  under  the 
style  of  the  Manchester  Beef  Co.  For  the  past 
three  years  the  business  here  has  been  under  the 
able  and  popular  management  of  Mr.  H.  W. 
Heath,  who  is  a  native  of  Groton,  Vermont,  and 
has  had  great  practical  experience  in  the  whole- 
sale meat  trade.  The  premises  now  occupied 
were  erected  specially  for  the  business  in  the 
present  year,  and  they  consist  of  a  substantial 
building,  containing  four  floors  and  basement 
containing  30,000  square  feet  of  floorage  area. 
They  are  fitted  up  with  all  necessary  conveniences 
and  appliances,  and  are  models  of  neatness  and 
cleanliness,  including  four  refrigerators,  each 
20x40  feet  in  dimensions,  and  these  have  a  total 
capacity  for  storing  two  hundred  and  forty  head 
of  cattle  and  two  hundred  and  fifty  tons  of'ice. 
I\  is  the  largest  establishment  of  its  kind  in  the 
state,  and  dealers  can  always  rely  upon  securing 
here  the  freshest  and  choicest  beef,  mutton,  lamb, 
veal  and  hogs  at  bed  rock  prices.  There  has 
recently  been  added  a  department  fitted  up  in 
the  most  complete  manner  for  the  exclusive  sale 
of  pork  products,  such  as  hams,  shoulder,  ribs, 
sausages,  lard,  etc.,  under  the  management  of 
Mr.  Jno.  W.  Pope,  who  is  a  native  of  Danbury, 
Ct.,  and  has  devoted  some  twenty  or  more  years 
in  this  line. 


A.  C.  Wallace,  Manufacturer  of  and  Dealer 
in  Building  Lumber,  Boards,  Clapboards.  Shin- 
gles, Packing  Boxes,  etc.;  also  WickoflPs  Patent 
Water  Pipes  and  Tubings,  Piscataquog  Mills, 
Main  Street. — Prominent  among  the  houses  en- 
gaged in  the  lumber  trade  is  that  of  Mr.  A.  C. 
Wallace.  The  business  now  controlled  by  him 
was  founded  by  him  as  far  back  as  1853,  and 
to-day  it  is  the  oldest  as  well  as  the  largest  con- 
cern in  its  line  in  Manchester.  The  premises 
occupied  are  located  on  Main  street,  and  consist 
of  a  yard  about  an  acre  in  extent  and  a  steam 
planing  mill  50x200  feet  in  dimensions.  Mr. 
Wallace  carries  on  hand  an  immense  stock  of 
building  lumber  of  all  kinds,  boards,  clapboards, 
shingles,  laths,  fence  pickets,  trunk  wood,  pack- 
ing boxes,  etc.  The  planing  mill  is  equipped 
with  the  latest  improved  wood-working  machin- 
ery, which  is  operated  by  a  steam  engine  of  60 
horse  power,  and  about  thirty  hands  are  em- 
ployed in  the  business.  Some  600,000  feet  of 
lumber  are  consumed  annually  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  timber  and  boards  and  about  1,000,000 
feet  in  the  manufacture  of  packing  boxes,  which 


form  a  leading  feature  of  the  business.  Mr.  Wai. 
lace  also  carries  a  very  extensive  stock  of  Wick- 
offs  Patent  Water  Pi^es  and  Tubing?.  The  trade 
of  the  concern  extends  to  all  parts  of  the  New 
England  States,  and  Mr.  Wallace  is  one  of  the 
best-known  business  men  and  prominent  citizens 
of  Manchester.  He  is  a  native  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, and  sixty-seven  years  of  age.  He  has 
served  the  interests  of  his  fellow  eilizens  in  the 
office  of  assessor  and  other  public  positions,  as 
water  commissioner  since  organization  of  board, 
member  of  Board  of  Engineers  about  ton  years 
and  a  member  of  Fire  Department  thirty  years. 
For  four  terms  he  was  a  member  of  the  State 
Legislature,  and  for  two  terms  was  a  member  of 
the  Board  of  Aldermen. 


E.  T.  James,  Hack,  Livery  and  Boarding 
Stable,  No.  145  Hanover  Street. — The  livery  and 
boarding  stable  of  Mr.  E.  T.  James  has  been  in 
continuous  and  successful  operation  since  1861, 
when  it  was  founded  by  Messrs.  Hill  &  James. 
In  1869  the  firm  became  Fogg  &  James,  and  in 
1880  Mr.  James  assumed  entire  control,  and  has 
developed  a  very  flourishing  business.  The  sta- 
ble is  a  two-story  frame  building,  with  a  frontage 
of  50  feet  on  Hanover  street.  In  the  rear  it 
widens  out  to  100  feet  and  runs  to  a  depth  of 
100  feet.  It  is  splendidly  lighted,  thoroughly 
ventilated  and  drained,  and  is  fitted  up  in  the 
most  thorough  and  modern  manner  with  every 
requisite  convenience.  The  boarding  branch  of* 
the  enterprise  is  under  careful  and  experienced 
supervision.  There  are  ample  accommodations 
for  thirty-five  horses  and  an  equal  number  of  car- 
riages, and  the  rates  are  placed  at  a  most  moder- 
ate figure.  Hacks,  carriages,  coupes,  buggies, 
etc.,  are  at  the  disposal  of  the  public  for  all  occa- 
sions, such  as  funerals,  balls,  entertainments, 
weddings,  the  theatre,  shopping,  etc.  From  ten 
to  twelve  hands  are  employed.  Born  in  Deer- 
field,  N.  H.,  Mr.  James  has  resided  in  Manches- 
ter for  thirty  years.  He  is  an  ex-water  com- 
missioner. 


J".  B.- Jones,  Auctioneer  and  Commission 
Merchant,  No.  983  Elm  Street.— This  admirably 
conducted  and  flourishing  concern  was  established 
in  1865,  and  from  its  inception  to  the  present  day 
Mr.  Jones,  who  has  been  at  the  head  of  the  busi- 
ness from  the  start,  has  grown  in  public  favor  and 
confidence  well  deserved,  until  now  his  patronage 
is  at  once  large  and  permanent.  He  occupies  a 
well-kept  25x100  foot  store,  three  stories  and 
basement,  and  carries  constantly  on  hand  an  ex- 
tensive and  excellent  stock,  including  new  and 
second-hand  furniture  of  every  description,  stoves, 
ranges,  tinware,  cutlery,  crockery,  glassware, 
kitchen  utensils,  refrigerators  and  house  furnish- 
ing goods  of  all  kinds,  while  several  capable  and 
efficient  assistants  are  in  attendance.  Mr.  Jones 
attends  to  auction  sales  in  any  part  of  the  state, 
second-hand  furniture  and  household  specialties 
being  bought  and  sold,  and  altogether  a  very  tine 
business  is  carried  on.  Mr.  Jones,  who  is  a  na- 
tive of  Romway,  N.  H.,  but  has  been  a  resident 
of  this  city  since  1850,  has  been  sheriff  of  the 
county  during  1875  and  1876,  and  refers  by  permis- 
sion to  ex-Gov.  Frederick  Smyth,  Hon.  ex-Gov. 
O.  A.  Weston,  Hon.  G.  W.  Morrison,  Hon.  B.  P. 
Cilley  and  Hon.  John  Hosley. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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Pettee  &  Adams,  Dealers  in  Flour,  Grain, 
Shorts,  Lime,  Cement,  etc.,  No.  754  Elm  Street. — 
This  firm  are  millers  and  dealers  in  flour,  grain, 
shorts,  lime,  cement,  etc.,  and  in  their  grist  mill 
they  have  in  use  all  the  latest  improved  mechan- 
ical appliances  for  securing  the  best  results  at  low 
cost.  The  concern  is  an  old  established  one.  It 
had  its  origin  in  1845,  when  it  was  founded  by 
Messrs.  .T.  Abbott  &  Co.  In  1861  the  firm  was 
changed  to  H  &  H.  E.  Pettee,  Messrs.  Horace  and 
Holmes  R.  Pettee  forming  the  partnership,  and 
in  1876  the  firm  was  reorganized,  the  partners 
being  H.  R.  Pettee  and  J.  W.  Whittle.  In  1882 
Mr.  Whittle  retired,  and  he  was  succeeded  as  Mr. 
Pettee's  partner  by  Mr.  H.  P.  Adams.  Mr. 
Pettee  was  born  at  Francestown,  N.  H.,  and  came 
to  reside  in  Manchester  in  1856.  He  is  a  promi- 
nent business  man,  citizen  and  politician.  He 
has  served  his  fellow  citizens  in  the  city  council, 
in  the  school  board  and  in  the  Legislature.  Mr. 
Adams  was  born  in  New  Boston,  N.  H.,  and  from 
1861  to  1863  he  was  a  member  of  the  13th  Mass- 
achusetts Volunteers,  connected  with  the  Army 
of  the  Potomac,  and  served  under  Generals  Grant, 
Hooker,  Banks  and  Polk.  The  firm's  grist  mill  is 
located  on  Main  strpet,  on  the  West  Side.  This 
is  a  frame  building  50x70  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
was  built  thirty-five  years  ago.  though  the  present 
proprietors. have  owned  it  only  five  years.  It 
contains  three  sets  of  rollers  and  one  cracker, 
which  are  operated  by  a  steam  engine  of  35  horse 
power  and  boiler  of  70  horse  power.  Five  hands 
are  employed  and  the  grinding  capacity  of  the 
mill  is  from  500  to  600  bushels  per  day.  The 
firm's  store  is  at  No.  754  Elm  street,  and  consists 
of  salesroom  and  basement,  each  25x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  here  a  very  heavy  stock  of  flour, 
grain,  shorts,  lime,  cement,  hay  and  straw,  salt 
of  all  kinds,  etc.,  is  carried,  and  a  large  wholesale 
and  retail  trade  is  done,  five  hands  and  two 
delivery  wagons  being  employed  in  the  conduct 
of  the  business. 


Horace  Marshall,  Wholesale  Merchant  and 
Commission  Dealer  in  Produce,  No.  V20  Elm 
Street. — One  oM  the  oldest  and  most  stable  and 
reliable  produce  commission  houses  in  this  city 
is  the  well  and  favorably  known  house  of  Horace 
Marshall,  successor  to  Marshall  Bros.,  wholesale 
merchant  and  commission  dealer  in  country  pro- 
duce, which  is  by  common  consent  among  the 
leading,  largest  and  best  equipped  establishments 
of  the  kind  hereabout.  The  house  was  founded 
in  1869  by  Marshall  Bros.,  who  conducted  it  up  to 
1880,  when  the  business  passed  into  the  sole  con- 
trol of  the  present  proprietor.  Handling  a  very 
superior  class  of  goods,  upright  and  honorable  in 
his  dealings,  he  has  been  enabled  to  bnild  up 
the  lanre  and  flourishing  patronage  he  now 
deservedly  enjoys.  He  occupies  for  business  pur- 
poses a  25x80  foot  store  and  basement,  and  carries 
constantly  on  hand  a  heavy  and  first-class  stock, 
comprising  butter,  cheese,  eggs,  lard,  beans,  peas, 
potatoes,  onions,  apples  and  country  produce 
generally,  several  in  help  being  employed,  while 
two  delivery  wagons  are  in  steady  service  also 
supplying  customers  all  over  the  city  and 
environs,  and  the  trade,  which  is  principally 
wholesalers  very  extensive.  Mr.  Marshall,  who 
is  a  native  of  Windham,  N.  H. ,  is  an  old  and 
respected  resident  of  Manchester. 


Henry  C.  Ranno,  Manufacturer  of  and 
Dealer  in  Harnesses,  Horse  Clothing,  Trunks, 
Bags,  etc.,  No.  24  South  Main  Street. — Special 
mention  should  here  be  made  of  Henry  C  Ranno, 
manufacturer  of  and  dealer  in  fine  harnesses, 
horse  clothing,  trunks,  traveling  bags,  and  kind- 
red articles,  who  is  by  common  consent  one  of 
the  leading  exponents  of  the  art  in  Manchester, 
the  goods  leaving  this  popular  and  well-known 
concern  being  first-class  in  every  feature  of  merit, 
in  design,  workmanship,  material  and  finish. 
Mr.  Rauuo,  who  is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age  and 
a  native  of  this  state,  is  a  practical  and  expert 
workman  himself,  with  many  years  experience  in 
the  exercise  of  his  art.  He  started  in  business  on 
his  own  account  in  this  city  in  1874,  moving  to  his 
present  commodious  quarters  about  oneyear  later. 
He  occupies  a  neat  25x75  foot  etore,  with  well- 
equipped  shop  attached,  and  carries  constantly  on 
hand  an  extensive  and  Al  assortment  of  light  and 
heavy  harnesses,  collars,  horse  blankets,  whips, 
nets,  combs,  brushes,  sponges,  chamois,  harness 
oils,  trunks,  valises,  etc.,  while  four  skilled  hands 
are  employed,  fine  custom  work  and  repairing  also 
being  done  in  the  most  superior  and  satisfactory 
mancer.  Mr.  Ranno  making  a  specialty  of  cus- 
tom work. 


Park  H.  Kelley,  Druggist,  Corner  of  Elm 
and  Pearl  Streets. — An  exceptionally  fine  and 
well-ordered  drug  establishment  is  that  of  Mr. 
Park  H.  Kelley.  This  favorite  pharmacy  was 
first  opened  to  the  public  in  1879  by  Messrs.  Jas. 
S.  Heath  &  Co.  Messrs.  Miville  &  Gage  suc- 
ceeded to  the  control  later  on,  Messrs.  Gage  & 
Kelley  in  1883,  and  in  1886  Mr.  Kelley  became 
the  sole  proprietor.  The  store  is  desirably 
located,  is  20x70  feet  in  dimensions,  attractive  in 
all  its  appointments  and  fixtures,  and  amply  pro- 
vided with  every  facility  and  convenience.  The 
stock  comprises  pure,  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals, 
toilet  and  fancy  articles,  pharmaceutical  prepar- 
ations, proprietary  medicines,  physicians'  sup- 
plies, surgical  appliances,  etc.,  every  department 
being  complete  in  its  variety.  Two  experienced 
assistants  are  employed,  and  in  the  well-equipped 
laboratory  of  the  establishment  physicians'  pre- 
scriptions and  family  recipes  are  compounded 
from  pure  drugs  with  promptness,  accuracy  and 
care  at  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night.  Mr  Kelley, 
who  is  a  native  of  this  state,  is  a  member  of  the 
State  Pharmaceutical  Association. 


G.  G.  Richardson,  Five  and  Ten  Cent 
Wares,  No.  930  Elm  Street. — This  extensively 
patronized  establishment  was  opened  in  January, 
1886,  by  the  present  proprietor.  The  spacious 
store  occupied  has  an  area  of  25x80  feet,  is  fitted 
up  in  the  most  attractive  style,  and  is  stocked  to 
its  utmost  Jimits  with  a  widely  varied  stock  of 
excellent  goods  in  the  line  of  crockery,  glass,  tin, 
majolica, light  iron  and  china  ware, housekeeping 
articles  of  every  variety,  notions,  fancy  goods, 
toys,  and  small  wares  of  every  description  are 
here  exhibited.  A  specialty  is  made  of  five  and 
ten  cent  goods.  Three  clerks  are  kept  busy  giv- 
ing polite  attention  to  customers.  Mr.  Richard - 
son.  who  is  a  native  of  Hillsboro,  N.  H.,  has  for 
twelve  years  occupied  a  responsible  position  in 
the  mail  service,  on  the  railroad  running  between 
Manchester  and  Peterboro,  N  H. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


G.  R.  Vance  &  Co.,  Stoves,  Kanges,  Fur- 
nishing Goods,  etc.,  No.  706  Elm  Street. — 
Among  the  many  dealers  in  labor-saving  and 
useful  house  furnishing  goods  in  the  city  of 
Manchester  is  the  firm  of  Messrs,  G.  R.  Vance  & 
Co.  The  individual  members  of  this  enterpris- 
ing house  are  Mr.  G.  R.  Vance,  a  native  of 
Vermont,  but  a  resident  here  since  1854,  and  Mr. 
J.  L.  Woodman,  who  was  born  in  this  city.  This 
concern  was  inaugurated  in  1867  by  Mr.  Vance, 
and  from  the  start  has  been  the  centre  of  a  first- 
class  trade  unsurpassed  by  any  similar  concern  in 
the  city.  In  1872  Mr.  Woodman  was  admitted 
into  the  business  as  partner,  since  which  date  the 
business  has  been  conducted  under  the  present 
firm  title.  The  premises  occupied  for  the  busi- 
ness comprise  a  fine  store  and  basement,  each 
having  a  frontage  of  20  feet,  with  a  depth 
of  over  three  times  that  distance.  The  store 
is  very  attractively  and  neatly  appointed,  and 
supplied  with  all  convenieucies  for  the  com- 
fort of  customers  and  display  of  the  large  and 
varied  assortment  of  goods.  The  stock  embraces 
the  latest  improved  and  newest  patterns  and  de- 
signs of  parlor,  office  and  cooking  stoves,  ranges, 
heaters,  etc.;  also  gas  and  oil  stoves  of  the  most 
recent  invention,  refrigerators,  dishes,  glassware, 
lamps  and  their  fittings,  pots,  pans,  kettles,  laun- 
dry goods  and  culinary  utensils  of  the  very  best 
quality  and  superior  finish.  They  also  do  quite  an 
extensive  manufacturing  and  repairing  business 
in  all  kinds  of  copper,  tin  and  sheet  metal  ware, 
having  every  facility  in  the  way  of  tools,  appara- 
tus and  workmen  in  this  department  of  their 
trade.  Especial  attention  is  also  given  to  all 
kinds  of  job  work  pertaining  to  the  business,  and 
orders  are  delivered  by  wagon  to  all  parts  of  the 
city  free  of  charge.  Mr.  Vance  is  a  prominent 
and  valued  member  of  theOdd  Fellows'  fraternity, 
and  takes  great  interest  in  future  welfare. 


A.  M.  Eastman,  Groceries  and  Meats,  No. 
850  Elm  Street. — A  noteworthy  and  excellent 
establishment  is  the  admirably  conducted  and 
well-known  store  of  A.  M.  Eastman,  dealer  in 
fine  groceries,  choice  fruits,  confections,  meats 
and  provisions,  which  has  maintained  a  firm 
hold  on  popular  favor  and  confidence  for  upward 
of  twenty-six  years.  This  well  ordered  and  de- 
servedly popular  store  was  established  in  1861  by 
Wm.  E.  Eastman  &  Sou,  who  conducted  the  same 
until  1870,  when,  owing  to  the  death  of  the  senior 
member,  which  occurred  at  this  period,  the  busi- 
ness passed  into  the  sole  control  of  his  son  and 
successor,  the  gentleman  whose  name  heads  this 
sketch.  The  premises  occupied  for  business  pur- 
poses embrace  a  25x100  foot  floor  and  basement, 
neatly  fitted  up  and  excellently  kept,  and  a  heavy 
and  Al  stock  is  constantly  carried,  comprising 
pure  and  fresh  teas  and  coffees,  spices,  canned 
goods  in  great  variety,  choice  fruits,  delicious  im- 
ported and  fresh-made  confectionery,  and  a  mul- 
tifarious assortment  of  shelf  goods,  and  every  thing 
comprehended  in  staple  and  fancy  groceries.  Ten 
or  more  efficient  and  courteous  assistants  are  em- 
ployed, all  orders  receiving  prompt  and  satisfac- 
tory attention,  while  three  delivery  wagons  are 
in  steady  service.  The  trade  is  both  wholesale 
and  retail,  and  is  exceedingly  large.  Mr.  Ivist- 
man  is  a  native  of  Canaan.  X.  If.,  but  has  been 
a  respected  resident  of  this  city  since  H.~>(). 


Leonard  Shelters,  Wholesale  Dealer  in 
Hay,  Flour  and  Country  Produce,  Granite  Street, 
Near  Depot. — This  reliable  house  was  founded  by 
the  present  proprietor  in  1877,  and  the  business 
has  since  been  conducted  with  uninterrupted  suc- 
cess. The  premises  occupied  consist  of  salesroom 
25x80  feet  in  dimensions,  and  of  a  basement  of 
equal  size.  They  are  admirably  fitted  up  and 
arranged  for  the  purposes  to  which  they  are  de- 
voted. The  house  does  a  large  commission  busi- 
ness, and  is  engaged  in  receiving  daily  large  con- 
signments of  flour,  hay  and  country  produce  of  all 
kinds  from  the  most  noted  producing  regions  of 
the  country.  Speedy  sales  are  effected,  and  con- 
signors can  always  rely  upon  prompt  and  satisfac- 
tory returns.  The  business  is  exclusively  of  a 
wholesale  character,  and  dealers  and  large  con- 
sumers are  offered  the  fine  class  of  goods  in  the 
market  at  bed  rock  prices.  A  heavy  stock  is  car- 
ried and  orders  are  promptly  attended  to.  Before 
entering  into  this  business  Mr.  Shelters  was 
for  twelve  years  overseer  in  the  Manchester  Mills. 
He  is  a  native  of  Clinton  Co.,  New  York,  an 
ex -member  of  the  city  council,  and  very  popular. 

Frank  Li.  Way,  Pharmacist,  No.  134  School 
Street. — One  of  the  most  popular  among  our 
young  skilled  practical  pharmacists  is  Mr.  Frank 
L.  Way.  The  store  is  neatly  and  attractively 
fitted  up  with  plate  glass  show  cases,  a  soda 
fountain  of  beautiful  design  and  ornamental ' 
shelf  ware  and  counters.  In  size  it  is  20x50  feet 
and  contains  a  valuable  stock  of  pure,  fresh  drugs 
and  medicines  of  the  highest  standard  quality; 
also  all  the  various  pharmaceutical  preparations 
and  proprietary  remedies,  toilet  articles  and  per- 
fumes, and  all  the  requisites  used  by  physicians 
in  their  practice.  Mr.  Way  has  been  engaged 
compounding  and  dispensing  medicines  for  the 
past  ten  years  and  is  familiar  with  the  business 
in  all  its  details.  Physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes  receive  special  care  and  are  com- 
pounded with  accuracy,  rare  skill  and  judgment. 
Mr.  Way,  who  was  born  at  Bedford,  in  this  state, 
was  brought  up  in  the  drug  business  in  this  city 
and  in  Boston.  He  has  been  established  in  busi- 
ness since  1885,  and  is  highly  endorsed  and  recom- 
mended as  one  of  the  best  pharmacists  in  this 
section.  He  is  a  popular  member  of  the  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows,  the  Red  Men  and  others. 


Hilton  &  Willcomb,  Printers,  Corner  Elm 
and  Amherst  Streets. — The  foundation  of  this 
business  dates  from  1884  when  it  was  established 
by  Dillon  &  Flood,  who  continued  it  for  one  year 
when  they  were  succeeded  by  Hilton  &  Hodge, 
and  in  April, 1886,  by  Hilton  &  Morgan,  and  in  July 
of  the  present  year  they  in  turn  were  followed  by 
Hilton  &  Willcomb,  who  are  both  practical  printers 
of  many  years  experience,  and  make  a  specialty  of 
fine  job  work  and  all  kinds  of  commercial  print- 
ing, executing  the  work  with  rare  skill  in  the 
very  best  manner.  Commodious  premises  are 
occupied  which  are  fitted  up  with  the  latest  im- 
proved presses,  new  style  type  and  provided  \\ith 
every  facility  for  meeting  the  demands  of  their 
patrons.  Mr.  C.  W.  Hilton,  the  head  ol  the  firm, 
is  a  native  of  Saratoga  Co.,  N.  V.  1I(  \\-.\x 
been  in  Manchester  daring  th«  past  three  yean 
and  is  very  popular.  Mr.  O.  C.  Willcomb,  his 
copartner,  was  born  at  Ipswich,  Mass. 


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Cavaimugh  Brothers,  Wholesale  and  Re- 
tail Dealers  in  Horses,  Carriages,  etc.,  and  Manu- 
facturers of  Hand-Made  Harnesses ;  Factory  and 
Store,  No.  1082  Elm  Street. — Among  the  most 
enterprising  establishments  located  in  this  city  is 
that  of  the  Messrs.  Cavanaugh  Bros.,  wholesale  and 
retail  dealers  in  horses,  carriages,  horse  clothing, 
and  manufacturers  of  hand-made  harness.  Their 
excellently  equipped  stable,  a  two-story  struc- 
ture, at  which  they  carry  on  a  sale  business,  is 
located  on  Merrimack  street,  and  has  ample 
accommodations  for  one  hundred  and  fifty  horses. 
The  factory  and  salesrooms  are  situated  at  No. 
1082  Elm  street,  and  are  comprised  in  a  spacious 
three-story  building  and  basement,  each  floor 
having  an  area  of  50x81'  feet.  The  establishment 
is  the  largest  and  most  important  of  the  kind  in 
this  section  of  the  state.  The  business  was  first 
inaugurated  in  1867  by  Edwin  Branch,  who  was 
succeeded  in  1880  by  E.  W.  Kimball,  the  latter 


selling  his  interests  in  December,  1885,  to  the 
present  proprietors,  and  they  have  acquired  a 
patronage  derived  from  all  parts  of  the  New  Eng- 
land States.  Ten  hands  are  employed.  The  har- 
ness works  are  equipped  with  the  most  improved 
.appliances,  and  the  goods  turned  out  are  unsur- 
passed for  excellence  of  material,  workmanship 
and  finish.  The  salesroom  contains  a  large,  su- 
perior stock  of  the  firm's  splendid  productions, 
from  which  all  tastes  and  means  can  be  satisfac- 
torily suited.  The  Messrs.  Cavanaugh  give  spe- 
cial attention  to  the  buying  and  selling  of  horses 
on  commission.  They  are  in  frequent  receipt  of 
business,  gentlemen's,  family  and  draft  horses, 
from  Vermont,  Canada  and  the  west,  and  on 
every  Saturday  morning  at  ten  o'clock,  hold  auc- 
tion sales  of  the  same,  at  which  fine  investments 
are  available.  The  copartners,  Messrs.  M.  A. 
and  J.  F.  Cavanaugh  are  natives  of  Taunton, 
Mass.,  and  have  resided  in  this  city  for  the  past 
eight  years. 


James  Briggs,  Britannia,  Glass,  Wooden 
and  Willow  Ware,  etc.  Stove  Mart,  No.  714  Elm 
Street,  Brown's  Building. — Mr.  Briggs  estab- 
lished this  business  in  1871  at  the  present  address, 
and  from  its  inception  to  the  present  day  has  enjoy- 
ed a  continuous  and  unbroken  career  of  prosperity. 
The  premises  utilized  comprise  a  finely  and  at- 
tractively fitted  up  store  room  and  basement,  each 
25x80  feet  in  dimensions,  both  of  which 
are  required  to  store  the  large  stock  of 
varied  and  useful  goods  which  the  necessities  of 
the  establishment  require.  Here  will  be  found  at 
all  times  a  full  and  general  assortment  of  Britan- 
nia, glass,  wooden  and  willow  wear,  hollow  ware, 
sinks,  zinc,  tin  and  sheet  iron  ware,  in  fact  all  the 
many  culinary  utensils  and  dining-room  articles 
which  are  so  necessary  in  every  well-regulated 
household,  while  his  stock  of  parlor,  office  and 
cook  stoves,  ranges  and  heaters  is  among  the  most 
varied  and  larges-t  in  the  city.  In  this  depart- 
ment of  his  business,  Mr.  Briggs  has  every  facility 
for  repairing  and  furnishing  all  broken  or  worn- 
out  parts  of  stoves,  etc.,  and  his  reputation  as  a 
judge  of  the  capabilities  of  these  articles  is  such 
that  he  has  a  very  extensive  patronage.  He  does 
a  very  extensive  business  in  the  manufacture  of 
copper,  tin  and  sheet-iron  work,  and  ail  sorts  of 
hollow  ware  made  from  these  materials,  while  es- 
pecial attention  is  given  to  job  work  of  all  kinds 
that  pertains  to  his  line  of  trade.  Mr.  Briggs  is  a 
native  of  England,  but  came  to  the  United  States 
in  1863.  He  is  a  prominent  and  valued  member 
of  the  Order  of  Foresters. 


John  G.  Laue,  General  Insurance  Agent 
and  Adjuster,  Post-Office  Building. — Among  the 
leading  and  most  responsible  insurance  men  in 
this  city  can  be  mentioned  the  name  of  John  G. 
Laue,  general  insurance  agent  and  adjuster.  Mr. 
Laue.  who  is  a  native  of  this  state,  and  an  old 
and  respected  resident  of  Manchester  established 
himself  in  business  at  the  present  location  in 
1865,  and  during  the  twenty-two  years  since  has 
received  a  large  and  flattering  patronage.  He 
transacts  a  general  insurance  business  and  adjusts 
claims  and  losses,  in  short,  attends  to  everything 
that  properly  pertains  to  risks,  while  he  repre- 
sents some  of  the  most  stable  and  reliable 
companies  in  New  Hampshire,  among  others 
the  Exeter  Mutual,  of  Exeter,  and  the 
Phrenix  Mutual,  of  Concord,  and  doing  a  broker- 
age business  for  all  the  leading  stock  companies 
in  the  county,  and  altogether  a  flourishing  busi- 
ness is  transacted;  also  represents  the  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.,  of  New  York,  for  which  he  has 
built  up  a  large  business. 

Heath  &  Stevens,  Marble  and  Granite 
Works,  Corner  of  Central  and  Franklin  Streets. — 
The  works,  which  possess  an  area  of  46x100  feet, 
are  equipped  in  the  most  complete  manner  for  the 
prosecution  of  the  industry,  a  large  stock  is  car- 
ried, and  employment  is  given  a  force  of  skilled 
artisans.  The  members  of  the  firm,  Messrs. 
Frank  A.  Heath  and  Reuben  P.  Stevens,  are 
thorough  practical  exponents  of  their  vocation. 
They  manufacture  monuments  of  all  kinds  in  for- 
eign and  domestic  granite  and  marble,  tablets, 
headstones,  markers,  etc..  also  curbing  and  ceme- 
tery work  of  every  variety.  Orders  are  executed 
promptly,  and  the  charges  reasonable. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


Hardy  &  Co.,  Wholesale  and  Eetail  Deal- 
ers in  <  roceries,  Flour,  Provisions,  etc., 
Cilley  Block,  No.  1035  Elm  and  No.  14 
Concord  Streets. — At  the  spacious  and  well 
stocked  concern  of  Hardy  &  Co.,  wholesale 
and  retail  dealers  in  general  groceries,  flour  and 
provisions,  is  one  of  the  leading,  most  reliable  and 
best  equipped  houses  of  the  kind  in  Manchester, 
and  where  can  at  all  times  be  found  an  extensive 
and  Al  stock  of  everything  comprehended  in 
staple  and  fancy  groceries.  This  enterprising 
and  popular  firm  was  established  in  1882,  and  at 
its  very  inception  may  be  said  to  have  bounded 
into  public  favor  and  prosperity.  The 
premises  occupied  for  busines  purposes 
comprise  a  25x100  foot  store  and  base- 
ment, and  a  heavy  and  first-class  stock  is  con- 
stantly carried,  embracing  pure  and  fresh  teas, 
coffees  and  spices,  sauces,  preserves  and  canned 
goods  in  great  variety,  choice  dairy  butter,  prime 
smoked  meats  and  provisions,  best  brands  of  fam- 
ily flour  (including  the  Entire  Wheat  flour,  and 
Wheatlet  for  which  the  firm  are  mill  agents), 
oatmeal,  cereal  food  products,  rice,  lard,  sugars, 
molasses,  syrups,  vinegar,  oils,  soda,  starch,  soap, 
shelf  goods  and  general  groceries,  fine  goods  being 
a  specialty,  while  three  efficient  and  capable 
assistants  are  employed.  Mr.  Orison  Hardy,  who 
is  sole  proprietor,  is  a  native  of  this  state  and  a 
respected  resident  of  Manchester  since  1848,  and 
prior  to  establishing  this  flourishing  business 
had  been  a  successful  .traveler  for  a  quarter  of  a 
century  for  some  of 'the  leading  Boston  wholesale 
grocers,  and  is  a  popular  and  esteemed  member  of 
the  I.  O.  O.  F  and  Red  Men,  and  also  a  deacon  in 
the  First  Baptist  Church. 


Marshall  &  Knowlton,  Pharmacists,  No. 
744  Elm  Street. — At  the  well-equipped  and  ele- 
gant drug  store  of  Marshall  &  Knowlton,  phar- 
macists, can  always  be  found  an  exceedingly 
fine  line  of  pure  and  fresh  drugs,  medicines 
and  chemicals,  standard  proprietary  remedies, 
acids,  extracts  and  pharmaceutical  specialties  in 
great  variety ;  mineral  waters,  flavors,  perfumery, 
toilet  articles,  soaps,  sponges,  chamois,  sanitary 
preparations,  etc.,  while  prescriptions  are  com- 
pounded in  the  most  accurate  and  reliable  man- 
ner, the  firm  being  among  the  most  skilful  and 
popular  members  of  the  profession  in  town.  This 
neat  and  well-ordered  store  was  established  in 
1877  by  Messrs.  Marshall  &  Knowlton.  The 
store,  which  is  spacious  and  commodious,  is  finely 
fitted  up  and  tastefully  appointed — art-tiled  floor, 
handsome  show  cases.  An  attractive  soda  foun- 
tain and  fixtures,  imparting  to  the  place  a  very 
inviting  appearance,  and  a  carefully  selected  and 
complete  stock  is  constantly  carried.  Messrs. 
John  H.  Marshall  and  Geo.  H.  Knowlton,  com- 
posing the  firm,  are  both  natives  of  Sutton,  N. 
H.,  but  have  resided  in  this  city  several  years. 

Chas.  T.  Newman,  Apothecary,  West 
Side. — Among  the  leading  members  of  the  phar- 
maceutical profession  in  Manchester  may  be 
mentioned  the  name  of  Chas.  T.  Newman,  apoth- 
ecary, who  enjoys  an  excellent  reputation  for 
accuracy  and  reliability  in  compounding  and 
dispensing  physicians'  prescriptions  and  in  the 
general  exercise  of  his  calling,  as  well  as  for  pure 
and  fresh  medicines,  drugs  and  chemicals.  Mr. 


Newman,  who  is  a  native  of  Portsmouth,  N.  H., 
but  raised  in  Haverhill,  Mass.,  is  a  registered 
dru«gist  and  a  popular  and  esteemed  member  of 
the  state  Pharmaceutical  Association.  He  estab- 
lished himself  in  business  here  in  1877,  and  readily 
won  his  way  to  public  favor.  The  store,  which  is 
spacious  and  commodious,  is  nicely  fitted  up  and 
tastefully  kept,  and  a  large  and  carefully  selected 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  embracing  besides 
fresh  and  pure  drugs,  medicines  and  chemicals  of 
every  variety,  extracts,  acids,  druggists'  special- 
ties of  all  kinds,  proprietary  remedies  of  merit, 
including  Newman's  Carbolic  Ointment,  Bright's 
Kidney  Remedy,  Dr.  B.  Haselton's  Indian  Lini- 
ment and  Newman's  Cough  Curative  :  also  min- 
eral waters,  flavors,  spirits,  alcohol  and  medicinal 
liquors,  toilet  articles,  fancy  goods,  small  wares, 
perfumery,  scented  soaps,  sponges,  chamois,  sani- 
tary preparations,  stationery  and  cigars,  while  a 
handsome  soda  fountain  imparts  an  inviting  ap- 
pearance to  the  place. 

N.  J.  Whalen,  Manufacturer  of  and  Dealer 
in  Harnesses,  Trunks,  Bags,  Horse  Clothing, 
Cynthiannia  Horse  Boots,  Nos.  99  and  101  Merri- 
mack  Street. — This  gentleman,  who  is  an  ac- 
knowledged expert  leader  in  his  responsible  voca- 
tion, having  had  many  years  valuable  experience 
therein,  founded  his  business  here  in  1880,  bring- 
ing energy  and  progressive  ideas  to  bear  in  his 
management,  the  result  being  that  a  large,  flour-' 
ishing  trade  was  soon  acquired.  The  premises 
forming  the  headquarters  of  the  enterprise  consist 
of  a  commodious  two-story  building,  excellently 
fitted  up  throughout  and  supplied  with  every 
appliance  requisite.  The  salesroom  is  filled  with 
a  large,  valuable  stock  which  embraces  harness, 
horse  and  stable  equipage,  horse  blankets,  lap 
robes,  whips,  etc.;  also  a  splendid  line  of  trunks 
and  bags.  A  specialty  of  the  house  is  the  manu- 
facture of  harness  and  saddles.  Five  expert 
hands  are  employed,  only  the  best  stock  is  used, 
and  the  production  is  noted  for  its  elegance,  style 
and  finish,  while  the  prices  are  always  uniformly 
reasonable.  Mr.  Whalen  is  a  native  of  this  state. 


E.  P.  Johnson  Company,  Hard  and 
Smith  Coal,  Wood,  etc.,  Office,  No.  668 Elm  Street. 
— The  business  of  this  concern  was  originally 
inaugurated  in  1854  by  Johnson  &  Smith,  contin- 
uing thus  until  1867,  when  the  firm  style  became 
E.  P.  Johnson  &  Co.,  the  present  firm  name  being 
adopted  in  1886.  The  individual  members  of  the 
firm  are,  Mr.  E.  P.  Johnson,  one  of  the  original 
founders,  the  Hon.  William  Perkins,  who  has 
served  for  three  terms  as  representative  to  the 
State  Legislature,  and  Messrs.  C.  E.  Wason  and 
J.  S.  Levering.  With  such  a  combination  of 
executive  talent  it  is  but  natural  that  this  com- 
pany should  occupy  such  a  commanding  position 
in  this  community.  The  coal  yards  and  Imsimss 
premises  are  situated  at  the  corner  of  Elm  an  d 
Valley  streets  and  on  Franklin  street,  having  an 
area  in  full  of  40,000  square  feet,  and  possessing 
every  necessary  equipment  for  the  prosecution  of 
a  large  wholesale  and  retail  trade,  while  employ- 
ment is  afforded  a  corps  of  experienced  driver;- . 
clerks,  etc.  The  firm  are  general  dealers  in,  and 
handle  immense  quantities  of  hard  and  soft  coal. 
wood,  pressed  hay  and  straw,  and  secure  their 
supplies  from  the  leading  sources  of  production. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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George  A.  Leightoii,  Power  Circular 
Knitting  Machines  for  Cardigan  Jackets,  Leg- 
gings, etc.  ;  also  Shirt  and  Hosiery  Machinery, 
Corner  of  Franklin  and  Auburn  Streets. — Among 
the  most  popular  and  successful  knitting  ma- 
chines in  the  country  is  the  Patent  Automatic 
Circular  Ribbed  Fashioning  Knitting  Machines, 
manufactured  by  Mr.  George  A.  Leighton.  These 
works  were  founded  in  1873  by  Mr.  R.  G.  Annan, 
who.  in  1882,  was  succeeded  in  the  proprietorship 
by  Mr.  Leighton,  who  is  the  owner  of  the  patent 
rights  of  the  Automatic  Circular  Ribbed  Fashion- 
ing Knitting  Machines  for  Cardigan  jackets,  leg- 
gings, etc.,  and  also  of  shirt  and  hosiery  machin- 
ery. He  is  also  the  president  of  the  Everett 
Knitting  Works  of  this  city,  these  machines 
being  of  his  invention.  The  premises  occupied 
consist  of  one  floor  50x125  feet,  and  this  is  fur- 


nished with  one  planer,  two  punches,  two  up- 
right drills,  three  millers,  twenty  lathes  and 
other  machinery,  which  is  operated  by  steam 
power.  From  fifteen  to  twenty-five  hands  are 
employed,  and  a  brisk  business  is  done,  the  ma- 
chines being  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  country. 
The  Patent  Automatic  Circular  Ribbed  Fashion- 
ing Knitting  Machine  is  a  novelty  in  the  c'ass 
termed  Circular  Knitting  Machines,  in  that  it 
is  automatic:  in  producing  the  various  patterns  of 
wool,  such  as  fancy  and  plain  blocks,  checks,  vor- 
tical and  circular  stripes,  in  any  desirable  com- 
bination or  any  one  pattern  entire,  also  in  widen- 
ing and  narrowing  the  garment  or  article  at  any 
point  or  points.  The  following  are  but  a  f'e\v  of 
the  articles  which  can  be  manufactured  by  this 
machine,  it  being  adapted  (according  to  size)  to 
any  work  that  can  be  produced  on  Circular  Knit- 


ting Machines :  First — Hosiery,  in  any  pattern 
or  combination  of  patterns,  using  the  widening 
and  narrowing  mechanism  to  fashion  the  work, 
or  make  in  the  hose  the  garter  above  and  below 
the  knee,  which  has  never  before  been  attempted. 
Second — Leggings,  and  various  other  articles  of 
apparel  too  numerous  to  mention,  including 
wristers.  Silk  can  also  be  employed  with 
equally  as  good  results.  It  will  be  readily  un- 
derstood by  those  acquainted  with  this  class  of 
knitting,  that  a  machine  which  will  make  from 
eight  to  ten  dozen  pair  of  hose  per  day  (fash- 
ioned), and  that  one  person  can  attend  to  at  least 
six  machines,  must  certainly  be  very  economical 
in  comparison  with  all  other  machines,  and  there- 
fore very  valuable.  The  heels  and  toes  of  hosiery 
are  made  on  another  machine,  this  being  used 
for  legs  only. 

W.  S.  Jewell,  Wholesale  Grocer  and  Flour 
Dealer,  Tobaccos  and  Cigars  a  Specialty,  Old 
Depot  Store. — In  this  review  of  the  commercial, 
industrial  and  general  business  interests  of  Man- 
chester, a  prominent  place  should  be  given  to  the 
well  and  favorably  known  establishment  of  W.  S. 
Jewell,  wholesale  grocer  and  flour  dealer,  the  sta- 
ble and  reliable  Old  Depot  Store,  which  since 
the  inception  of  the  business  upward  of  twenty- 
eight  years  ago,  has  maintained  a  record  of  steady 
and  substantial  progress,  and  which  fully  sus- 
tains to-day  its  hold  on  public  favor  and  confi- 
dence, being  by  common  consent  the  leading, 
largest  and  best  equipped  concern  of  the  kind  in 
this  city,  as  well  as  one  of  the  oldest,  while  its 
connections,  which  are  of  a  most  extensive  and 
gratifying  character,  grow  apace  annually.  The 
house  was  founded  in  1859  by  J.  S.  Kidder  & 
Co.,  who  were  succeeded  by  the  firm  of  C.  H. 
Hill  &  Co.,  who  conducted  it  up  to  1885,  when 
the  business  passed  into  the  control  of  Krudell  & 
Jewell,  by  whom  it  was  carried  until  January, 
1887,  when  Mr.  Jewell  became  sole  proprietor, 
and  has  since  continued  the  business  alone  with 
uninterrupted  success.  The  premises  occupied 
comprise  an  entiie  Iwo-story  40x120  foot  build- 
ing, well  ordered  and  equipped  throughout,  and 
a  vast  ami  varied  stock  is  constantly  carried  to 
meet  the  requirements  of  the  trade,  embracing 
everything  comprehended  in  staple  and  fancy 
groceries,  line  ttas  and  coffees  of  every  descrip- 
tion, pure  spices,  condiments,  entrements,  sauces 
and  table  luxuries,  canned  goods  in  great  variety, 
tobaccos  and  cigars  of  every  variety  (imported 
and  domestic),  best  brands  of  family  flour,  oat- 
meal, cornmeal,  rice  and  cereal  /ood  products  of 
every  description,  smoked  and  salt  fish,  vinegar, 
oils,  soda,  starch,  .soap,  household  specialties  and 
a  multifarious  assortment  of  shelf  goods  and 
grocers'  sundries,  tobaccos  and  cigars  being  a 
specialty,  while  Mr.  Jewell  is  agent  also  for 
Wash  burn's  Superlative  Flour.  Half  a  dozen 
or  more  in  help  are  employed,  while  three  wag- 
ons are  in  steady  service,  and  the  trade  of  the 
house,  which  is  of  a  wholesale  character  exclu- 
sively, extends  all  over  the  entire  state,  with  a 
fine  local  patronage,  and  is  exceedingly  large. 
Mr.  Jewell,  who  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire. 
and  a  resident  of  Manchester  since  early  boyhood, 
is  a  young  man  of  sterling  qualities,  full  of  push 
•••ml  enterprise,  and  maintains  an  Al  commercial 
standing, 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


The  Smith  American  Organ  and 
Piano  Company,  Manufacturers  of  Organs 
anil  Pianos,  No.  531  Treniont  Street,  Boston; 
Branch  House.  No.  864  Elm  Street,  Manchester  ; 
R.  B.  Quay,  Manager. — The  Smith  American 
Organ  and  Piano  Co..  of  Boston,  opened  a  branch 
house  in  Manchester  for  the  sale  of  their  cele- 
brated pianos  and  organs  in  1887,  and  the  venture 
has  been  attended  by  the  most  satisfactory  re- 
sults. The  salesroom  is  20x70  feet  in  dimensions, 
is  finely  fitted  up,  and  it  contains  a  very  attrac- 
tive selection  of  pianos  and  organs  of  the  com- 
pany's manufacture.  This  company  began  busi- 
ness in  1852,  and  by  its  pianos  and  organs  it  has 
made  its  name  famous  on  both  sides  of  the 
Atlantic.  The  company's  factories  and  princi- 
pal offices  are  located  at  No.  531  Tremont  street. 
The  factories  are  equipped  with  the  best  labor- 
saving  machinery  that  skill  and  capital  can  com- 
mand, and  the  company's  facilities  are  such  as  to 
enable  it  to  offer  to  the  public  and  to  the  trade, 
pianos  and  organs  the  equal,  if  not  the  superior, 
of  any  in  the  market,  on  terms  the  most  advan- 
tageous. The  organs  of  this  company  are  pro- 
duced in  a  variety  of  styles  and  combinations, 
ranging  in  price  from  $50.00  to  $1,000,  and  adapted 
for  use  in  the  school,  church,  parlor  and  conserva- 
tory ;  in  fact  for  any  use  for  which  an  organ  is 
intended.  The  organs  made  by  this  company 
now  number  over  one  hundred  and  twenty  thous- 
and. The  Smith  American  Piano  is  not  only  sold 
at  a  fair  price  but  has  not  a  superior  in  the 
market.  It  is  substantially  built  of  the  best 
materials  obtainable  and  it  has  a  most  elegant 
and  attractive  exterior.  The  interior  is  a  triumph 
of  skill  from  an  artistic  and  scientific  point  of 
view.  Siuce'the  company  opened  their  establish- 
ment in  Manchester  it  has  been  under  the  man- 
agement of  Mr.  R.  B.  Quay,  who  is  a  native  of 
Ohio,  and  has  been  in  the  company's  service  for 
the  past  eight  years.  He  is  a  gentleman  who  has 
devoted  his  time  to  this  branch  of  business  and 
has  by  his  energy  added  largely  to  the  increasejd 
demands  of  this  company. 


Li.  H.  Josselyn  &  Co.,  Manufacturers  of 
Furniture.  Franklin  Street,  Corner  of  Auburn 
Street. — Prominent  among  the  leading  notable 
lirms  in  the  city  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of 
furniture  is  that  of  Messrs.  L.  H.  Josselyn  &  Co., 
who  have  built  up  a  trade  of  considerable  propor- 
tions. The  business  was  started  in  1874  by 
Messrs.  Josselyn  &  Marston,  but  on  the  dissolu- 
tion of  this  partnership  in  1876,  Mr.  L.  H.  Josse- 
lyn took  sole  charge  of  the  affairs  of  the  establish- 
ment under  the  style  of  L.  H.  Josselyn  &  Co. 
Mr.  Josselyn  is  a  native  of  Portland,  Me.,  and  has 
had  vast  experience  in  the  furniture  industry. 
The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  substantial 
building,  measuring  100x100  feet,  and  containing 
two  floors  and  basement.  The  most  modern  and 
efficient  tools  and  wood-working  machinery, 
operated  by  steam  power,  are  in  use,  and  some 
twenty  hands  are  employed  in  fitting  together 
parts  of  furniture  and  in  finishing  them  for  the 
trade.  The  firm  have  a  mill  at  We«t  Campton, 
N.  H.,  started  in  1884,  for  the  preparation  of  stock, 
and  here  a  considerable  number  of  workmen  are 
employed.  The  stock  prepared  here  is  sent  on  to 
receive  the  finishing  touches  in  the  Manchester 
house.  The  manufactures  consist  of  ash  and 


painted  chamber  suites,  bedsteads,  bureaus,  sinks, 
washstands,  chestnut  and  pine  dining  table,  and 
all  kinds  of  chairs  in  the  wood  and  finished.  A 
large  stock  is  kept  on  hand,  and* the  trade  is 
wholesale  in  its  character,  ana  is  widespread.  A 
mill  at  Goffstown  will  shortly  be  erected  with  a 
capacity  for  seventy-five  men  with  dry  house, 
store  house,  etc.,  making  a  spcialty  of  chamber 
sets,  chairs,  tables,  etc.,  with  railroad  track  to 
shop,  etc. 

Everett  Knitting  Works,  Manufacturers 
of  Cardigan  Jackets,  Leggings  and  Fancy  Knit 
Goods. — This  concern  was  incorporated  only  dur- 
ing the  present  year,  and  it  has  met  with  such 
great  success  thus  far  as  to  indicate  the  attain- 
ment of  great  prosperity  in  the  future.  The 
company  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of 
New  Hampshire  with  a  capital  of  $20.000.  The 
president  is  Mr.  George  A.  Leighton,  machinist 
and  builder  of  knitting  machines,  in  this  city, 
and  the  treasurer  is  Mr.  Edward  Dorsey.  Both 
these  gentlemen  are  natives  of'New  Hampshire. 
The  premises  occupied  have  a  floorage  area  of 
14,000  square  feet,  and  here  twenty- five  knitting 
machines,  operated  by  steam' power  are  kept  at 
work  in  manufacturing  Cardigan  jackets,  leggings 
and  fancy  knit  goods.  The  machines  in  use  are 
the  Patent  Automatic  Circular  Ribbed  Fashioning 
Knitting  Machines,  by  which  are  produced  any 
number  of  patterns  or  designs  that  are  only  lim-* 
ited  by  the  conception  of  the  manufacturer  or 
operator.  Seventy-five  hands  are  employed,  and 
the  products  of  the  concern  have  won  great  favor 
in  the  market,  and  are  shipped  to  all  sections  of 
the  country  through  Messrs.  Rogers,  Lamson  & 
Co.,  of  New  York,  who  are  the  selling  agents  of 
the  company.  A  large  stock  of  goods,  plain  and 
fancy,  are  constantly  kept  on  hand,  and  from 
which  any  order  can  be  promptly  filled. 

F.  Li.  "Wallace  &  Co.,  City  Undertakers 
and  Practical  Embalmers. — The  well-known  and 
deservedly  popular  firm  of  F.  L.  Wallace  &  Co., 
city  undertakers  and  practical  embalmers,  are  in 
all  respects  the  leading  members  of  the  profession 
in  Manchester.  This  old  and  favorably  known 
establishment  was  originally  stajted  in  1857  by 
Straw  &  Prince,  who  were  succeeded  in  1863  by 
John  Prince,  who  was  in  turn  succeeded  six  years 
subsequently  by  C.  S.  Fisher,  who  conducted  the 
business  up  to  1874,  when  it  passed  into  the  hands 
of  Pearson  &  Wallace.  In  1876  the  firm  was 
changed  to  Fairbanks  &  Pearson  in  1881,  then  the 
style  of  the  firm  was  Pearson, Wai  lace  &  Co.  .contin- 
ued until  the  death  of  Mr.  Pearson  Oct.  9th,  1886, 
when  it  passed  into  the  control  of  Messrs.  F.  L. 
Wallace  &  Co.,  the  present  concern.  The  ware- 
rooms  are  finely  fitted  up  and  appointed,  and  \\ 
complete  and  first-class  assortment  of  coffins, 
caskets,  grave  clothes,  shrouds,  trimmings,  and 
everything  comprehended  under  the  general  head 
of  funeral  requisites  is  constantly  carried  <  n  hand, 
cloth,  velvet,  plush  and  silk  covered  caskets  being 
a  specialty.  Handsome  hearses  and  carriages  also 
are  furnished  at  short  notice  and  at  reasonable 
terms,  while  remains  are  prepared  for  burial  and 
bodies  embalmed  in  the  most  expert  and  satisfac- 
tory manner;  funerals  are  directed  and  inter- 
ments procured  in  any  of  the  city  and  suburban 
cemeteries 


LEADING  MANUFACTUKEltS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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Union  Mortgage  and  Trust  Company, 

Merchants'  Exchange  Building. — The  Union 
Mortgage  and  Trust  Co.  was  incorporated  in  1887 
under  the  laws  of  the  state  of  Kansas,  with  a 
capital  of  $100,000,  and  has  its  western  office  at 
Marion,  Kansas.  This,  company  offers  lirst  mort- 
gages of  real  estate,  both  of  farms  and  city  prop- 
erty, paying  six  and  seven  per  cent.  The  prompt 
payment  of  both  principal  and  interest  guaran- 
teed at  the  former  rate,  and  at  the  latter  prompt 
payment  of  interest  and  collection  of  principal 
without  expense  to  holder  guaranteed.  The 
marvelous  development  of  the  west  has  led  to  a 
large  and  legitimate  demand  from  borrowers,  for 
money  to  improve  their  property,  the  value  of 
which  is  steadily  appreciating.  Central  Kansas 
affords  unexcelled  securities  of  this  kind.  More 
lines  of  railway  were  constructed  in  Central 
Kansas  during  the  year  1886  than  in  any  state 
in  the  Union.  From  the  most  reliable  sources  it 
is  estimated  that  fivo  hundred  thousand  persons 
will  be  added  to  thu  population  of  Kansas  before 
the  close  of  tho  present  year.  The  comparative 
cheapness  of  tho  land,  tho  fertility  of  the  soil  and 
the  ease  with  which  it  can  be  cultivated,  enables 
the  borrower  to  successfully  pay  higher  interest 
rates  than  could  be  safely  obtainable  in  the  east. 
The  methods  of  placing  western  mortgage  loans 
adhered  to  by  this  company  are  worthy  of  careful 
consideration,  and  are  such  as  to  secure  a  full  in- 
vestigation of  the  character  of  the  security  offered 
for  loan,  the  credit  and  reliability  of  the  bor- 
rower, and  insuro  a  close  supervision  of  the  loan 
during  its  continuance.  This  company  guaran- 
tees promptness  and  due  dilligence  in  the  transac- 
tion of  all  business  ou  the  part  of  the  officers, 
agents  or  employes  of  the  company  ;  a  perfect 
title  to  all  property  on.  which  loans  are  made ; 
the  truth  of  all  material  facts  set  forth  in  the 
application  and  report;  that  all  papers  are  made 
in  due  form  and  in  accordance  with  the  laws  of 
the  state  of  Kansas,  and  the  prompt  payment  of 
all  interest  and  watch  overall  loans  made,  and 
that  no  loss  shall  occur  by  reason  of  the  non-pay- 
ment or  taxes  or  other  liens,  and  that  payments 
of  principal  and  interest  will  be  made  without 
expense  to  the  holder.  The  officers  of  the  com- 
pany are  as  follows,  viz  Joseph  L.  Hosmer, 
president;  Hon.  George  H.  Stearns,  treasurer; 
Edwin  M.  Donaldson,  secretary;  Chas.  C.  Hayes, 
vice-president ;  R.  O.  Nelson,  second  vice-presi- 
dent;  W.  A.  Stanford,  special  agent;  E.  R. 
Trenner,  examiner  of  titles.  Directors :  W.  H. 
Dudley,  cashier  of  First  National  Bank,  Marion, 
Kan.;  Levi  Billings,  president  Cottonwood  Val- 
ley B:mk  ;  Hon.  E.  E.  Truesdell,  Suncook,  N.  H. 
State  Senator  and  Superintendent  of  Pembroke, 
Webster  and  China  Corporation;  Roswell  O.  Nel- 
son, Marion,  Kansas,  treasurer  of  Marion  Co., 
Kansas;  Col.  I>.  L.  Jewell,  Suncook,  N.  H.,  agent 
of  Pembroke,  Webster  &  China  Corporation ;  W. 
A.  Stanford  Marion,  Kansas,  of  Stanford  &  Son, 
merchants;  Chas.  C.  Hayes,  Esq.,  Manchester,  N. 
H.;  John  Dovvst,  Esq..  Manchester,  N.  H.,  with 
Head  &  Dowst;  E.  R.  Trenner,  Marion,  Kansas, 
attornev-at-law  ;  John  T.  Whitehouse,  Lamed, 
Kan.,  of  Wilson  ct  Whitehouse;  Hon.  J.  B. 
Haselton,  Suncook,  N.  H. ;  Fred  L.  Frazer, 
Marion,  Kansas,  register  of  deeds  of  Marion 
Co.,  Kansas;  Hon.  George  H.  Stearns,  ex- 
inaydr  of  the  city  of  Manchester.  N.  H.;  Joseph 


L.  Hosmer,  Suncook,  N.  H.,  of  the  firm  of  Don- 
aldson, Hosmer  &  Co.,  Marion,  Kansas  ;  Edwin 
M.  Donaldson,  Marion,  Kansas,  of  the  firm  of 
Donaldson,  Hosmer  &  Co.,  Marion,  Kansas.  The 
president,  treasurer  and  other  officers  and  direc- 
tors are  too  well  known  in  business  and  financial 
circles  to  require  any  eulogy  at  our  hands. 

E.  M.  Slayton,  Receiver  of  and  Wholesale 
Dealer  in  Butter,  Cheese,  Lard,  Pork,  Eggs  and 
All  Kinds  of  Country  Produce,  Granite  Street. — 
This  enterprising  and  flourishing  houso  was 
founded  in  1865  by  the  present  proprietor's 
father,  Mr.  H.  K.  Slayton,  who  is  a  native  of 
Vermont  and  has  resided  in  Manchester  for  the 
past  thirty-four  years.  He  was  a  member  of  the 
State  Houso  of  Representatives  in  1871-2,  of  the 
city  Council  in  1875  and  of  the  State-  Senate  in 
1877-8,  and  he  is  now  a  trustee  of  the  Guaranty 
Savings  Bank.  In  187::  he  retired  from  business 
in  favor  of  his  son.  Mr.  E.  M.  Slaytou,  present 
proprietor.  Mr.  E.  M.  Slaylon,  who  was  born  in 
Vermont  thirty- five  years  ago,  came  to  reside  in 
Manchester  when  eleven  years  old,  and  in  1885-6 
he  represented  his  fellow  citizens  in  the  Legisla- 
ture. As  a  commission  merchant  he  receives 
heavy  consignments  of  butter,  cheese,  lard,  pork, 
beans,  eggs,  potatoes,  evaporated  apples  and  all 
kinds  of  coui.try  produce,  and -he  possesses  ample 
facilities  and  influential  connections  for  conduct- 
ing all  transactions  under  the  most  favorable 
auspices.  The  pi  emises  arc  very  convenient  and 
spacious,  and  consist  of  a  building  measuring 
30x80  feet,  and  containing  two  stories  and  base- 
ment. They  are  admirably  fitted  up  and  an 
excellent  stock  is  carried.  Ten  hands  and  three 
delivery  wagons  are  employed,  and  also  one 
traveling  salesman.  The  business  is  exclusively 
of  a  wholesale  character  and  extends  throughout 
the  New  England  states. 

B.  F.  &  S.  D.  Shepard,  Real  Estate,  Em- 
ployment and  General  Business  Brokers,  Room 
No.  2,  Patten's  Block,  No.  Ji24  Elm  Street.— 
Among  the  leading  firms  in  Manchester  can  bo 
named  B.  F.  &  S.  D.  Shepard,  real  estate,  employ- 
ment and  general  business  brokers,  and  none  in 
this  business  in  this  city  sustain  a  higher  reputa- 
tion for  integrity,  sound  judgment  and, reliability, 
as  none  enjoy  a  larger  measure  of  public  favor, 
numbering  among  their  extensive  clientele  many 
of  the  solid  and  wealthy  citizens  in  tho  commu- 
nity. They  transact  a  general  real  estate  busi- 
ness, buying,  selling  and  exchanging  houses,  lots, 
farms,  etc.,  on  commission ;  attend  to  the  collec- 
tion of  house  and  ground  rents  and  the  manage- 
ment of  estates  (the  purchase  and  sale  of  farms 
being  a  specialty),  while  loans  are.  negotiated  on 
bond  and  mortgage,  while  they  are  accounted 
among  the  best  judges  of  the  present  and  prospec- 
tive values  of  both  improved  and  unimproved 
property  hereabout.  They  also  effect  employment 
for  all  classes  of  male  and  female  help,  and,  in 
short,  attend  to  business  brokerage  in  all  its 
features,  and  altogether  a  large,  and  flourishing 
business  is  transacted.  Messrs.  B.  F.  and  S.  D. 
Shepard  (father  and  son  respectively)  are  natives 
of  Ellenburg,  X.  Y.  state,  but  have  been  respected 
residents  of  Manchester  .-everal  years,  the  younger 
being  an  efficient  and  popular  justice  of  the  peace 
here. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


Clark  Brothers,  Fancy  Goods,  No.  941 
Elm  Street. — Among  the  flourishing  and  note- 
worthy mercantile  establishments  in  this  city 
may  be  mentioned  the  excellent  emporium  of 
Clark  Bros  ,  the  deservedly  popular  Bee  Hive, 
where  is  always  displayed  an  exceedingly  fine 
assortment  of  fancy  goods,  small  wares,  laces,  em- 
broideries, gloves,  hosiery,  novelties  in  ladies' 
wear  and  female  furnishings  in  great  variety. 
This  neat  and  well-known  store  was  established 
in  1876  by  J.  B.  Estey,  who  conducted  it  up  to 
1884,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  the  enterprising 
and  popular  firm  whose  name  stands  at  the  head 
of  this  sketch.  The  store,  which  is  25x80  feet  in 
dimensions,  is  finely  fitted  up  and  attractively  ar- 
ranged, a  very  tasteful  display  being  made,  and 
an  extensive  and  elegant  stock  is  carried,  embrac- 
ing exquisite  dress  trimmings,  silk  ribbons,  laces, 
embroideries  and  neckwear  novelties,  corsets  and 
undergarments  in  great  variety,  gloves,  hosiery, 
worsteds,  yarns,  braids,  beads,  buttons  and 
small  wares,  jewelry,  ornaments,  notions,  picture 
frames,  art  novelties,  toilet  articles  and  a  multi- 
farious assortment  of  fancy  goods.  The  firm 
make  a  specialty  of  stamping  and  embroidering, 
and  keep  on  hand  a  full  assortment  of  notions, 
while  five  competent  and  courteous  clerks  attend 
to  the  wants  of  purchasers,  and  the  trade  of 
the  establishment,  which  extends  all  over  the  city 
and  suburbs  is  of  a  most  liberal  and  gratifying 
character.  Messrs.  Frank  N.,  Geo.  M.  andChas. 
C.  Clark,  composing  the  firm,  are  natives  of 
Chester,  N.  H.,  but  residents  of  Manchester 
several  years,  and  prior  to  embarking  in  this 
flourishing  enterprise  had  all  been  employed 
in  this  city. 

F.  C.  Miville,  Wholesale  Retail  Dealer 
in  Drugs,  Chemicals,  etc.,  No.  1028 
Elm  Street,  Mercantile  Block. — The  busi- 
ness of  this  reliable  house  was  originally  founded 
in  1843  by  Dr.  H.  G.  Connor,  in  whose  employ 
Mr.  Miville  became  engaged,  in  1872,  in  the 
capacity  of  clerk.  In  1876  he  was  admitted  a 
partner  in  the  firm,  and  in  1881  succeeded  to  the 
entire  control.  The  premises  are  finely  fitted  up 
with  every  necessary  requisite  for  pharmaceutical 
operations,  and  comprise  a  salesroom  20x70  feet 
in  dimensions.  The  attractive  shelf  ware,  hand- 
some show  cases  and  soda  fountain,  combine  to 
give  the  place  a  most  tasteful  and  inviting  ap- 
pearance. A  large,  very  superior  stock  is  carried, 
embracing  all  the  supplies  usually  found  in  a 
first-class  metropolitan  drug  store,  including 
pure  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  patent  medicines, 
dye  stuffs,  fine  toilet  soaps,  hair  and  tooth 
brushes,  perfumery,  fancy  toilet  articles,  station- 
ery, trusses  and  shoulder  braces,  pure  wines  and 
liquors  for  medicinal  purposes,  etc.  Two  skilled 
pharmacists  are  employed  and  a  specialty  is  made 
of  the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions, 
the  finest  materials  entering  into  the  composition, 
and  accuracy  being  guaranteed.  Mr.  Miville  is  a 
native  of  Canada,  and  came  to  this  city  in  1871. 
He  is  a  graduate  of  St.  Ann's  College  of  Quebec, 
Canada,  and  was  the  first  to  pass  an  examination 
before  the  State  Board  at  Concord,  N.  H.  He  is  a 
popular  member  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical 
Association,  St.  John  the  Baptist  and  St.  Augus- 
tine Societies,  and  is  a  welcome  figure  in  every 
circle  that  he  enters. 


H.  I.  Faucher,  Dealer  in  Provisions,  Beef, 
Pork.  Lard,  Hams,  Fruits,  Vegetables,  Country 
Produce,  Teas.  Coffees,  Spices,  etc.  Agent  for  the 
Central  Vermont  Railroad,  No.  1105  Elm  Street. 
— This  gentleman  originally  founded  his  business 
here  in  1871,  continuing  it  until  1882,  when  he 
retired  and  went  to  his  native  country,  Canada, 
where  he  remained  until  1886,  when  he  returned 
to  this  city  and  established  his  present  trade. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  store  25x75 
feet,  an  addition  in  rear  20x25  two  stories  in  di- 
mensions, excellently  fitted  up  throughout  and 
filled  with  a  large,  exceptionally  fine  stock  of 
goods.  The  assortment  embraces  the  choicest 
provisions,  beef,  pork,  lard,  hams,  fruits,  vege- 
tables, country  produce,  teas,  coffees,  spices  and 
general  groceries,  every  article  being  of  the  high- 
est standard  of  excellence  and  purity.  The  prices 
are  made  uniformly  low.  From  ten  to  twelve 
salesmen  are  employed.  Among  the  numerous 
patrons  of  the  establishment  are  many  of  the  best 
people  of  this  city  and  suburbs.  Mr.  Faucher  is 
agent  for  the  Kile  of  tickets  for  all  parts  of  Canada 
and  the  West,  via.  the  Central  Vermont  R.  R. 

J.  S.  Berry,;  Boots,  Shoes  and  Rubbers,  No. 
1083  Elm  Street. — At  the  popular  establishment  of 
J.  S.  Berry,  may  at  all  times  be  found  a  large  and 
excellent  assortment  of  every  thing  comprehended 
in  the  footwear  line  at  the  lowest  prices  con- 
sistent with  reliable  goods  and  upright  dealing* 
while  no  pains  are  spared  to  render  the  fullest 
satisfaction  in  every  instance  to  customers.  This 
thriving  and  prosperous  business  was  established 
in  July,  1886,  and  from  the  start  Mr.  Berry  has 
enjoyed  a  liberal  and  gratifying  patronage.  The 
store  is  neat  and  commodious,  and  a  large  and 
very  superior  stock  is  constantly  carried,  compris- 
ing ladies',  gent's,  misses',  youths'  and  children's 
boots  and  shoes  of  every  size,  style  and  variety, 
both  in  finest  and  medium  grades ;  also  rubbers 
and  slippers  of  all  kinds,  and  the  the  trade  of  the 
store  extends  all  over  the  town  and  vicinity.  Mr. 
Berry,  is  a  native  of  Maine,  but  has  resided 
in  Manchester  since  1869,  and  before  starting 
this  business  had  been  for  seventeen  years  em- 
ployed as  overseer  of  the  cording  and  spinning 
department  of  the  Amoskeag  Mills. 

L,.  B.  Bod  well  &  Co.,  Dealer  in  Coal, 
Wood  and  Ice,  No.  640  Elm  Street, — Forth*  past 
nineteen  years  Messrs,  L.  B.  Bodwell  &  Co.,  have 
been  supplying  the  citizens  of  Manchester  and 
vicinity  with  a  superior  quality  of  coal,  wood  and 
ice,  having  ample  facilities  for  handling  these  nec- 
crssary  articles,  and  a  full  supply  is  at  all  seasons 
at  hand  for  meeting  the  wants  of  their  patrons, 
embracing  both  hard  and  soft  eoal,  wood  for  fuel 
and  kindling  purposes,  employing  fifteen  teams 
for  delivering  and  storing  the  goods,  also  they 
supply  a  pure  quality  of  ice  in  any  quantity 
desired  at  low  rates  to  consumers.  Their  ice 
house  is  located  at  Natts  Pond,  and  is  capable  of 
storing  about  10,000  tons  of  an  excellent  quality 
of  pure  ice.  Some  thirty  hands  are  employed, 
the  firm  handling  annually  about  10,000  tons. 
This  business  was  established  in  1868  by  Messr>. 
L.  B.  &  A.  Bodwell.  The  members  of  the  firm 
consist  of  Messrs.  L.  B.  Bodwell  and  A.  Bod  well, 
father  and  son  respectively,  both  are  natives  01' 
this  state. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


173 


E>.  P.  Small,  Real  Estate  Exchange  and 
Banking  Rooms,  No.  9  Smyth's  Block. — One  of 
the  most  active  and  popular  representatives  of 
the  real  estate  business  in  this  section  is  Mr.  D. 
P.  Small,  whose  headquarters  are  located  in 
Smyth's  Block,  and  whose  branch  offices  are 
situated  at  Redford,  Derry,  Warner,  Caudia, 
Franklin  Falls  and  Nashua.  Mr.  Small  estab- 
lished his  enterprise  in  1880,  and  now  numbers 
among  his  permanent  patrons  many  of  our  lead- 
ing capitalists  and  business  men.  He  is  ex- 
pert in  the  values  of  property,  improved  or  unim- 
pioved,  is  thoroughly  acquainted  with  all  the 
available  openings  for  investment  in  this  county 
and  elsewhere,  and  has  upon  his  lists  descriptions 
of  many  splendid  properties  of  the  most  desirable 
character,  and  which  are  well  worthy  the  atten- 


Joel  Daniels  &  Co.,  House  and  Sign 
Painting,  etc.,  No.  1094  Elm  Street. — Prominent 
mention  ought  to  be  made  in  this  review  of  the  well 
and  favorably  known  firm  of  Joel  Daniels  &  Co., 
house  and  sign  painters,  jobbers  and  dealers  in 
paints,  oils,  glass,  paper-hangings,  etc.  Mr. 
Daniels,  who  is  sole  proprietor,  and  is  a  native  of 
Maine,  but  a  resident  of  this  city  since  1866,  is  a 
practical  and  expert  painter  himself,  with  many 
years  experience  in  the  exercise  of  his  art.  He 
started  in  business  on  his  own  account  here  in 
1869,  and  at  once  established  himself  in  popular 
favor  owing  to  the  superiority  of  the  work  ex- 
ecuted and  the  general  excellence  of  the  goods 
handled,  coupled  with  upright  and  honorable 
dealing.  The  store  is  ample  and  commodious  and 
a  heavy  and  first-class  stock  is  constantly  carried, 


tion  of  the  capitalist.  Mr.  Small  carries  on  a 
general  business  in  buying  and  selling  property 
of  all  kinds,  collecting  rents,  securing  tenants 
and  taking  entire  charge  of  estates,  negotiating 
loans  on  bond  and  mortgage,  loaning  money  on 
personal  property,  discounting  notes,  and  making 
advances  on  earned  wages  till  pay-day,  charging 
the  most  reasonable  commissions  in  all  his  trans- 
actions. He  is  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  for  this 
state,  and  performs  all  the  offices  which  that 
position  allows  him.  He  is  in  direct  communi- 
cation with  all  the  great  financial  centres,  afford- 
ing every  facility  for  keeping  posted  as  to  the 
condition  of  the  market.  Photographs  are  shown 
of  the  most  desirable  properties,  and  a  quarterly 
Real  Estate  eight  page  Bulletin  is  issued,  which 
will  be  mailed  free  on  application,  those  interested 
in  investments  of  this  section  of  the  state  will 
find  Mr.  Small  well  informed. 


John  Mooar,  Jeweler,  No.  940  Elm  Street, 
— A  record  of  uninterrupted  prosperity,  extending 
over  a  period  of  some  forty-one  years,  marks  the 
history  of  the  well  and  favorably  known. jewelry 
establishment  of  John  Mooar.  Mr.  Mooar  is  a 
practical  and  expert  workman,  and  the  oldest  ex- 
ponent of  the  trade  in  Manchester,  with  forty-five 
years  experience  in  the  exercise  of  his  calling.  He 
established  business  in  this  city  in  1846.  The 
store  is  20x60  feet  in  dimensions  and  neatly  fitted 
up,  and  a  large  and  very  superior  stock  is  con- 
stantly carried,  including  fine  gold  and  silver 
watches,  elegant  jewelry  of  all  kinds,  superb  dia- 
monds, clocks  of  every  style  and  variety,  silver 
and  plated  ware,  spectacles,  eye-glasses  and  opti- 
cal goods,  the  Keystone  watch  case  being  a  spe- 
cialty, and  repairing  of  every  description  also  is 
executed  in  the  most  excellent  and  satisfactory 
manner. 


including  paints,  oils,  colors,  glass,  putty,  brushes, 
wall-paper,  window  shades,  artists'  materials  and 
general  painters'  supplies,  while  house  and  sign 
painting,  decorating,  paper  hanging  and  kindred 
work  of  every  description  is  done  in  the  highest 
style  of  the  art;  from  three  to  six  skilled  hands 
being  regularly  employed.  Mr.  Daniels,  who  is 
one  of  Manchester's  staunchest  citizens,  was  an 
efficient  member  of  the  city  council  1875  and  1876, 
and  also  served  with  credit  as  president  of  the 
same  body  during  this  period,  and  is  likewise  a 
popular  and  prominent  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F. 
and  the  F.  &  A.  M. 


E.  B.  Coburii  &  Co.,  Manufacturers  of 
Picture  Frames  and  Dealers  in  Artists'  Materials, 
Second-Hand  School  and  Miscellaneous  Books, 
No.  740  Elm  Street. — Mr.  Coburn  has  been  doing 
business  in  this  city  for  the  past  twenty-seven 
years,  and  has  been  located  in  his  present  store, 
which  is  25x70  feet  in  dimensions,  for  the  past 
eleven  years.  Mr.  Coburn  is  an  extensive  manu- 
facturer of  gold,  gilt,  antique,  bronze  and  other 
kin. Is  of  picture  frames,  and  he  deals  largely  in 
paintings,  engravings,  etc.,  and  in  artists'  mate- 
rials and  supplies  of  every  description.  In  this 
line  he  has  won  a  high  reputation  for  the  superior 
excellence  of  the  work  produced,  and  the  uniform 
satisfaction  rendered  to  those  having  business  re- 
lations with  his  establishment.  He  is  prepared  to 
design,  manufacture  and  gild  picture  frames  of 
every  description,  making  a  leading  specialty  of 
fine  gold  work  and  of  re-gilding,  and  gives  con- 
stant employment  to  several  skilled  and  experi- 
enced workmen.  Mr.  Coburn  also  carries  a  very 
extensive  stock  of  second-hand  school  and  miscel- 
laneous books.  In  all  departments  the  prices  are 
placed  at  the  lowest  figure.  Mr.  Coburn  is  a  na- 
tive of  New  Hampshire. 


174 


CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


The  James  liuldvnii  Company,  Manu- 
facturers of  Bobbins.  Spools  and  Shuttles  for 
Cotton,  Woollen,  Silk  and  Linen  Mills. — A  promi- 
nent industry  is  the  manufacture  of  bobbins, 
spools  and  shuttles  for  cotton,  woollen,  silk  and 
linen  mills,  and  in  this  useful  field  of  enterprise 
the  most  successful,  reliable  and  oldest  establish- 
ment in  Manchester,  is  that  of  the  James  Bald- 
win Co.  This  prosperous  concern  had  its  origin 
in  1858,  when  it  was  founded  by  Mr.  James 
Baldwin,  and  in  January,  1887,  it  passed  into 
the  hands  of  the  James  Baldwin  Co.,  incorpor- 
ated under  the  laws  of  New  Hampshire  with  a 
capital  of  $75,000.  The  founder  of  the  enter- 
prise, Mr.  James  Baldwin,  is  president.  The 
offices  of  secretary  and  treasurer  are  respectively 
filled  by  his  sons,  J.  F.  and  L.  C.  Baldwin,  who 
are  natives  of  Nashua,  N.  H.  The  father  was 
born  at  Westford,  N.  H.  The  works  are  exten- 
sive, and  comprise  two  main  and  several  smaller 
buildings,  the  whole  covering  an  area  of  two 
acres.  One  of  the  main  buildings  was  only 
recently  completed.  This  measures  45x128  feet, 
and  contains  three  stories  and  basement.  The 
other  principal  building  is  a  two-story  structure, 
measuring  60x110  feet.  The  mechanical  equip- 
ments are  not  excelled  anywhere,  and  the 
machinery  is  operated  by  two  water  wheels  of 
of  110  horse  power,  and  a  steam  engine  of  75 
horse  power.  The  concern  is  the  only  one  of  its 
kind  in  the  city  and  is  the  largest  in  the  state. 
One  hundred  and  fifty  hands  are  employed  and  the 
pay  roll  amounts  to  $3,800  to  $4,000  per  month. 
The  output  amounts  to  200  dozen  shuttles  and 
250,000  bobbins  and  spools  per  month,  and  the 
sales  annually  reach  from  $100,000  to  $125,000. 
The  trade  of  the  concern  extends  to  all  parts  of 
the  country,  and  the  volume  of  business  is  under- 
going steady  increase.  The  concern  deserves  the 
patronage  accorded  and  the  confidence  of  the 
trade. 


Garswell  &  Brown,  Groceries,  Meats  and 
Provisions,  No.  928  Elm  Street. — The  history  of 
this  house  since  the  inception  of  the  business 
some  thirty  odd  yeaj-s  ago  marks  a  record  of 
unbroken  prosperity,  and  fully  sustains  to-day 
its  old-time  reputation  for  reliable  goods  and 
upright  dealing.  This  well  and  favorably  known 
stand  was  established  in  1857  by  H.  C.  Merrill, 
who  was  succeeded  about  1877  by  Thos.  Hubbard, 
who  continued  it  about  two  years  until  1879, 
when  he  was  succeeded  by  W.  E.  Stevens,  who 
conducted  it  up  to  1887,  when  he  was  succeeded 
by  the  pushing  and  popular  firm  whose  name 
heads  this  sketch.  The  premises  occupied  for 
business  purposes  comprise  a  25x125  foot  store 
and  basement,  and  a  heavy  and  first-class  stock 
is  constantly  carried,  embracing  pure  teas  and 
coffees,  spices,  condiments,  canned  goods  and 
delicacies,  choice  dairy  butter,  prime  smoked 
meats  and  provisions,  smoked  and  salt  fish,  best 
brands  of  family  flour  (which  is  a  specialty), 
sugars,  molasses,  syrups,  rice,  lard,  beans,  peas, 
meal,  cereal  food  products,  shelf  goods,  soda, 
starch,  soap,  household  specialties  and  general 
staple  and  fancy  groceries,  while  several  compe- 
tent and  polite  clerks  attend  to  the  wants  of  cus- 
tomers, and  the  trade,  which  extends  all  over  the 
city  and  suburbs,  is  large,  prosperous  and  perma- 
nent. Mr.  W.  L.  Carswell  is  a  native  of  Man- 


chester, and  has  resided  here  all  his  life  with  the 
exception  of  about  four  years  spent  in  Boston  en- 
gaged in  the  grocery  business,  and  Mr.  E.  E.  Brown 
is  a  native  of  Canada,  three  years  in  the  grocery 
business  in  Boston  before  coming  to  Manchester. 


J.  Taylor  &  Son,  All  Grades  of  Flour.  AY. 
I.  Goods,  Choice  Family  Groceries,  etc.,  No.  99Q 
Elm  Street. — This  reliable  house  was  first  opened 
for  business  in  1882,  and  it  was  not  long  before  an 
excellent  patronage  began  to  be  acquired,  the 
trade  to  expand  and  grow,  until  now  the  con- 
cern is  one  of  the  most  substantial  and  popular 
of  the  kind  in  the  city.  The  firm  occupy  a  spa- 
cious and  commodious  store  20x80  feet  in  sizer 
excellently  appointed  and  amply  provided  with 
all  modern  appliances.  Neatness,  order  and  sys- 
tem prevail,  courteous  attention  is  paid  to  all 
customers  by  the  proprietors  and  their  five  effi- 
cient assistants,  all  orders  are  promptly  filled, 
the  goods  carefully  packed,  and  delivered  free  of 
charge  to  any  part  of  the  city.  The  stock  com- 
prises fresh,  pure,  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of 
all  kinds,  all  grades  of  family  flour.  West  India 
goods,  meats  and  provisions,  fruits  and  vege- 
tables, and  choice  dairy  and  creamery  products, 
which  are  offered  at  very  low  prices.  The 
copartners,  Mr.  J.  Taylor,  and  his  son,  Mr.  Fred. 
A.  Taylor,  are  natives  of  this  state. 

Darwin  M.  Poore,  Dealer  in  Groceries^ 
Meats,  etc.,  No.  1139  Elm  Street. — Born  in  this 
state,  Mr.  Poore  came  to  Manchester  in  1865  and 
founded  his  enterprise  here  in  1867,  meeting  with 
excellent  success  from  the  outset.  The  extensive 
premises  used  comprise  a  store  20x75  feet  in  di- 
mensions, with  an  L  20x40  feet,  the  latter  used 
for  the  keeping  and  sale  of  meats,  fish  and 
oysters.  The  main  store  is  excellent  in  its 
arrangement  and  conveniences,  and  is  filled  toit& 
utmost  capacity  with  a  very  superior  stock  of 
staple  and  fancy  groceries,  both  foreign  and 
domestic,  specialties  being  made  of  teas,  coffees, 
spices,  family  flour  and  dairy  produce.  Six  active- 
clerks  are  afforded  employment.  Popular  prices- 
rule  in  all  the  departments,  and  customers  have 
their  purchases  delivered  to  any  part  of  the  city 
free  of  charge.  Mr.  Poore  has  been  a  member  of  the 
City  Council,  and  is  earnestly  interested  in  the 
welfare  and  advancement  of  the  community. 


J".  N.  Marstoii,  Real  Estateand Employment 
Agency,  No.  788  Elm  Street,  Room  3 — One  among 
our  old,popular,esteemed  citizens  is  Mr.  J.  N.  Mars- 
ton,  the  well-known  justice  of  the  peace  and  real 
estate  agent.  Squire  Marston  is  an  able,  upright 
judge  and  is  held  in  high  estimation  in  the  com- 
munity, enjoying  the  confidence  of  all  by  the 
upright,  honorable  manner  he  dispenses  justice  and 
the  impartial  manner  he  renders  decisions.  Jus- 
tice Marston  gives  particular  attention  to  real 
estate  transactions  and  buys  and  sells  property  of 
all  kinds  on  commission,  and  makes  collections 
and  secures  or  rents  tenements,  and  is  prompt  in 
his  attention  to  all  branches  of  the  business.  He 
also  conducts  an  employment  agency  and  supplies 
first-class  farm  hands  and  help  generally.  Jus- 
tice Marston,  who  was  born  in  Vermont,  has  lived 
in  the  state  of  New  Hampshire  over  a  quarter  of 
a  century,  and  has  been  permanently  located  in 
Manchester  seventeen  years. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANT*. 


175 


Frederick  C.  Dow,  Boots  and  Shoes. — At 
the  well-ordered  and  handsome  emporium  of 
Frederick  C.  Dow,  dealer  in  fine  boots  and 
shoes,  can  always  be  found  an  exceedingly  fine 
assortment  of  everything  in  this  line,  from  the 
most  excellent  and  durable  boot  and  most  attrac- 
tive and  neat-fitting  shoe  to  the  most  exquisite 
and  dainty  lady's  slipper;  popular  prices  and 
reliable  goods  being  at  all  times  prevailing  feat- 
ures in  this  the  footwear  house  par  excellence  of 
Manchester.  This  admirably-conducted  and  de- 
servedly-popular store  was  established  in  1870  by 
the  present  proprietor,  building  up  in  a  short 
time  a  large  and  flattering  patronage.  The  prem- 
ises occupied  for  business  purposes,  which  are 
commodious  and  ample,  are  neatly  fitted  up  and 


tastefully  appointed,  and  a  heavy  and  Al  stock  is 
constantly  cairied,  embracing  ladies',  gentle- 
men's, misses',  youths'  and  children's  boots  and 
shoes  of  every  style,  variety  and  quality,  both  in 
the  finest  and  medium  grades,  including  also 
Kimball's  famous  walking  boots  (with  cork  soles 
running  through  and  rendering  them  thoroughly 
waterproof),  the  celebrated  gossamer  boot  (the 
easiest-fitting  boot  known),  handsome  low-cut 
French  kid  opera  slippers,  side-lace  boots.  Dow's 
nobby  style  calf  shoe,  etc.,  while  five  capable  and 
polite  assistants  are  employed.  Mr.  Dow,  who  is 
a  native  of  Pembrook,  N.  H.,  but  a  resident  of 
this  city  since  1867,  is  a  popular  and  efficient 
trustee  of  the  Manchester  Savings  Bank. 


Campbell  &  Williams,  All  Kinds  of  Mer- 
cantile Printing,  Globe  Block,  No.  21  Hanover 
Street. — This  business  was  inaugurated  by  F.  H. 
Challis,  and  in  1881  A.  S.  Campbell  became  asso- 
ciated with  him  under  the  firm  name  of  Challis 
&  Campbell,  who  were  succeeded  in  1883  by 
Campbell  &  Williams.  The  firm  has  made  many 


improvements  and  increased  the  facilities  and 
built  up  a  large,  substantial  business.  The  prem- 
ises are  thoroughly  equipped  and  provided  with 
every  facility  lor  doing  all  kinds  of  commercial 
and  general  job  printing,  which  is  executed  with 
skill  in  the  highest  style  of  the  art.  The  firm 
have  four  fast  presses  which  are  driven  by  steam 
power:  also  a  Porter  press  and  new  fonts  of 
modern  stales  of  type.  Besides  counting  house 
and  general  mercantile  printing,  posters,  dodgers, 
flyers,  etc.,  are  executed  at  short  notice,  and  the 
prices  will  compare  favorably  with  those  of  any 
other  well-conducted  printing  establishment  in 
this  section  of  the  New  England  states.  Mr.  A. 
S.  Campbell,  who  is  a  native  of  Litchfield,  in  this 
state,  has  had  ten  years  experience  as  a  printer, 
and  his  partner,  Mr.  J.  A.  "Williams,  who  is  also 
a  native  of  Wilmot,  New  Hampshire,  has  been 
engaged  in  the  business  for  thirteen  years.  The 
former  gentleman  is  a  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F. 
and  the  A.  O.  U.  W.,  while  the  latter  is  a  promi- 
nent member  of  the  Grangers  and  also  of  the  A. 
O.  U.  W. 


William  Corey,  Manufacturer  of  Knitting 
Machine  Latch  Needles. — Mr.  William  Corey  has 
won  high  reputation  as  a  manufacturer  of  knit- 
ting machine  latch  needles.  In  1866  the  business 
which  he  now  controls  was  established  under  the 
firm  style  of  William  Corey  &  Co.,  and  in  1876 
he  became  the  sole  proprietor.  His  premises  con- 
sist of  a  three-story  brick  and  wood  building 
30x75  feet  in  dimensions,  and  these  are  fitted  up 
with  the  latest  improved  machinery,  which  is 
operated  by  a  steam  engine  of  15  horse  power. 
From  eighty  to  one  hundred  hands  are  employed, 
and  the  concern  is  the  only  one  of  its  kind  in  the 
city,  and  in  combination  with  his  other  branch 
works  makes  it  the  largest  in  the  world.  In  ad- 
dition to  manufacturing  knitting  machine  latch 
needles,  of  which  130,000  are  produced  weekly, 
Mr.  Corey  is  a  maker  of  patent  shoe  button  fas- 
teners, and  in  this  line  does  a  large  trade,  his 
products  being  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the 
country.  Mr.  Corey  has  also  a  similar  establish- 
ment at  Upper  Bedford,  Quebec,  where  a  large 
and  brisk  business  is  done.  Mr.  Corey  was  born 
of  American  parents  in  Canada. 

J.  E.  Stearns  &  Co.,  Meats,  Fish, Oysters, 
Vegetables,  Poultry,  etc.,  No.  1313  Elm  Street. — 
One  of  the  neatest  and  best  kept  establishments 
devoted  to  the  sale  of  meats,  sea  food  and  garden 
products  in  this  quarter  of  the  city  is  the  well- 
known  and  reliable  market  of  J.  E.  Stearns  & 
Co.  This  thriving  and  popular  business  was  es- 
tablished in  1872  by  Robinson  &  Stearns,  who 
conducted  it  up  to  1883,  when  the  copartnership 
became  dissolved,  and  three  years  subsequently 
the  pushing  and  prosperous  firm  whose  name- 
heads  this  sketch  was  formed.  The  store  is. 
20x75  feet  in  dimensions,  and  a  large  and  fine 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  comprising  prime 
fresh  beef,  mutton,  lamb,  veal  and  pork,  salt  ami 
smoked  meats,  fresh  fish  of  every  variety,  oysters 
and  shell  fish  of  all  kinds,  poultry,  vegetables 
and  fruits ;  two  efficient  assistants  also  being  in 
attendance,  while  a  delivery  wagon  is  in  constant 
service.  The  firm  is  composed  of  J.  E.  and  G. 
L.  Stearns,  father  and  son  respectively,  both  na- 
tives of  the  city. 


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CITY    OF    MANCHESTER. 


AY.  D.  Ladd  &  Co.,  City  Bakery,  No.  1208 
and  1210  Elm  Street. — One  of  the  neatest  and 
foremost  concerns  in  this  line  in  Manchester  is 
the  well  ordered  and  excellent  City  Bakery,  \V. 
D.  Ladd  &  Co.,  proprietors,  wholesale  and  retail 
dealers  in  fancy  crackers,  cakes,  bread,  etc.,  which 
is  among  the  most  reliable  and  popular  stores  of 
the  kind  in  the  city.  This  well  and  favorably 
known  stand  was  originally  established  as  a 
bakery  some  fifteen  years  ago,  and  after  a  number 
of  changes  in  proprietorship,  in  1884  came  into  the 
control  of  the  prosperous  firm  whose  name  heads 
this  sketch.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a 
25x75  foot  floor,  and  basement  of  equal  dimen- 
sions, and  the  former,  which  is  tbe  store,  is  taste- 
fully fitted  up  and  inviting,  while  the  latter, 
which  is  used  as  the  bake-house,  is  supplied  with 
the  best  facilities  and  completely  equipped  in 
every  respect,  and  several  expert  bakers  are  em- 
ployed. A  large  and  very  superior  stock  is 
carried  fresh  daily,  including  wholesome  and  deli- 
cious bread,  fancy  crackers  in  great  variety,  plain 
and  ornamental  cake  of  all  kinds,  pies,  pasteries 
and  choice  confections,  orders  for  wedding  cake, 
plain,  frosted  or  made  in  artistic  designs,  being 
promptly  and  satisfactorily  filled  at  short  notice, 
while  three  wagons  are  in  steady  service  supply- 
ing customers  all  over  the  city  and  surrounding 
country.  The  individual  membersof  the  firm  are 
Messrs.  W.  D.  Ladd  and  W.  F.  Elliott. 


Thorp  &  Bartlett,  Stoves,  Ranges,  Furn- 
aces, and  Kitchen  Furnishing  Goods,  No.  1051 
Elm  Street. — A  leading  firm  engaged  in  this  line 
in  Manchester  is  that  of  Thorp  &  Bartlett,  deal- 
ers in  stoves,  ranges,  tinware  and  kindred  articles, 
whose  spacious  and  handsome  store  is  one  of  the 
finest  and  foremost  establishments  devoted  to 
this  branch  of  mercantile  activity  in  the  city. 
This  flourishing  enterprise  wns  started  in  1874  by 
F.  D.  Thorp,  who  conducted  it  alone  up  to  1884, 
when  he  admitted  into  partnership  O.  F.  Bartlett, 
thus  constituting  the  pushing  and  popular  firm 
whose  name  heads  this  sketch.  The  premises 
occupied  for  business  purposes  comprise  a  40x60 
foot  floor  and  basement  finely  fitted  up  and  well 
ordered  in  every  respect,  and  an  extensive  and 
admirably  selected  stock  is  constantly  carried, 
embracing  elegant  stoves,  ranges,  furnaces  and 
heaters  of  every  size,  style  and  variety,  tin  and 
sheet-iron  ware  of  all  kinds,  stove  castings  and 
repairs,  kitchen  specialties  and  house  furnishing 
goods  in  great  variety,  while  the  firm  are  sole 
agents  also  for  the  Adams  &  Westlake  oil,  gas 
and  gasoline  stoves.  Tin  sheet-iron  and  copper 
work  in  all  its  branches  is  executed  in  the  most 
superior  and  expedtious  manner,  and  repairing  and 
general  jobbing  likewise  is  promptly  attended 
to,  four  or  more  expert  workmen  being  employed. 
Messrs.  Thorp  &  Bartlett  in  addition  take  orders 
for  steam,  gas  and  water  pipes  and  plumbing  in 
all  its  branches. 


W.  H.  Elliott,  Jeweler,  Optician,  and  Dealer 
in  Pianos,  Organs  and  Musical  Goods,  No.  915 
Elm  Street. — A  pioneer  of  the  earlier  business 
interests  here,  covering  a  period  of  forty-six  years 
of  active,  busy  life,  during  which  time  he  has 
materially  added  to  the  growth  and  attractiveness 
of  the  city,  in  building  two  of  the  finest  private 
residences,  namely,  one  corner  of  Myrtle  and 


Maple  streets,  another  corner  of  Walnut  and  Con- 
cord streets,  also  a  large  tenement  consisting  of 
twenty  houses  in  one  block  located  corner  of 
Pearl  and  Chestnut  streets,  besides  several  others. 
Mr.  Elliott  established  his  business  here  in  the 
year  1841  on  the  block  now  bounded  by  Man- 
chester and  Hanover  streets,  and  after  several 
changes  locating  at  the  present  site,  No.  915  Elm 
street  between  Hanover  and  Amhurst  streets. 
The  premises  have  a  frontage  on  Elm  street  of  20 
feet  and  a  depth  of  100  feet.  It  has  a  choice  and 
well  selected  stock  of  silverware,  watches  of  home 
and  foreign  production,  plain  and  ornamental 
clocks,  fine  jewelry,  spectacles  and  eye  glasses,  of 
which  last  two  mentioned  articles  he  pays  special 
attention,  and  as  a  scientific  optician  he  is  widely 
known  as  an  expert  in  fitting  glasses  1o  suit  the 
eye  in  difficult  and  abnormal  cases.  Mr.  Elliott 
is  also  extensively  engaged  as  a  dealer  in  pianos, 
organs,  musical  instruments  and  musical  mer- 
chandise. Mr.  Elliott  is  a  native  of  Derry,  in  this 
state,  but  has  resided  in  Manchester  since  1841, 
and  was  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Selectmen 
previous  to  the  time  Manchester  was  incorporated, 
and  for  more  than  one-third  of  a  century  has 
been  a  member  of  the  Masonic  Order  and  a 
Knight  Templar. 

C.  H.  Kimball,  Wholesale  and  Retail 
Dealer  in  Pianos  and  Organs,  etc.,  No.  73 
Hanover  Street. — This  now  flourishing  business 
was  started  in  a  comparatively  small  way  by  the " 
present  proprietor  about  ten  years  ago,  but  by 
untiring  energy,  upright  and  liberal  dealing  and 
close  attention  to  the  wants  of  customers,  Mr. 
Kimball  rapidly  pushed  his  way  to  prominence 
and  public  favor,  building  up  in  a  short  time  a 
very  fine  trade.  He  occupies  a  neat  and  well 
kept  25x80  foot  store  and  basement,  and  carries 
constantly  on  hand  an  extensive  and  Al  stock, 
including  the  Knabe  and  Behr  Bros,  pianos,  the 
Wilcox  &  White  organs,  the  Wheelock  pianos, 
musical  instruments  of  ail  kinds,  violin  strings, 
music  books,  sheet  music,  fancy  cards,  art  novel- 
ties, sewing  machines  and  attachments,  while 
three  competent  and  polite  assistants  are  in  at- 
tendance, and  altogether  the  patronage  is  of  a 
very  substantial  and  gratifying  character.  Mr. 
Kimball.  who  is  a  native  of  this  state  and  raised 
in  the  city,  is  a  popular  and  esteemed  member  of 
the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Red  Men,  and  Royal  Arcanum. 


Boston  99  Cent  Store,  No.  1014  Elm 
Street,  Stark  Block ;  S.  E.  Butterfield,  proprietress. 
—At  the  "  Boston  99  Cent  Store,"  of  which  Miss 
S.  E.  Butterfield  is  the  enterprising  and  prosper- 
ous proprietress,  can  always  be  found  a  multifari- 
ous assortment  of  useful  and  ornamental  articles, 
household  specialties,  novelties  and  small  wares  for 
5,  10  and  99  cents,  which  cannot  be  duplicated 
elsewhere  in  Manchester  at  50  per  cent,  advance 
in  the  prices.  This  thriving  and  prosperous  store 
was  established  in  1879.  The  store,  which  is 
25x50  feet  in  dimensions,  is  finely  fitted  up  and 
tastefully  arranged,  and  an  extensive  and  varied 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  comprising  fancy 
goods,  toys,  notions,  novelties,  games,  stationery, 
small  wares,  household  specialties,  tinware,  cut- 
lery, kitchen  utensils  and  miscellaneous  articles, 
while  no  pains  are  spared  to  render  the  utmost 
satisfaction  in  every  instance. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


177 


Palmer  &  Garnion,  Manchester  Marble 
and  Granite  Works,  No.  b'04  Elm  Street,  Corner 
of  Granite  Stieet. — The  establishment  of  Messrs. 
Palmer  &  Garmon  is  the  oldest  and  leading  con- 
cern of  its  kind  in  the  city.  The  business  was 
first  started  in  Manchester  in  1842  by  J.  H. 
Wiuslow,  who  continued  it  about  eight  years. 
He  sold  to  J.  B.  Campbell,  who  in  1854  sold  to 
Cyrus  Chase,  and  Mr.  I.  D.  Palmer  became  a 
member  of  the  firm  the  same  year.  At  this  time 
there  was  but  very  little  done  at  the  business. 
In  1856  Mr.  Chase  Fold  his  interest  to  John  U. 
Farnham,  and  the  business  was  conducted  by  J'al- 
mer  &  Farnham  for  eleven  years.  In  1867  Mr. 
Palmer  bought  out  his  partner  and  was  sole  pro- 
prietor until  1871,  when  Mr.  Win.  G.  Gannon 
was  admitted  a  memher  of  the  firm.  In  1874 
Mr.  Clarence  D.  Palmer,  son  of  I.  D.,  was  ad- 
mitted a  member  of  the  firm.  Mr.  I.  D.  Palmer 
was  born  in  Deering,  N.  H.  He  has  been  con- 
nected with  the  firm  thirty-three  ye^rs,  and  great 
credit  is  due  to  him  for  the  high  standard  it  has 
attained.  Mr.  Garmou  was  born  in  New  London, 
this  state.  He  came  to  this  city  in  1857  and 
entered  the  employ  of  Palmer  &  Faruham,  was 
foreman  for  Mr.  Palmer  several  years  and  re- 
mained with  the  establishment  up  to  the  time  he 
became  a  member  of  it.  Mr.  C.  D.  Palmer  was 
born  in  Grafton,  Mass.,  and  is  a  graduate  of  Dart- 
mouth College.  All  of  the  members  of  the  firm 
are  practicable  workmen  and  give  their  personal 
attention  to  the  business.  The  establishment  is 
located  at  the  corner  of  Elm  and  Granite  streets 
and  covers  an  area  of  5,000  feet,  and  from  twelve 
to  fifteen  workmen  are  employed  on  marble  and 
granite.  They  keep  constantly  on  hand  a  choice 
and  excellent  assortment  of  plain  and  highly 
ornamental  monuments,  and  richly  carved  tablets 
in  murhle,  Scotch  and  American  granite;  also 
statua.y  of  the  highest  order  and  cemetery  work 
of  every  description.  They  have  on  hand  an  ele 
gant  assortment  of  designs  of  every  kind  and  are 
always  prepared  to  draft  original  and  artistic 
designs  and  fashion  them  in  marble  and  granite. 
They  have  a  large  and  increasing  patronage. 
Some  of  the  finest  and  most  costly  monuments  to 
be  found  in  New  England  may  be  seen  in  our 
cemeteries  in  this  city,  and  were  designed  and 
wrought  at  this  establishment.  Their  trade  is 
not  confined  to  this  city  alone  but  extends  into  a 
large  number  of  towns  in  this  state  and  even  into 
Massachusetts. 


Ormond  H.  Kimball,  Printer  and  En- 
graver, No.  10  Market  Street. — This  enterprise 
was  started  in  1856  by  C.  F.  Livingston  who  con- 
ducted it  alone  up  to  1877,  when  he  was  suc- 
ceec'ed  by  Livingston  &  Kimball,  who  carried 
on  the  business  up  to  1884,  when  owing  to  the 
retiiem  at  of  the  founder  Mr.  Kimball  became 
sole  proprietor.  The  premises  occupied  for  busi- 
ness purposes  comprise  a  25x70  foot  floor  and 
basement  supplied  with  ample  steam  power,  and 
completely  equipped  in  every  respect  with  the 
most  improved  machinery  and  general  appurte- 
nances, including  five  presses,  wnile  from  ten  to 
fifteen  expert  hands  are  employed.  Printing 
and  engraving  of  everv  description  are  executed 
in  the  most  superior  and  expeditious  manner,  fine 
commercial  work  being  a  specialty,  and  alto- 
gether the  trade  of  the  concern,  which  extends 


throughout  the  city  and  surrounding  country,  is 
exceedingly  large.  Mr.  Kimball  is  a  popular  and 
respected  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Red  Men, 
and  the  G.  A.  R.  Louis  Bell  Post  No.  3.,  and 
bears  a  creditable  war  record,  enlisting  in  the  5th 
Cav.  Reg.  Army  in  1860,  and  served  in  i  he  same 
up  to  1863,  when  he  was  discharged  as  disabled 
from  wounds  received  at  the  battle  of  Gaine's 
Mills.  When  restored  to  health  soon  after,  he  re- 
enlistedin  the  1st  N.  H.  Artillery,  and  shared  the 
fortunes  of  this  regiment  until  mustered  out  in 
1864. 

Carl  E.  York,  Wholesale  nnd  Retail  Dealer 
in  Groceries,  Meats,  Fresh  Fish,  Wild  Game, 
Vegetables,  Fruits,  etc.,  No.  119  Hanover  Street, 
Corner  of  Chestnut  Street. — In  1877  Mr.  York 
opened  his  store,  and  from  that  date  has  by  excel- 
lent management  and  untiring  energy,  brought 
the  business  up  to  the  present  state  of  prosperity, 
his  trade  extending  as  it  does  throughout  the  city 
and  its  immediate  vicinity.  It  hasalways  been 
a  special  feature  of  this  house  to  supply  only  the 
best  quality  of  food  products  and  staple  groceries. 
Customers  can  at  all  times  feel  assured  of  obtain- 
ing excellent  goods  and  courteous  treatme-nt. 
The  stock  carried  at  all  times  is  large  and  varied, 
embracing  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  consisting 
of  the  best  brands  of  flour,  sugars,  teas,  coffees, 
spices,  soap,  table  salt,  etc.,  canned  goods  in  great 
variety,  finest  creamery  and  dairy  butter,-  eggs, 
cheese,  and  in  fact  everything  to  be  found  in  a 
well  ordered  grocery  store.  There  is  also  in 
connection  with  the  store  an  excellent  market 
supplied  with  all  modern  conveniences  to  pre- 
serve and  handle  prime  fresh  beef,  mutton,  lamb, 
veal,  pork,  fowl  and  game,  kept  in  fine  condition 
and  of  the  best  quality.  The  premises  occupied 
by  him  are  a  first  floor  and  basement  25x75  feet 
in  dimensions,  the  market  being  in  the  rear  of 
the  store.  Mr.  York  is  a  native  of  Vermont  but 
has  resided  in  Manchester  since  1861  ;  he  is  a  mem- 
ber in  good  standing  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  and  Order 
of  Red  Men. 

H.  B.  Fairbanks,  Auctioneer,  Commission 
Merchant  and  Appraiser,  No.  882  Elm  Street. — 
This  business  wos  originally  founded  in  1862  by 
Mr.  G.  F.  Bosher,  Mr.  Fairbanks  becoming  a 
member  of  the  firm  in  1875,  and  succeeding  to 
the  entire  proprietorship  in  1885.  The  spacious 
business  premises  comprise  a  building  25x100 
feet  in  dimensions,  having  three  stories  and  base- 
ment. An  extensive  stock  is  carried,  comprising 
parlor  sets,  crockery,  glassware,  ranges,  chamber 
sets,  mattresses,  spring  beds,  housekeeping  goods, 
etc.,  which  are  offered  at  the  lowest  cash  prices, 
or  are  sold  on  e;isy  payments,  installment  plan. 
Mr.  Fairbanks  carries  on  a  general  business  as 
auctioneer,  commission  merchant  and  appraiser, 
pays  special  attention  to  the  sale  of  real  estate 
and  personal  property,  and  makes  liberal  advances 
on  consignments.  Auction  sales  are  held  every 
Thursday  and  Saturday,  and  prompt  returns  of 
the  proceeds  are  made  to  consignors  in  every  in- 
stance. Mr.  Fairbanks,  who  is  a  native  of  this 
city,  wns  a  member  of  the  City  Council  in  1885 
and  1886.  and  has  fully  proved  his  value  as  a 
citizen.  He  is  also  a  prominent  and  active  mem- 
ber of  the  Order  of  I.  O  O.  F.,  of  over  fifteen 
years  standing. 


CITY  OF  CONCORD. 


The  City  of  Concord  is  the  capital  of  Merrimack  County  and  also  the  capital  of  the  State 
of  New  Hampshire.  It  is  75  miles  distant  from  Boston  and  474  miles  north-east  of  Washington. 
The  city  lies  on  the  route  of  travel  and  commerce  between  Boston  and  Montreal,  and  Boston 
and  the  Far  West,  and  hence  has  become  a  principal  centre  of  the  New  England  system  of  rail- 
roads. It  has  also  a  railroad  connection  with  Portsmouth.  The  railroads  entering  here  are 
the  Concord  Railroad,  extending  to  Nashua  and  Boston  ;  the  Boston,  Concord  and  Montreal  Rail- 
road, extending  to  Haverhill  on  the  Connecticut,  and  to  Montreal ;  the  Concord  and  Claremont 
Railroad  ;  the  Portsmouth  and  Concord  Railroad ;  the  Northern  New  Hampshire  Railroad, 
extending  to  West  Lebanon,  on  the  Connecticut,  and  continued  by  the  Vermont,  New  York 
and  Canada  Railroads  to  Rouse's  Point,  Montreal,  Ogdensburg,  Kingston,  etc. 

In  telling  the  story  of  the  past  and  present  of  Concord,  Mr.  John  N.  McClintock,  A.  M.. 
editor  and  publisher  of  "the  Granite  Monthly,  a  New  Hampshire  magazine  devoted  to  literature 
history  and  State  progress,"  says  that  to-day  Concord  is  one  of  the  most  charming  cities 
in  the  world,  and  he  knows  pretty  well  what  he  is  talking  about,  for  he  is  a  gentleman  of 
close  observance  and  extensive  travel.  In  the  Granite  Monthly  he  has  pictured  the  antique 
and  the  modern  in  and  about  Concord,  and  has  entered  so  much  into  descriptive  detail  that  his, 
account  of  the  settlement  and  progress  of  the  city  is  deserving  of  the  student's  close  atten^ 
tion.  The  compiler  of  these  lines  acknowledges  indebtedness  to  him  for  many  interesting  items 
which  will  be  found  crowded  on  these  pages.  "  Within  New  England,"  he  says,  "  Concord  has 
few  rivals,  and  no  superiors  in  variety  and  extent  of  attractions  and  beauties.  Within  the  city 
limits  there  is  no  quarter  assigned  to  squalor  and  poverty.  There  are  many  cottages,  but  none 
so  poor  that  attempts  at  beautifying  are  not  made,  flowers  in  the  windows  or  in  the  garden,  ivy  or 
grape  vines,  bushes  and  shade  trees,  neat  fences  and  paths,  paint,  whitewash  and  cleanliness, 
indicate  the  ambition  of  the  occupants.  A  stranger  looks  in  vain  for  the  abode  of  wretchedness. 
Of  course  there  is  poverty,  but  it  is  covered  by  the  mantle  of  charity.  The  church  edifices  of 
every  denomination  in  the  city  are  creditable  to  the  zeal  and  piety  of  the  members,  several  build- 
ings are  elegant  specimens  of  architecture,  and  compare  favorably  with  any  in  the  State.  Its 
situation  is  far  enough  inland  to  escape  the  east  wind  of  the  coast ;  its  elevation  is  enough  to 
render  the  air  dry,  bracing  and  salubrious.  The  Merrimack  River  flows  through  the  city,  and 
is  joined  in  its  course  by  the  important  tributaries,  the  Contoocook,  Soucook  and  Turkey  River, 
and  many  small  brooks.  The  Merrimack  is  boi'dered  by  broad  intervales,  bounded  by  older 
river-terraces,  on  one  of  which  is  located  the  village,  the  precinct,  or  the  city.  This  beautiful 
river  is  restless  in  its  flow  to  the  sea,  and  is  constantly  wearing  new  channels.  Great  changes 
have  occurred  within  the  memory  of  men  now  living.  Near  the  centre  of  the  city's  area  cf 
sixty-four  square  miles,  there  is  a  miniature  mountain  known  as  Rattle  Snake  Hill,  rising 
several  hundred  feet  above  the  plain  of  the  river,  and  composed  of  one  mass  of  granite  of 
excellent  quality.  From  the  lofty  summit,  almost  the  whole  city  is  in  view.  At  one's  feet, 
like  a  broad  blue  ribbon,  glides  the  Merrimack  ;  beyond  is  the  steep  bank  which  limits  the  Dark 
Plains  ;  while  still  farther  away  is  Oak  Hill  and  the  Broken  Ground  and  the  Break  of  Day. 
Directly  to  the  east  is  the  village  of  East  Concord,  with  its  church,  school-hoi:se,  ward-house,  and 

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many  private  residences,  which  lose  nothing  in  attractiveness  by  a  close  inspection.  At  the  base 
of  the  hill,  in  the  same  direction,  is  a  pile  of  buildings  where  the  convicts  of  the  State  are 
employed  in  forwarding  an  important  industry.  Humanitarian  ideas  were  carried  out  in  the  con- 
struction of  the  new  State  prison ;  physical  inconvenience  and  torture  were  not  deemed  an  essen- 
tial part  of  a  prisoner's  punishment,  and  the  health  of  the  inmates  was  taken  into  consideration 
in  accepting  the  plans.  It  is  a  model  institution.  A  little  farther  to  the  south  is  Blossom-Hill 
Cemetery,  a  peaceful  resting-place  for  the  dead.  The  surface  is  undulating,  and  affords  an 
opportunity  for  tasteful  and  artistic  improvement  ;  and  winding  avenues,  foot-paths,  a  little  lake, 
and  wide-spreading  trees  beautify  the  place.  The  forefathers  of  the  town  were  buried  in  the 
old  cemetery  in  the  village,  while  the  Catholics  have  consecrated  ground  to  the  north  of  Blos- 
som Hill.  As  one  gazes  toward  the  city,  one  after  the  other  three  trains  of  cars  appear  gliding 
towards  the  north :  the  one  crosses  the  river  to  East  Concord,  passes  the  site  of  the  Old  Fort, 
and  follows  up  the  line  of  the  canal  by  the  ruined  buttresses  of  the  dam  at  Sewall's  Falls,  the 
other  follows  up  the  valley  of  the  Merrimack,  and  crosses  Sewall's  Island,  the  station  at  Penacook, 
and  that  little  island  at  the  mouth  of  the  Contoocook  River,  where  stands  a  granite  statue  to 
commemorate  the  heroism  of  Hannah  Dustin  ;  the  third,  after  passing  the  village  of  West  Con- 
cord, deflects  to  the  west  and  south,  passes  the  Mast  Yard,  and  follows  the  valley  of  the  Con- 
toocook. Nestling  at  the  base  of  Rattlesnake,  to  the  west,  is  a  beautiful  sheet  of  water,  sur- 
rounded by  high  hills  and  quiet  rural  scenery,  known  from  the  days  of  yore  as  Long  Pond, 
but  lately  dignified  by  the  name  of  Penacook  Lake.  Three  miles  long,  but  narrow,  its  pure 
crystal  water  fed  by  springs  beneath  its  surface, — a  hundred  feet  above  the  level  of  Main  street, 
— is  the  reservoir,  which,  by  an  elaborate  system  of  water-works,  supplies  the  city.  Its  overflow 
furnishes  the  power  which  has  built  up  the  flourishing  village  of  West  Concord,  a  hive  of 
industry  directed  by  one  active  brain.  Here  is  a  granite  church,  very  attractive  within  and 
without ;  numerous  pleasant  homes ;  and,  in  the  middle  of  the  street,  a  horse-car  station.  If 
one  but  wait  long  enough,  he  can  board  an  open  car,  and  be  propelled  over  the  public  highway, 
behind  a  steam-motor,  to  the  northern  limits  of  the  city,  to  the  village  of  Penacook  on  the  banks 
of  the  Contoocook.  The  village  overflows  into  the  neighboring  town  of  Boscawen,  but  the 
political  division  is  only  recognized  on  town-meeting  days.  Here  are  located  factories, 
foundries,  and  mills,  churches,  school-houses,  business  blocks,  and  private  residences,  of  a 
character  to  indicate  the  thrift  and  industry  of  the  village  ;  yet  it  is  nearly  all  the  growth  of  the 
past  two  score  years.  On  one's  return  to  the  city,  he  passes,  at  the  base  of  Rattlesnake,  numer- 
ous establishments  where  busy  workmen  fashion  the  granite  quarried  from  the  neighboring  hill- 
side. To  return  to  the  summit,  the  view  on  every  side  is  pleasing.  Throughout  the  city  are 
fine  old  farm-houses,  shaded  by  overhanging  elms,  the  growth  of  a  hundred  years  or  more,  sur- 
rounded by  orchards  and  fertile  fields  and  pastures.  The  roads  wind  up  and  down  the  hills, 
and  through  shady  glades  where  the  sun  is  screened  at  mid-day.  Large  barns  indicate  great 
crops,  and  testify  that  the  owners  are  "  well-to-do." 

Beyond  the  limits  of  the  city,  on  every  hand,  are  the  hills  and  mountains  for  which 
New  Hampshire  is  celebrated.  All  around  the  horizon  they  loom  up,  and  by  the  aid  of  a 
map  can  be  easily  distinguished.  Here,  sometime  in  the  future,  will  be  built  a  grand  hotel. 
The  Intervale  Lands  of  the  Merrimack  are  very  fertile.  Soon  after  entering  Concord  the  Mer- 
rimack passes  over  Sewall's  Falls,  and  thence  has  no  natural  obstruction  until  it  reaches  the 
Falls  at  the  south-east  extremity  of  the  city,  where  is  a  vast  water  power.  Locks  are  here  con- 
structed, and  boat  navigation  secured.  The  river  here  is  about  100  yards  wide,  but  during 
freshets  the  water  rises  twenty  feet  above  the  ordinary  level,  presenting  to  the  eye  a  body  of 
water  a  mile  wide.  There  are  handsome  bridges  spanning  the  river.  Long  before  the  white 
man  with  his  "civilizing  influences,"  penetrated  this  region,  the  place  bore  the  name  of  Pena- 
cook, and  it  was  the  happy  hunting  ground  of  the  Penacook  Indians,  who  built  over  the  river,  at 
Sugar  Ball,  a  fort,  to  protect  themselves  against  their  enemies,  the  Mohawks.  Here  the  Pena- 
cooks  and  Mohawks  had  a  fierce  and  sanguinary  struggle,  and  then  those  who  survived  the  con- 
flict were  attacked  by  a  plague  which  was  more  destructive  than  the  tomahawk. 

For  nearly  a  century  the  district  of  Concord  was  claimed  to  be  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  Colony  ;  and  within  a  few  years  after  the  first  coast  settlements  were  made, 
it  was  granted  to  enterprising  citizens  of  Salem.  As  the  conditions  were  not  fulfilled,  it  reverted 


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to  the  colony.  New  Hampshire  disputed  the  right  of  the  Bay  State  Colony  to  Penacook,  and 
both  States  granted  the  township — one  under  the  name  of  Penacook,  and  the  other  under  the 
appellation  of  Bow — to  settlers.  The  sons  of  settlers  from  Andover  and  other  towns  in  Massa- 
chusetts were  the  first  to  arrive  on  the  ground.  They,  however,  found  some  Scotch-Irish  Pres- 
byterians in  possession,  who,  on  being  warned  to  depart,  departed.  Being  a  frontier  post,  the 
new  settlers,  who  called  the  place  Rumford,  had  a  lively  time  with  the  Indians,  against  whom 
they  had  to  build  garrison  houses.  Some  of  the  buildings  put  up  by  these  settlers,  who  took 
possession  on  January  17,  1725,  are  still  standing.  They  were  God-fearing  but  brave  men,  and 
they  were  headed  by  a  fighting  parson,  who  had  the  best  gun  in  the  parish.  His  gun  he  took 


THE   COURT    HOUSE. 

with  him  into  the  pulpit,  while  he  prayed  for  his  enemies,  and  his  congregation  were  at  all  times 
armed  to  the  teeth.  If  men  went  to  work  in  the  fields  they  were  protected  by  armed  escorts, 
for  the  Indians  had  once  pounced  upon  five  of  the  settlers  when  at  work  and  scalped  them. 
When  the  dispute  as  to  the  boundary  line  between  Massachusetts  and  New  Hampshire  had  been 
terminated  by  the  decision  of  the  King  of  England,  Rumford,  in  1765,  changed  its  name  to 
Concord. 

In  the  French  wars  and  in  the  Revolutionary  struggle,  and  notably  in  the  engagements  at 
Bunker  Hill  and  Bennington,  the  Concord  men  were  equal  to  the  emergency.  During  the  Rev- 
olution the  seat  of  the  government  for  the  State  of  New  Hampshire  was  at  Exeter,  but  at  its 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


close  Concord  became  the  favorite  meeting  place  for  the  legislators,  and  for  many  years  the  old 
North  Church  was  the  Capitol  of  the  State. 

The  State  House  is  on  Main  street,  in  the  heart  of  the  city,  is  a  fine,  attractive  building 
of  hewn   granite.      The  body  of  the  building  is  of  dark  surface  granite,  and  was  erected  in 


CONCORD  DEPOT. 

1816  to  1819,  at  a  cost  of  #8o,oco.  It  is  126  feet  in  length,  49  feet  in  width,  and  with  a  projec- 
tion in  the  centre  of  4  feet  on  each  front.  Since  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  the  elegant  Doric 
facade  has  been  built  of  the  finest  granite  from  the  Rattlesnake  quarries.  Within,  the  rotunda 
is  embellished  by  the  tattered  flags  of  New  Hampshire  regiments,  borne  on  a  hundred  Southern 
battle-fields ;  the  council  chamber  has  on  its  walls  the  portraits  of  all  the  governors  since  the 
organization  of  the  State  ;  the  State  library  has  a  collection  of  portraits  of  the  chief-justices,  an 
excellent  law-library  for  reference,  and  a  large  miscellaneous  collection  of  books  ;  the  represen- 
tatives' hall  has  life  sized  portraits  of  Washington,  Webster,  Pierce,  and  John  P.  Hale  ;  the  sen- 
ate chamber  has  the  portraits  of  the  presiding  officers  of  that  body  ;  while  throughout  the  build- 
ing are  hung  portraits  of  scholars,  soldiers  and  statesmen  who  have  honored  their  native  State. 
The  State-house  Square,  or  "yard,"  is  adorned  by  many  noble  trees — one  on  the  north  side 
planted  to  commemorate  the  visit  of  Lafayette — and  is  traversed  by  paths  for  the  accommoda- 
tion of  the  public.  It  is  surrounded  by  an  iron  fence,  and  has  a  fountain  within  it.  An  appro- 
priate statue  of  Daniel  Webster,  the  gift  to  his  native  State  of  Benjamin  S.  Cheney,  a  generous 
citizen  of  Massachusetts,  stands  immediately  in  front  of  the  main  entrance  to  the  building. 
The  land  occupied  by  the  State  House  originally  belonged  to  Peter  Green.  In  1803  a 
society  of  Friends  was  gathered,  who  built  a  meeting-house  on  the  site  of  the  State  House. 
It  was  moved,  to  make  room  for  the  Capitol,  to  a  lot  north  of  the  old  cemetery,  where  it  still 
stands,  now  a  dwelling-house.  The  yard  had  originally  a  wall  of  cut  stone  on  the  north  and 
south  sides,  and  an  iron  fence  in  front  and  rear. 

The  original  settlers  laid  out  this  wide  and  beautiful  thoroughfare  substantially  as  it  is  to-day. 
The  street  was  originally  ten  rods  wide  ;  but  in  the  course  of  time  the  abutting  owners  were 
allowed  to  encroach  two  rods  on  each  side,  reducing  the  width  to  six  rods.  Pedestrians  claimed 
the  middle  of  the  street,  and  forced  teams  to  take  the  outside.  Sidewalks  were  then  unknown. 
The  streets  were  not  named  until  1834.  Through  this  thoroughfare  passed  the  traffic  of  the 
whole  north  country  ;  and  from  here  radiated  a  system  of  turnpikes,  commanding  commerce  in 
erery  direction.  In  those  early  days,  six  and  eight  horse  teams  were  numerous,  and  on  each 


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side  of  the  street  were  taverns  for  the  accommodation  of  man  and  beast.  Then  a  system  of 
canals  was  devised.  The  old  Middlesex  Canal  connected  Charles  River  with  the  Merrimack 
above  Pautucket  Falls  ;  thence,  by  a  series  of  locks,  by  the  rapids  and  falls,  canal  boats  were 
propelled  to  the  lower  landing  at  the  south  end  of  Main  street.  Concord  was  at  the  head  of 


THE    STATE    HOUSE. 

navigation;  but  the  railroad  spoiled  the  business  of  the  steamboat,  the  canal  boat,  the  stage 
coach,  and  the  eight  horse  teams. 

The  first  white  settlers  of  Concord  formed  a  sort  of  close  corporation,  for  their  charter  "for- 
bade the  disposal  of  lots  in  the  town  to  strangers,  more  especially  to  a  parcel  of  Irish  people  ;" 
and  "  to  be  respectable  a  man  was  expected  to  own  a  horse,  and  his  interest  was  graduated  by 
the  amount  of  his  real  estate."  The  settlers  were  mostly  of  the  orthodox  faith,  and  what  few 
dissenters  there  were,  were  "mild  Quakers."  For  more  than  half  a  century  Rev.  Timothy 
Walker  ministered  to  the  spiritual  wants  of  the  community.  The  people,  however,  were  a  very 
hospitable  class,  and  the  prohibition  affecting  "a  parcel  of  Irish  people,"  and  all  peoples,  became 
a  dead  letter,  and  open-handed  welcome  was  extended  to  all  new  settlers. 

"  Hither  from  Woburn  came  handsome  young  Thompson  to  teach  school.  He  was  a  favor- 
ite in  society,  and  won  the  regard  of  the  Provincial  Governor,  a  high  rank  in  the  military,  the 
love  of  the  minister's  beautiful  daughter,  the  widow  Rolfe,  and  the  envy  and  jealousy  of  the  vil- 
lage swains.  In  after  years  he  became  distinguished  in  European  politics,  and  when  raised  to 
the  ranks  of  the  nobility  commemorated  in  his  title  the  old  name  of  the  town,  and  was  known  as 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


Count  Rumford.  Count  Rumford  in  scientific  attainments  became  very  distinguished  ;  and  he 
will  rank  for  all  time  as  a  benefactor  of  the  human  race.  A  bronze  monument  should  be  erected 
in  the  city,  to  perpetuate  his  memory.  To  the  town  in  after  years  returned  his  only  daughter, 
the  countess,  to  avoid  the  pomps  of  foreign  courts,  and  to  pass  her  declining  years  amidst  the 
familiar  scenes  of  her  childhood." 

One  of  the  most  attractive  of  the  public  buildings  in  the  city  is  the  Asylum  for  the  Insane,  a 
massive  pile,  standing  majestically  on  an  elevation,  bordered  by  elms  and  oaks,  in  a  park  of 


NATIONAL    STATE    CAPITAL    BANK    BUILDING. 

great  natural  beauty.  Both  private  benefactors  and  the  State  have  been  generous  to  this  insti- 
tution, which  is  under  the  superintendence  of  Dr.  Jesse  P.  Bancroft.  The  institution  is  as  perfect 
as  possible,  and  every  care  is  exercised  over  the  unfortunate  inmates. 

Near  the  asylum  grounds  is  the  old  Dodge  mansion,  now  the  Centennial  Home  for  the 
aged. 

The  old  State  prison,  built  of  imperishable  granite,  is  a  monument  of  the  past — its  interior 
converted  into  a  voluntary  boarding  house  ;  its  workshops  utilized  by  artisans  and  machinists  ; 
its  high  wall  removed,  and  forming  the  underpinning  of  recently  built  houses. 


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At  the  foot  cf  Rattlesnake  Hill  is  the  new  State  prison — a  model  institution  where  physical 
inconvenience  and  torture  have  been  abolished. 

The  city  and  county  own  together  the  City  Hall  and  Court  House,  a  building  of  pretentious 
architectural  claims,  which  awaits  the  artist  who  can  relieve  its  painful  ugliness.  It  occupies  a 
noble  site,  and  some  time  it  will  reflect  credit  on  the  city  and  county. 

Near  the  State  House,  already  described,  is  the  Government  Building,  a  fine,  massive,  four- 


story  structure,  facing  on  State  street.     It  contains  U.  S.  post-office,  court  house  and  pension 
office. 

The  Board  of  Trade  Building,  the  home  of  the  Public  Library,  is  a  handsome  four-story 
building  mounted  by  a  clock  and  bell  tower.  On  the  hill  is  the  county  jail — the  home  of  the 
high-sheriff  of  the  county.  Near  the  new  cemetery  is  the  enclosure  of  the  Concord  baseball 
club.  On  the  plains  on  the  east  side  are  the  Fair  Grounds,  lately  leased  to  the  State  as  a  field 
for  the  annual  muster  of  the  State  militia.  Up  towards  Prospect  Hill  is  the  lot  being  converted 


186  CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


into  a  public  park,  by  a  generous  lady  of  the  city, — Mrs.  Nathaniel  White.  Out  on  the  Hop- 
kinton  road,  by  the  grand  lot  chosen  by  President  Pierce  as  the  site  for  a  mansion,  which  he 
never  built, by  the  Bradley  Monument  which  commemorates  the  Indian  massacre  in  colonial 
days,  is  St.  Paul  School,  an  institution  which  renders  Concord  celebrated  throughout  the 
country. 

The  first  library  association  in  Concord  was  formed  in  1798.  The  library  is  located  in  the 
Board  of  Trade  Building.  Last  year's  circulation  was  35,000  volumes.  The  librarian  is  Daniel 
F.  Secornb,  and  the  trustees  are  Messrs.  Wm.  L.  Foster,  Charles  R.  Corning,  Abial  Rolfe, 
Joseph  T.  Clough,  Paul  R.  Holden,  James  S.  Norris  and  William  W.  Flint. 

The  city's  first  meeting-house  was  of  logs,  forty  feet  long,  and  twenty-five  feet  wide,  situ- 
ated on  the  site  of  the  store  of  William  P.  Ford  &  Co.  In  the  course  of  twenty  years  this  was 
replaced  by  a  frame  structure  at  the  north  end.  After  a  ministry  of  fifty-two  years,  Rev. 
Timothy  Walker  was  succeeded  by  Rev.  Israel  Evans,  who  remained  eight  years  with  the 
church  at  Concord  ;  his  successor  being  Rev.  Dr.  Asa  McFarland,  whose  ordination  was  cele- 
brated by  a  ball  at  Stickney's  Tavern,  which  stood  on  the  vacant  lot,  north  of  the  City  Hall. 
The  latter  was  followed  by  Rev.  Dr.  Nathaniel  Bouton.  Before  and  during  Mr.  McFarland's 
ministry,  the  town  constituted  the  parish  ;  the  salary  was  assessed,  and  collected  as  part  of 
the  town  expenses  under  the  name  of  the  "  pulpit  tax."  Under  Mr.  Walker's  ministry,  only 
two  families  are  known  to  have  separated  from  the  parish.  According  to  a  new  law  of  the 
State,  the  First  Congregational  Society  was  formed  July  29,  1824;  and  Rev.  Dr.  Bouton  was 
ordained  the  following  year.  In  1833  the  West  Congregational  Church  was  formed  ;  in  1837, 
the  South  ;  in  1842,  the  East — all  having  been  separated  from  the  parent  church.  During  the 
latter  year  the  First  Church  built  a  new  meeting-house  on  the  present  site,  which  was  burned  in 
1873.  The  next  year,  1874,  the  corner-stone  of  their  present  edifice  was  laid.  Rev.  F.  D* 
Ayer,  the  fifth  minister,  was  settled  in  1867.  In  early  days  the  Orthodox  meeting-house,  which 
stood  on  the  site  of  the  Walker  school-house,  was  evidently  the  centre.  Within  it  were  held 
several  sessions  of  the  Legislature,  the  Constitutional  Convention  of  1791,  and  numerous 
forensic  contests  celebrated  in  the  annals  of  the  State.  St.  John's  Roman  Catholic  Church, 
built  at  a  cost  of  $75,000,  is  a  splendid  building  erected  under  the  care  and  pastorale  of  Very 
Rev.  J.  E.  Barry,  Vicar  General.  The  other  religious  sects  in  the  town  have  also  their  respec- 
tive places  of  worship,  and  these  for  the  most  part  are  fine,  imposing  edifices. 

There  are  adequate  educational  facilities  in  the  city.  The  buildings  are  substantial,  appro- 
priate, and  of  pleasing  architecture  ;  and  the  teachers  are  carefully  selected,  well  paid,  and 
retained  as  long  as  efficient,  unless  tempted  away  by  superior  inducements. 

The  fire  department  is  thoroughly  equipped  and  drilled,  and  from  the  Central  Station 
responds  promptly  to  the  telegraphic  alarm  from  every  section  of  the  precinct. 

There  is  a  regular  police  and  night  watch,  and  in  addition  there  is  a  large  force  of  special 
police  who  are  each  paid  $2.00  per  day  for  actual  service. 

The  original  charter  of  the  city  was  adopted  by  the  inhabitants  March  10,  1853,  and  until 
1880  the  Mayor  was  elected  annually.  Since  1880  the  Mayor  has  been  elected  for  two  years  at 
each  biennial  election  in  November.  Hon.  Joseph  Low,  1853  to  1854;  Hon.  Rufus  Clement 
(died  in  office),  1855  ;  Hon.  John  Abbott,  1855  to  1858  ;  Hon.  Moses  T.  Willard,  1859  to  1860; 
Hon.  Moses  Humphrey,  1861  to  1862  ;  Hon.  Benjamin  F.  Gale,  1863  to  1864 ;  Hon.  Moses 
Humphrey,  1865  ;  Hon.  John  Abbott,  1866  to  1867  ;  Hon.  Lyman  D.  Stevens,  1868  to  1869  ; 
Hon.  Abraham  G.  Jones,  1870  10*1871  ;  Hon.  John  Kimball,  1872  to  1875;  Hon.  George  A. 
Pillsbury,  1876  to  1877;  Hon.  Horace  A.  Brown,  1878  to  1880;  Hon.  George  A.  Cummings, 
1880  to  1882  ;  Hon.  Edgar  H.  Woodman,  1883  to  1886;  Hon.  John  E.  Robertson,  1887  to  1889. 

The  population  of  the  city  at  the  census  of  1880  was  13,845  ;  the  present  valuation  of  the  city 
is  $9,703,458.00;  Gross  tax  assessed  for  the  year,  $167,525.52  ;  Rebate  to  town  school-districts, 
$8,530.69;  Net  tax,  $158,994.83  ;  Rate  of  taxation,  $12  per  1,000  ;  $1.50  per  $1,000  additional 
for  Union  School- District ;  $3.30  per  $1,000  additional  for  Precinct  Tax. 

The  source  of  the  water  supply  is  Long  Pond,  a  natural  body  of  water  containing  265  acres, 
situated  about  three  miles  and  a  half  from  the  State  House,  and  about  125  feet  higher  than  Main 
street  in  front  of  the  State  House.  Mode  of  supply,  gravity.  The  works,  which  are  owned  by 
the  city,  were  constructed  in  1872,  but  additions  have  since  been  made.  No  separate  construe- 


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tion  account  has  been  kept.  The  works  have  cost  about  $425,000.  Of  this  sum  $393,000  was 
raised  from  the  sale  of  bonds  of  the  city  :  $350,000  of  these  bonds  bear  six  per  cent,  interest, 
and  the  balance  four  per  cent.  The  remainder  of  the  cost  of  the  works  has  been  paid  in  part 
from  the  income,  and  in  part  by  taxation.  The  demand  for  the  water  increases  each  year.  New 
consumers  in  1886  increased  the  revenues  of  the  works  some  $1,600.  It  is  evident  that  the  time 
is  not  far  distant  when  it  will  be  necessary  for  the  city  to  own  all  the  water  rights  pertaining  to 
the  pond.  The  ownership  of  all  those  rights  will  add  very  materially  to  the  usefulness  of  the 
works.  The  water  can  then  be  controlled  so  as  best  to  supply  the  necessities  of  our  citizens. 
The  introduction  of  Long  Pond  water  has  undoubtedly  been  an  important  stimulus  of  the  pros- 
perity and  growth  of  the  city. 

The  number  of  births  in  the  city  in  1886  was  273,  and  the  deaths  numbered  221,  or  15-78 
per  1,000  of  the  population. 

Concord  is  noted  for  its  manufactures  of  carriages,  harness,  axles,  leather  hose,  the  Blanch- 
ard  churn,  the  Clapp  traps,  axe  handles,  birch-bark  pictures,  bricks,  bedsteads,  brooms,  brushes, 
carriage-springs,  cigars,  crackers,  confectionery,  excelsior,  flour,  furniture,  lumber,  mackerel- 
kits,  meal,  ploughs,  salve,  saws,  shoes,  soap,  stoves,  toys,  water-wheels,  etc.  The  wholesale 
trade  of  Concord  merchants  includes  books,  stationery,  flour,  grain,  groceries,  aside  from  the 
manufactured  articles,  and  extends  all  through  central,  western  and  northern  New  Hampshire 
and  Vermont.  The  retail  stores  command  a  large  business  from  neighboring  towns,  and  large 
stocks  in  the  various  lines  are  carried.  The  most  important  is  the  home  trade,  however,  for' 
thirteen  thousand  people  consume  much  food,  and  wear  many  garments.  There. are  three  well- 
patronized  book-stores  in  town,  several  printing  offices,  two  daily  and  five  weekly  newspapers, 
The  Granite  Monthly,  and  other  publications.  There  are  three  national  banks,  three  savings 
banks,  and  one  private  banking  institution.  Of  the  leading  business  establishments  in  the  city. 
interesting  details  will  be  found  in  the  following  pages. 


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National    State    Capital    Hank, — The 

leading  hanking  institution  of  Concord  is  the 
National  State  Capital  Bank,  chartered  as  a  state 
bank  in  1853,  and  re-organized  under  the  national 
hanking  laws  in  1865.  It  has  a  capital  of  $200,- 
000,  a  surplus  of  $75,000,  and  is  officered  as  fol- 
lows, viz  :  President,  L.  Downing,  Jr.;  cashier, 
J.  E.  Fernald ;  directors,  L.  Downing,  Jr.,  James 
S.  Norris,  Hon.  Lyman  D.  Stevens,  Hon.  J.  Ev- 


retained  the  confidence  of  the  public  in  a  marked 
degree.  Its  safety  deposit  vaults  connected  with 
the  bank  are  ample  and  are  not  excelled  by  any 
in  the  state.  Under  its  present  wise  and  con- 
servative management  this  bank  is  doing  a  large 
and  safe  business,  all  of  its  movements  being 
marked  by  prudence,  caution  and  honorable  bus- 
iness methods,  while  it  is  generally  recognized 
as  one  of  those  solid,  ably  conducted  institutions 


NATIONAL    STATE    CAPITAL    BANK    BUILDING. 


erett  Sargent,  John  H.  Pearson,  John  F.  Jones, 
Henry  J.  Crippen.  The  banking  rooms  of  the 
institution  are  spacious  and  elegant,  affording 
ample  accommodation  to  the  public  and  possess- 
ing every  convenience  for  facilitating  the  business 
in  hand.  A  general  banking  business  is  trans- 
acted, including  the  receiving  of  deposits,  the 
discounting  of  approved  commercial  paper,  the 
collection  of  drafts,  and  the  dealing  in  all  first- 
class  securities.  From  the  outset  this  bank  has 


which  reflect  credit  alike  upon  its  officers  and 
the  community  where  its  influence  is  felt.  It  is 
ever  ready  to  lend  aid  and  encouragement  to 
every  deserving  enterprise  for  the  promotion  of 
the  public  good,  and  treats  its  depositors  and 
patrons  with  the  utmost  liberality  and  consider- 
ation. Its  executive  officers  are  gentlemen  with 
whom  it  is  always  a  pleasure  to  do  business. 
Prompt,  obliging  and  efficient  in  all  their  deal- 
ings with  the  public,  they  are  naturally  popular, 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


189 


and  maintain  the  credit  of  the  bank  in  both 
social,  business  and  financial  life.  The  president, 
Mr.  Downing,  is  widely  known  as  the  honored 
head  of  the  famous  Abbott-Downing  Co.,  of  this 
city,  and  has  long  been  foremost  in  every  good 
work  for  the  welfare  and  prospeiity  of  the  com- 
munity. He  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  a 
trustee  of  the  Loan  and  Trust  Savings  Bank  of 
this  city,  and  actively  identified  with  other  im- 
portant enterprises.  The  cashier,  Mr.  Fernald, 
is  one  of  the  most  experienced  financiers  in  the 
state,  trained  in  the  banking  business  from  his 
youth  up,  and,  although  still  a  young  man,  his 
opinions  are  of  weight  in  monetary  circles. 
The  board  of  directors  comprises  much  of  the 
solid  business  element  of  the  city. 


Loan  and  Trust  Savings  Bank. — With 
such  diverse  and  important  interests  represented 
within  her  borders  it  may  be  inferred  that  ample 
banking  facilities  are  not  lacking  in  the  old  city 
of  Concord.  Oue  of  the  fully  tried,  substantial 
and  trusted  fiscal  institutions  in  the  city  is  the 
Loan  and  Trust  .Savings  Bank.  No  better  in- 
dorsement can  be  possessed  by  an  institution  of 
this  kiud  than  a  long  and  honorable  record, 
while,  as  will  be  shown,  it  possesses  even  stronger 
claims  upon  popular  favor.  This  bank  was  in- 
corporated under  the  la\v-»of  New  Hampshire  in 
1872,  and  from  first  to  last  it  has  had  a  most  suc- 
cessful career.  The  officers  of  the  bank  are:  J. 
E.  Sargent,  president;  J.  S.  Norris,  vice-presi- 
dent; John  F.  Jones,  treasurer,  and  Fred.  N. 
L  id  i,  teller.  The  trustees  are:  Messrs  J.  E. 
Sirgeut,  L.  D  nvning,  Jr.,  J.  S.  Norris,  John  F. 
Jones,  Silas  Curtis,  John  H.  Barron,  Howard  A. 
DoMge,  L.  W.  Cogswell,  Paul  R.  Holden,  Howard 
L.  Porter  and  John  M.  Mitchell.  The  investment 
committee  consists  of  Messrs.  J.  E.  Sargent,  J.  S. 
Norris,  L.  Downing,  Jr.,  Howard  A.  Dodge  and 
Howard  L.  Porter.  The  condition  of  the  bank 
at  the  close  of  business  on  the  28th  day  of  May, 
1837.  was:  Inabilities — due  depositors,  $1,869,- 
314.67;  surplus,  $105,94066;  guaranty  fund, 
$'JO.OOO.OO;  total,  $2,035/255.33.  The  resources 
of  the  bauk,  including  loans  on  real  estate,  per- 
sonal and  collateral  security,  bonds,  st-icks,  cash 
in  other  banks,  etc.,  stood  as  follows:  Market 
value,  §2,074,354.05;  par  value,  $1,994.424.05; 
value  on  books,  $2,035,255.33.  The  banking 
room-*  are  very  eligibly  situated  in  the  fine  archi- 
tectural structure,  the  National  State  Capital 
Bank  Building,  and  are  elegantly  appointed  and 
handsomely  furnished  throughout,  every  accom- 
modation being  afforded  f  >r  the  reception  of  pa- 
trons. A  general  banking  business  in  deposits 
and  loans  is  conducted.  The  officials  of  the  bank 
are  noted  for  their  courtesy  and  promptness  in 
the  dispatch  of  business,  accommodating  to  their 
patrons  and  very  popular  with  all  who  are 
brought  into  business  relations  with  them. 

William  B.  Durgin,  Silversmith,  No. 
11  School  Street. — The  establishment  of  Mr. 
William  B.  Durgin,  the  well  known  silver- 
smith of  this  city,  represents  one  of  the  most 
prominent  institutions  of  the  kind  in  the  New 
England  states.  Its  prominence  has  been 
ecured  entirely  by  the  indomitable  energy 
and  perseverance  of  the  proprietor.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  by  him  in  1854,  and  has 


been  conducted  with  marked  ability  and  steadily 
increasing  success.  In  1884  Mr.  Durgin  took  in 
as  partner  his  only  son,  Geo.  F.  Durgin,  who  has 
been  associated  with  him  «since  in  the  business. 
The  field  now  covered  is  an  important  one.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  a  three-story  building, 
40x75  feet  in  dimensions,  and  the  facilities  of  the 
house  for  meeting  every  demand  of  the  trade  in- 
clude all  the  machinery  and  appliances  known  10 
the  art  of  the  silversmith.  Mr.  Durgin  has  with 
characteristic  enterprise  availed  himself  of  every 
late  and  meritorious  device  for  perfecting  the 
operations  of  his  house.  The  arrangements  and 
conveniences  are  ample  for  the  prosecution  of  a 
very  extensive  bu.-iness,  and  the  reputation  of  the 
concern  for  the  execution  of  work  of  a  very  high 
order  of  merit  is  excelled  by  no  similar  institu- 
tion in  the  country.  A  force  of  from  sixty  to 
seventy  skilled  hands  are  constantly  employed, 
and  only  work  of  the  best  character  is  allowed  to 
leave  the  place.  One  hundred  and  fifty  thousand 
ounces  of  metal  are  used  every  year,  and  only 
solid  goods  are  manufactured.  A  very  heavy  and 
valuable  stock  is  constantly  carried,  and  tie  trade 
of  the  house  extends  to  all  parts  of  the  United 
States.  The  display  made  in  the  handsome 
salesrooms  of  the  house  is  worthy  of  the  inspec- 
tion of  connoisseur  sin  this  line,  as  it  is  unequalled 
in  this  section  of  the  country  for  beauty  and 
originality  of  design  and  artistic  workmanship. 
The  goods  are  recognized  as  standard  in  all  mar- 
kets of  the  country,  and  are  supplied  to  the  trade 
at  fair  and  equitable  prices.  Mr.  Dnrgin  is  a  na- 
tive of  Campton,  N.  H.,  trained  in  the  art  from 
his  youth,  and  recognized  as  its  accomplished  ex- 
ponent and  the  leader  in  his  line  of  enterprise. 

F.  G.  Davis,  Groceries,  Flour,  Grain,  Teas, 
Coffees,  etc.,  No.  12  Pleasant  Street. —One  of  the 
most  popular  and  best  stocked  grocery  establish- 
ments in  the  city  of  Concord  is  that  of  Mr.  F.  G. 
Davis.  Mr.  Davis  was  born  in  this  state  in  1861, 
and  after  a  long  and  active  practical  experience 
in  this  line  of  trade  established  himself  in  busi- 
ness, in  partnership  with  Mr.  Bartlett  in  1885, 
under  the  fiim  title  of  Bartletf  &  Davis.  Mr.  B. 
withdrew  from  the  firm  in  1886  and  Mr.  Davis 
became  sole  proprietor,  since  which  date  the  busi- 
ness has  been  conducted  under  the  present  style. 
The  premises  occupied  are  spacious  and  con- 
venient, comprising  a  store  room  and  basement, 
each  20x70  feet  in  dimensions,  and  are  appropri- 
ately fitted  up  with  every  convenience  lor  the 
display  of  goods  and  transaction  of  business,  and 
contain  a  full  and  choice  assortment  of  staple  and 
fancy  groceries  of  every  description,  including 
new  crop  Oolong,  Japan,  English  breakfast, 
young  Hyson  and  other  teas ;  also  coffees  frrm 
Rio,  Mocha  and  Java,  tropical  and  domestic 
fruits,  spices,  condiments,  a  carefully  selected 
stock  of  hermetically  sealed  goods  in  tin  and 
glass,  provisions,  pure  and  sweet  creamery  butler, 
cheese  and  other  products  of  the  farm  and  dam  ; 
also  select  brands  of  flour,  buckwheat  and  rye 
flour,  yellow  and  white  bolted  and  unbolted  corn 
meal,  oatmeal,  hay,  straw,  mill  feed,  such  as 
bran,  shorts,  etc.,  in  phort  everything  almost  in 
the  line  of  food  products  for  man  or  beast.  Po- 
lite and  courteous  assistants  serve  customers 
promptly,  and  orders  are  delivered  at  residences 
throughout  the  city  by  wagon  free  of  charge. 


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The  First  National  Bank,  of  Concord,  N. 
II.  —The  First  National  Bank  of  Concord  13  one 
of  the  strongest  and  most  prosperous  fiduciary 
institutions  iu  New  England,  and  from  its  incep- 
tion has  had  uninterrupted  success,  and  passed 
unshaken  through  all  seasons  of  financial  de- 
pression. It  has  ever  afforded  a  strong  support 
to  all  local  enterprises  of  a  legitimate  character, 
its  policy  being  marked  with  liberality  toward 
commercial,  manufacturing,  and  other  interests 
calculated  to  promote  the  material  growth  of  the 
city.  The  bank  was  organized  in  March,  1864, 
and  from  the  outset  has  retained  the  confidence 
of  the  public  in  a  marked  manner.  Its  condition 
has  been  one  of  constant  development,  and  its 
affairs  are  now  in  a  gratifyingly  prosperous  state, 
its  capital  being  $150,000,  and  its  surplus  the 
same  amount.  Following  is  its  report  up  to 
August  1,  1887:  Resources:  loans  and  discounts, 
$538,635.57;  overdrafts,  $503.59;  United  States 
bonds,  §201,000 ;  other  stocks  and  bonds,  $191,- 
547.50:  due  from  reserve  agents  and  other  "Na- 
tional banks,  $163,567.12;  premiums  paid,  $9,- 
820.52;  banking-house,  $10,000;  legal  tender 
notes,  specie,  and  cash  items,  $78,200.88;  five 
per  cent,  fund  with  U.  S.  treasurer,  $2,250  ;  total 
$1,195,525.18.  Liabilities:  capital  stock,  $150,- 
000 ;  surplus  fund,  $150,000 ;  undivided  profits, 
$57.198.81;  dividends  unpaid,  $1,752;  national 
bank  notes  outstanding,  $45,000;  deposits,  $791,- 
574.37;  total,  $1,195,525.18.  A  general  banking 
business  is  transacted,  including  the  receiving  of 
deposits,  negotiation  of  loans  and  discounts,  mak- 
ing collections,  dealing  in  local  and  government 
securities,  issuing  circular  and  commercial  letters 
of  credit,  and  dealing  in  foreign  exchange  and  all 
first-class  securities.  The  bank  has  excellent  cor- 
respondents, the  principal  ones  being,  the  Ninth 
Nitioual  bank  of  New  York,  and  the  Revere  Na- 
tional, Maverick  National  and  First  National 
banks  of  Boston.  The  officers  of  the  bank  are:  presi- 
dent, \Vm.  F.  Thayer  ;  cashier,  C.  G.  Remick ; 
assistant  cashier,  Wm.  A.  Stone,  Jr.  Mr.  Thayer, 
who  is  a  native  of  Kingston,  N.  H.,  has  resided 
in  Concord  since  his  seventeenth  year,  since 
which  period  he  has  become  most  prominently 
identified  with  the  best  interests  of  the  place. 
He  entered  the  First  National  bank  of  Concord  as 
a  clerk  and  by  superior  ability  soon  won  prompt 
promotion.  In  1873  he  was  appointed  assistant 
cashier,*  in  the  following  year  was  made  cashier, 
a  position  he  retained  until  January,  1885,  when 
he  was  elected  to  the  presidency,  and  it  is  due 
much  to  his  executive  powers  that  the  bank  has 
advanced  so  rapidly  to  its  present  substantial  and 
influential  condition.  Mr.  Thayer  is  clerk  and 
'  director  in  the  Contoocook  Valley  Paper  Com- 
pany ;  director,  clerk,  and  treasurer  of  the  Con- 
cord Cattle  Co.;  director  iu  the  Lombard 
Investment  Co. ;  director  in  the  Johnson 
Loan  and  Trust  Co. ;  treasurer  of  the  city  of 
Concord  since  1879  ;  treasurer  of  the  Concord 
Hospital  Association;  and  is  interested  in  other 
corporations  and  associations.  The  cashier.  Mr. 
Remick,  who  has  been  connected  with  the  insti- 
tution since  1874,. was  born  in  Pittsfield,  N.  H., 
and  has  been  a  resident  of  Concord  since  1863. 
He  possesses  sound  judgment  and  ability  of  a 
high  order,  is  a  gentleman  of  sterling  worth  of 
character.  The  assistant  cashier,  Mr.  Stone,  a 
native  of  Massachusetts,  has  been  connected  with 


the  First  National  for  the  past  ten  years,  has  ever 
performed  his  duties  with  creditable  efficiency, 
and  is  a  highly  popular  member  of  the  commun- 
ity-   

W.  P.  Underbill  &  Co.,  Druggists,  No. 
132  North  Main  Street. — This  establishment  was 
originally  founded  in  1840  by  Messrs.  E.  H.  Rol- 
lins, who,  in  1870,  was  succeeded  by  Messrs. 
Cone  &  Everett.  In  1874  the  style  of  the  house 
became  W.  P.  Underbill  &  Co.,  Mr.  Underbill's 
partners  then  being  Messrs.  George  F.  Underbill 
and  Perry  Kittredge.  In  1884  these  two  gentle- 
men retired,  and  Mr.  W.  P.  Underbill  then 
formed  a  partnership  with  Mr.  L.  H.  Piper,  a 
partnership  that  has  ever  since  existed.  Mr. 
Underbill,  who  has  been  twenty  years  in  the 
business,  was  born  at  Milville,  Mass.,  and  was 
raised  in  New  Hampshire.  Mr.  Piper  is  a  native 
of  Concord,  and  has  been  connected  with  the  drug 
trade  for  ten  yeais.  Both  gentlemen  are  regis- 
tered druggists  and  members  of  the  New  Hamp- 
shire Pharmaceutical  Association.  They  have  a 
handsome  store,  25x75  feet  in  dimensions.  It  is 
elegant  in  its  fittings  and  appointments,  which 
embrace  the  finest  soda  water  fountain  in  the 
state,  which  was  made  to  order  for  the  firm  by 
Tuft  of  Boston.  It  is  ten  feet  high  and  has 
twenty-two  syrup,  two  soda  and  five  mineral  fau- 
cets. The  stock  consists  of  a  large  and  carefully 
selected  assortment  of  the  purest  and  freshest 
drugs  and  chemicals,  proprietary  medicines*1  of 
merit,  fancy  toilet  articles,  perfumery,  soaps, 
mineral  waters  of  foreign  and  domestic  produc- 
tion, druggists'  sundries,  etc.  Prompt  and  care- 
ful attention  is  given  to  the  compounding  of  pre- 
scriptions and  family  recipes,  and  the  firm  man- 
ufacture Cone's  Cordial,  Cone's  Cough  Syrup, 
Cone's  Condition  Powders,  Mardin's  Bitters,  and 
pure  extracts  for  the  jobbing  trade.  Four  assist- 
ants are  employed.  He  also  keeps  a  fine  assort- 
ment of  holiday  goods,  such  as  toilet  sets,  dress- 
ing cases,  manicure  sets,  smoker's  sets,  cigar 
cases,  collar  and  cuff  boxes,  whist  broom  cases, 
English,  French  and  Japanese  goods  of  every 
description.  Also  agents  for  the  genuine  Cuban 
cigars,  manufactured  by  S.  Schendel  &  Co.  They 
also  have  hot  soda,  hot  beef  tea,  chocolate  and 
coffee,  all  winter. 


( 'lias.  W.  Clarke  Fine  Shoes,  Woodward 
Building. — Mr.  Charles  W.  Clarke  has  been  estab- 
lished in  the  city  of  Concord  since  1867,  and  now 
occupies  a  store  that  has  an  area  of  25x75  feet. 
It  is  tastefully  fitted  up  and  provided  with 
every  convenience  for  business  purposes.  Mr. 
Clarke,  who  is  one  of  the  oldest  boot  jind  shoe 
dealers  in  the  citv,  is  a  thorough  business 
man,  and  always  has  on  sale  a  choice,  well 
selected  stock  of  fine  and  medium  grade  go  ds 
which  he  has  selected  expressly  for  a  fastidious 
custom.  In  the  assortment  will  be  found  all  the 
new  beautiful  styles  made  in  accord  with  the  fash- 
ionable ideas  of  the  day  for  ladies',  gentlemen's 
misses'  and  children's  wear,  and  so  large  is  the 
stock  and  so  carefully  is  it  selected  that  no  one 
need  haveany  trouble  finding  just  what  they  want, 
either  in  boots,  shoes,  rubbers  or  slippers.  Mr. 
Clarke  came  to  Concord  from  Townshend,  Vt.,  his 
native  place,  in  1857.  He  is  a  prominent  member 
of  the  Masonic  fraternity. 


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The  New  Hampshire  Savings  Bank, 

The  oldest  and  leading  institution  of  the  kind  ill 
Concord  is  the  New  Hampshire  Savings  Bank, 
which  has  been  in  successful  operation  since  its 
incorporation  in  18'iO.  The  officers,  who  are 
among  Concord's  stauuchest  citizens,  well  known 
and  esteemed  in  commercial,  social  and  financial 
circles,  are  Samuel  S.  Kimball,  president;  Win. 
P.  Fiske,  treasurer;  with  the  following  trustees, 
viz :  Joseph  B.  Walker,  Enoch  Gerrish,  Jesse 
P.  Bancroft,  John  H.  Stewart,  Samuel  S.  Kim- 
ball,  Oliver  Pillsbury,  Sylvester  Dana,  M.  H. 
Bradley,  George  H  Marston,  P.  B.  Cogswell, 
Mark  R.  Holt,  William  G.  Carter,  Charles  T. 
Page,  John  C.  Thorue,  John  H.  George,  Samuel 
C.  Eastman,  Henry  McFarland,  John  C.  Ordway. 
Being  conducted  on  fixed  business  principles,  and 
its  management  being  characterized  by  sound 
judgment,  ability  and  integrity,  coupled  with 
jndicious  investments  and  vigilance,  it  has  from 
the  first  steadily  increased  its  hold  on  popular 
favor  and  public  confidence,  while  its  excellent 
condition,  as  shown  below,  places  this  flourishing 
institution  and  its  officers  and  managers  far  be- 
yond the  requirements  of  any  need  of  praise 
which  these  pages  can  bestow.  From  the  state- 
ment of  its  condition  made  July  16,  1887,  we  ex- 
tract the  following  figures,  viz  :  Due  depositors, 
$2,871,736.37  ;  surplus,  $166,037.84  ;  guaranty 
fund,  $150, UUO ;  premium  on  stocks  and  bonds, 
$217,282.  In  1885  the  bank  began  the  erection 
of  anew  building,  which  was  completed  in  1887, 
and  is  the  finest  business  structure  in  the  city. 
It  is  built  of  brick,  contains  four  floors  and  a 
basement,  and  is  47x85  feet  in  dimensions.  The 
banking  rooms  are  elegantly  fitted  up,  and  are 
provided  with  the  Datuon  Safe  and  Lock  Go's, 
vaults  and  safes.  The  president,  Mr.  Kimball,  is 
a  native  of  Concord,  and  has  filled  his  present  po- 
sition with  honor  to  himself  and  entire  satisfac- 
tion to  the  patrons  of  the  bank  since  1874.  The 
treasurer,  Mr.  Fiske,  was  born  in  Concord  Dec. 
3,  1853,  educated  in  the  public  schools  <f  the 
city,  and  passed  one  year  at  Phillips  Academy, 
Andover,  Mass.  He  entered  the  bank  as  a  clerk 
in  October,  1872,  and  was  promoted  to  the  treas- 
urership  in  1875. 


Isaac  Baty,  Stoves,  Tinware,  House  Furnish- 
ing Goods,  etc.,  Penuacook. — Mr.  Isaac  Baty, 
has  had  almost  a  life  time's  experience  as  a  prac- 
tical tin  and  sheet-iron  worker,  and  he  founded 
this  enterprise  in  18G6  at  his  present  address,  and 
from  the  date  of  its  commencement  has  been  the 
recipient  of  a  very  liberal  patronage.  His  store 
is  large  and  commodious,  with  workshop 
attached,  which  is  thoroughly  equipped  with  all 
the  necessary  tools  and  appliances  required  in 
the  trade,  while  the  store  is  very  neatly  and 
systematically  arranged,  for  the  display  of  his 
varied  stock,  which  comprises  a  full  line  of 
parlor,  office  and  cook  stoves,  ranges,  heaters  and 
furnaces,  also  gas  and  oil  stoves.  His  stock  of 
tin  and  sheet-iron  ware  is  made  of  the  very  best 
materials  and  finished  in  the  best  workmanlike 
manner  known  to  the  trade.  Mr.  Baty  also 
carries  a  full  and  complete  line  of  household 
furnishing  goods,  such  as  cooking  and  laundry 
utensils,  lamps  and  their  fittings,  flat-irons, 
wooden  and  willow  ware,  etc.  All  orders  for 
general  jobbing  work  and  for  outside  metal  work 


such  as  roofing,  spouting  and  guttering,  receive 
the  careful  and  prompt  attention  whether  in  town 
or  country,  also  stove  and  general  repairing  is 
executed  in  the  best  possible  manner,  while  his 
prices  are  extremely  reasonable.  Mr.  Baty  is  a 
native  of  St.  Albans  but  has  been  a  resident  here 
for  over  a  score  of  years.  At  the  outbreak  of  the 
late  Civil  War  Mr.  Baty  enlisted  in  the  7th 
Veteran  Vermont  Infantry  Volunteers,  and  served 
in  the  Army  of  the  Gulf  Department,  and  was  a 
participant  in  every  battle  from  1862  to  1865. 
He  is  an  active  and  prominent  member  of  the 
William  I.  Brown  Post,  G.  A.  11.,  Department  of 
N.  H.,  also  a  member  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance. 


Ira  C.  Evans,  Fine  Book  and  Job  Printing 
of  Every  Description,  White's  Block,  No.  13  Cap- 
itol Street. — This  enterprising  concern  was  organ- 
ized in  1881  under  the  firm  style  of  Evans  & 
Sleeper,  and  in  1884  the  firm  became  Evans, 
Sleeper  &  Woodbury.  In  the  same  year,  too, 
Mr.  Evans  purchased  the  interests  of  his  partners 
and  has  since  conducted  the  business  alone.  He 
is  a  native  of  Hill,  N.  H.,  but  has  resided  in 
Concord  since  1846.  'He  has  bad  twenty-three 
years  experience  and  is  thoroughly  versed  in  all 
pertaining  to  the  printing  trade,  and  during  the 
time  he  has  been  in  business  on  his  own  account 
he  has  through  his  skill  and  equitable  dealing 
acquired  a  popularity  in  the  trade.  His  printing 
office  is  25x75  feet  with  a  composing  room  20x35 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  very  finely  fitted  up 
with  a  full  and  complete  assortment  of  types  and 
other  paraphernalia  for  the  execution  of  the  finest 
class  of  liook  and  job  printing.  Mr.  Evans  is  also 
publisher  of  the  Veteran  Advocate,  which  has  a 
large  circulation  and  is  devoted  to  the  interests 
of  the  G.  A.  E.  auxiliary  organizations.  The 
mechanical  appliances  include  three  job  and  two 
cylinder  presses,  operated  by  steam  power.  From 
eight  to  fifteen  hands  are  employed,  and  all 
orders  are  promptly  and  satisfactorily  executed 
at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  Mr.  Evans  was  a 
fighting  man  during  the  Civil  War.  From  1862 
to  1865  he  was,  as  a  member  of  the  12th  New 
Hampshire  Volunteers,  with  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac,  and  took  a  hand  in  the  engagements  at 
Chancellorsville,  Gettysburg,  Petersburg,  etc. 
He  is  now  a  member  of  the  Sturtevant  Post,  No. 
2.  of  the  G.  A.  R.;  also  of  the  Odd  Fellows,  Free 
Masons  and  Knights  of  Pythias. 


Geo.  H.  Moore,  Boots  and  Shoe?,  No.  75 
North  Main  Street. — One  of  the  oldest  among  our 
well-known  hoot  and  shoe  dealers  is  Mr.  George 
H.  Moore.  Mr.  Moore,  who  is  a  native  of  this 
state,  established  himself  in  business  in  this  city 
in  1857.  Three  years  later  he  fold  out  and 
moved  to  Bristol,  and  engaged  in  the  dry  goods 
and  millinery  business  which  he  relinquished  in 
1877  and  returned  to  Concord,  where  he  has  since 
remained  and  has  met  with  an  unbounded  success. 
He  fully  understands  the  wants  of  the  public  and 
can  alwnys  meet  them  with  the  best  class  of  new 
style  fashionable  boots  at  the  very  lowest  prices. 
In  the  assortment  will  be  found  everything  desir- 
able for  ladies,  misses,  gentlemen,  youths,  boys 
and  children,  made  in  the  best  manner  and  per- 
fect  in  fit  and  excellent  in  finish.  Mr.  Moore  is 
upright  and  honorable  in  all  his  dealings  and  is 
a  popular  member  of  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


J.  B.  Tlmrston,  Mechanical  Engineer  and 
Patent  Attorney,  National  State  Capital  Bank 
Building. — Mr  J.  B.  Thurston,  the  patent  attor- 
ney and  mechanical  engineer,  confines  his  practice 
exclusively  to  patent  cases,  and  having  had  quite 
an  extended  experience  is  familiar  with  all  the 
details  connected  therewith.  He  is  also  a  me- 
chanical expert  and  has  devoted  ten  years  to  the 
designing  and  constructing  new  machinery,  as- 
sisting inventors  towards  the  perfection  of  their 
inventions.  Mr.  Thurston  has  acted  as  counsel 
and  is  still  retained  as  attorney  by  many  corpora- 
tions, manufacturers  and  inventors.  He  secuies 
patents  in  this  and  foreign  countries,  and  m.ty  at 
all  times  be  consulted  relative  to  infringements 
and  the  value  and  scope  of  patents.  Re-issues 
receive  his  attention  and  caveats  are  filed,  and  re- 
jected applications  are  revised  and  again  pre- 
sented to  the  Patent  Office  at  Washington,  and 
labels,  trade  marks,  etc.,  are  properly  registered, 
and  specifications  and  drawings  are  carefully  pre- 
pared. Mr.  Thurston,  who  was  born  in  New 
York,  was  for  some  time  in  the  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession in  that  city  previous  to  locating  in  Con- 
cord in  1882.  His  references  are,  Hon.  A.  B. 
Thompson,  Secretory  of  State  ;  Hon.  Samuel  C. 
Eastman,  Speaker  House  of  Representatives ; 
Hon.  E.  H.  Woodman,  mayor  ;  Messrs.  Foss  & 
Merrill,  civil  engineers  ;  Messrs.  Bingham  & 
Mitchell,  attorneys  at  law  ;  Messrs.  Chase  & 
Htreeter,  attorneys  at  law;  The  First  National 
Bank  ;  National  State  Capital  Bank,  all  of  Con- 
cord ;  and  Hon.  Francis  A.  Cushinan,  of  Ply- 
mouth, N.  H. 


Concord  Steam  Laundry,  Foster's 
Block.  No.  22  Warren  Street ;  J.  H.  Toof,  Proprie- 
tor.— The  story  of  the  origin  and  growth  of  the 
Concord  Steam  Laundry  is  brief,  but,  short  as  it 
is,  it  affords  another  of  those  examples  one  occas- 
ionally meets  with  of  pluck,  determination  and 
integrity  overcoming  obstacles  and  wining  suc- 
cess, with  only  brains  and  a  strong  pair  of  arms 
as  capital,  against  strong  competition.  Mr.  J.  H. 
Toof,  who  is  a  native  of  Canada,  and  was  at  one 
time  in  the  carpenter  business,  started  the  laun- 
dry business  in  the  basement  of  Foster's  Block, 
No.  21  Warren  stm  t,  where  he  now  has  his  office, 
in  1877.  He,  with  two  others  constituted  the 
entire  working  force  of  the  establishment;  but 
business  began  to  increase,  and  this  necessitated 
the  employment  of  help,  and  as  the  patronage 
continued  to  grow  in  volume,  more  spacious 
premises  became  indispensable.  The  original 
wash  house  was  made  into  an  office,  and  a  two- 
story  building  30x70  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
forming  a  part  of  the  Old  State  Prison,  was 
rented  for  the  laundry.  This  is  now  equipped 
with  every  requisite,  modern  machinery,  including 
three  strain  washing  machines,  three  collar  and 
cuff  steam  ironers,  a  shirt  steam  ironer,  etc.,  all 
operated  by  steam  power.  Thirty-five  hands  are 
necessary  to  execute  the  Vnsiness  of  the  establish- 
ment, and  Mr.  Toof  has  branch  offices  in  all  the 
towns  in  the  state  north  of  Concord,  from  all  of 
whom  he  draws  trade.  The  concern  is  now  the 
largest  of  its  kind  in  the  state,  and  it  is  in  a 
position  to  execute  laundry  work  in  a  manner 
and  at  a  price  that  cannot  be  excelled.  Mr.  Toof 
has  earned  his  claim  to  recognition  as  an  enter- 
prising and  successful  business  man. 


Merrimack  County  Savings  Bank — The 

Merrimack  County  Savings  Bank  is  an  organiza- 
tion especially  founded  for  the  purpose  of  actively 
promoting  thrift  and  frugality  among  the  wage 
earning  classes  of  Concord,  and  for  affording 
profitable  investment  ».f  their  savings.  It  was 
organized  and  chartered  under  the  laws  of  the 
state  of  New  Hampshire  in  1870,  and  the  inj-titu- 
tion  has  always  pursued  a  careeer  of  usefulness 
and  prosperity;  indeed  the  interests  of  the  bank 
have  always  been  and  are  most  intimately  allied 
to  the  progress  and  prosperity  of  this  community, 
and  its  policy  throughout  has  been  such  as  to 
promote,  so  far  as  it  is  consistent  with  its  own 
solvency,  the  general  thrift  and  well  being 
of  Merrimack  Co.  Mr.  Lyman  D.  Stevens, 
attorney-at-law  and  a  native  of  Piermont,  N.  H., 
has  been  the  prei-ident  since  the  incorporation  of 
the  bank.  Mr.  William  M.  Chase,  attorney-nt- 
law,  and  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  has  been 
vice-president  for  the  past  ten  years.  The  office 
of  treasurer  and  secretary  has  been  filled  since  its 
organization  by  Hon.  John  Kimball,  who  is  a 
native  of  New  Hampshire.  The  trustees  are 
Messrs.  John  M.  Hill,  Isaac  A.  Hill,  Woodbridjie 
Odlin,  Leland  A.  Smith,  George  A.  Cummings, 
L.  H.  Carroll,  B.  A.  Kimball.  H.  W.  Stearns,  C. 
H.  Ausden,  Geo.  W.  Crockett.  James  L.  Mason 
and  Dnniel  Holden.  The  deposits  amount  to 
1959,428.51  and  the  bank  has  a  surplus  of 
$82,106.40.  These  figures  sufficiently  demon-,, 
strate  that  the  bank  is  accorded  the  fullest  con- 
fidence of  the  community  and  that  the  confi- 
dence is  merited.  The  banking  rooms  are  com- 
modious and  handsomely  fitted  up  and  furnished, 
and  every  convenience  is  provided  for  patrons. 

Smith  &  "Walker,  Manufacturers  and 
Dealers  in  Carriage  and  Saddlery  Hardware,  etc., 
DI  pot  Street. — This  house  is  an  old  established 
one,  dating  its  inception  from  1843  when  it  was 
founded  by  Blackmer  &  Chandler.  A  year  later 
Mr.  N.  B.  Walker  succeeded  Mr.  Chandler  to  the 
business  and  carried  it  on  until  1854,  when  the 
firm  was  J.  Blackmer  &  Co.  In  1855  the  present 
firm  of  Smith  &  Walker  was  formed,  and  have 
enlarged  the  facilities  and  extended  the  trade 
•which  reaches  to  all  parts  of  the  state  and  por- 
tions of  Vermont  and  Massachusetts,  in  which  a 
large  local  business  is  done.  The  premises,  con- 
sisting of  store  and  basement,  are  25x80  feel  in 
area,  nnd  n  work  shop  20x20  feet  in  size.  Messrs. 
Smith  &  Walker  are  among  the  laigest  manufac- 
turers and  dealers  in  carriage  8ind  saddleiy  hard- 
ware, harness  and  patent  leather  enamelled  and 
rubber  cloth,  etc.,  in  thestate,  and  also  make  a  spe- 
cial business  of  silver  and  brass  plating,  which  is 
done  in  the  best  manner  at  the  shortest  notice. 
The  copartners,  Mr.  L.  A.  Smith  and  Mr.  N.  B. 
Walker,  are  straightforward  New  England  mer- 
chants,and  always  have  a  full  and  comprehensive 
stock  of  goods  on  hand  to  supply  the  large  whole- 
sale an>l  retail  trade  they  are  conducting.  Mr. 
Smith,  who  was  born  at  Cornish,  in  this  state, 
came  to  Concord  in  1817.  He  is  a  popular, 
prominent,  useful,  efficient  member  of  the  Board 
of  Aldermen.  Mr.  Walker  is  from  Massachusetts 
and  has  been  a  resident  of  Concord  since  1844. 
He  is  an  ex -mem  her  of  the  City  Council.  Both 
these  gentlemen  stand  high  as  cit'zens,  and  are 
widely  known  and  esteemed. 


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193 


Mead,  Mason  &  Co.,  Contractors,  Build- 
ers and  Manufacturers,  Builders'  Supplies,  etc. — 
One  of  the  principal  industrial  establishments  of 
this  place  is  that  of  Messrs.  Mead,  Mason  &  Co., 
contractors  and  builders,  and  proprietors  of  the 
Union  Steam  Mills,  etc.,  and  who  have  long  been 
most  prominently  identified  with  the  growth  and 
development  of  the  best  interests  of  the  com- 
munity, and  have  contributed  most  valuable  aid 
in  advancing  the  general  prosperity.  The  busi- 
ness was  originally  founded  in  1847  by  Messrs.  C. 
E.  Mead  and  W.  G.  M'ison,  and  conducted  under 
their  joint  control  until  1857,  when  N.  J.  Mead  en- 
tered the  firm  and  under  the  same  name  they  pros- 
ecuted the  business  till  1884,  when  ill  health  com- 
pelled the  withdrawal  of  N.  J.  Mead,  and  E.  C. 
Mead  and  W.  M.  Mason  were  admitted  to  partner- 
ship. From  the  inception  of  the  enterprise  it  was 
attended  by  marked  success,  the  superiority  of 
the  products  of  the  establishment  and  the  artistic 
character  of  all  work  performed  rapidly  spreading 
its  reputation  and  serving  1o  quickly  increase  the 
volume  of  business  transactions.  Thus  has  intelli- 
gent application  and  honorable  effort  been  re- 
warded. Theplantofthefirmin  this  city  comprises 
a  three-story  building  80x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
furnished  with  the  most  improved  machinery, 
operated  by  a  100  horse  power  engine,  and  sup- 
plied with  the  most  improved  equipments  for  the 
satisfactory  prosecution  of  the  industry.  The 
range  of  production  embraces  dressed  lumber, 
builders'  supplies,  pulpits,  pews,  house  furniture, 
church  and  public  building  specialties,  which  are 
turned  out  in  immense  quantities,  and  a  very  ex- 
tensive stock  is  at  all  times  kept  on  hand  to  meet 
the  demand.  The  firm's  factory  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  house  trim,  furniture,  doors,  sash  and 
blinds,  located  at  Lebanon,  N.  H.,  was  destroyed 
by  fire  the  present  year,  the  loss  being  $100,000, 
while  the  insurance  amounted  1o  but  $10,000. 
This  factory  was  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  New 
Eugl  md,  employing  at  the  time  of  the  fire  225 
men.  After  the  fire  they  immediately  made  con- 
tracts for  fifty  car  loads  of  furniture  with  which 
to  meet  the  fall  trade;  they  opened  a  finishing 
shop  at  Lowell,  making  this  a  distributing  point ; 
their  salesman  continued  on  the  road  without  a 
break,  and  the  jobbing  trade,  after  a  short  delay, 
knew  no  difference  in  having  its  wants  filled. 
They  have  leased  a  factory  in  Burlington  (Win- 
ooski),  having  a  capacity  of  250  men,  with  which 
to  fill  their  contracts  for  interior  decoration. 
They  now  have  contracts  on  hand  for  $80.000 
worth  of  work  for  the  New  York  market.  This 
is,  we  think,  the  only  concern  of  any  magnitude 
who  confine  themselves  to  hard  wood  veneered 
doors,  hard  wood  trim,  side  boards,  mantle*,  etc., 
for  the  New  York  market.  A  very  large  force  of 
workmen  is  employed,  the  number  averaging  over 
five  hundred,  and  their  operations  are  guided 
with  intelligence  and  system  by  the  experi- 
enced heads  of  the  house.  Messrs.  Mead ,  Mason  & 
Co.,  make  a  leading  specialty  of  church  and  pub- 
lic building  specialties,  in  which  field  they  occupy 
a  foremost  position  in  this  country,  and  have 
performed  much  notable  work  in  this  line.  They 
have  doubtless  put  more  seatings  in  New  England 
churches  than  all  other  manufacturers  com- 
bined. Prominent  exemplications  of  their 
ability  are  to  be  found  in  the  Central  Park  flat 
huilding,  Valencia,  located  at  59th  street  and  7th 


avenue,  New  York,  and  which  is  one  of  the  most 
elegant  structures  in  the  United  States,  and  the 
largest  apartment  house  in  the  world,  having 
2,000  rooms  under  one  roof,  They  have  also  ex- 
ecuted splendid  work  in  the  State  House,  this 
city,  the  new  Government  building,  the  Congre- 
gational churches  at  Manchester,  N.  H.;  Newton, 
Mass.;  Arlington, Mass.;  Somerville,  Mass.;  theM. 
E.  church  at  Manchester,  N.  H.;  the  Boylston 
Street  church,  Boston,  and  scores  of  others  too 
numerous  for  mention  here.  The  trade  of  the 
house  extends  to  all  parts  of  New  England,  New 
York  and  adjoining  states,  and  is  of  a  most  influ- 
ential character.  Branches  are  located  at  Man- 
chester. N.  H.,  No.  10  Canal  street,  Boston,  and 
No.  320  Madison  avenue,  New  York.  The  Messrs. 
Mead  &  Mason  are  liberal  in  all  their  business 
methods,  are  prompt  and  honorable  in  meeting 
engagements,  and  all  contracts  entered  into  with 
them  are  sure  to  result  profitably  and  satisfactor- 
ily to  all  concerned. 

G.  W.  Wadleigh,  Wholesale  and  Retail 
Dealer  in  Millinery  and  Hair  Goods,  Also  Manu- 
facturer of  Human  Hair  Switches,  No.  140  North 
Main  Street,  Opposite  the  Post-office. — Mr.  G.  W. 
Wadleigh,  wholesale  and  retail  dealer  in  millinery 
and  hair  goods,  is  one  of  the  oldest  business  men 
in  the  city,  and  has  been  engaged  in  this  line 
since  1842  and  has  established  a  large  trade  and 
to-day  he  is  recognized  as  the  largest  dealer  in 
this  special  business  in  New  England  outside  of 
Boston.  The  elegantly  appointed  store  is  25x75 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  contains  a  lariie  assort- 
ment of  fine  fashionable  millinery  made  and 
trimmed  in  perfect  accord  with  the  prevailing 
styles  of  the  day.  Mr.  Wadleigh  is  also  doing  a 
large  business  as  a  manufacturer  of  hair  goods, 
and  always  has  on  sale  and  makes  to  order  human 
hair,  switches,  wigs,  ventilated  seams,  puffs, 
curls,  coquettes,  perfections,  water  waves,  frizzes, 
weft,  etc.  The  workmanship  is  not  excelled  and 
satisfaction  is  always  guaranteed.  He  also  by  a 
new  process  makes  hair  combings  into  switches 
(roots  all  one  way)  for  fifty  cents  per  ounce,  which 
he  warrants  to  be  fully  equal  to  those  made  from 
cut  hair.  Hair  goods  are  also  cleaned,  repaired, 
re-dressed  and  made  to  look  like  new.  He  also 
pays  the  highest  cash  value  for  human  hair.  Air. 
Wadleigh  was  born  in  this  state. 

Augustine  R.  Ayers,Carpetings  and  Crock- 
ery, etc.,  No.  91  North  Main  Street. — This  busi- 
ness was  founded  by  him  in  1872,  and  fVom  its 
inception  at  that  date  has  always  ei joyed  a  lib- 
eral and  substantial  patronage.  The  premises 
occupied  comprise  a  store  of  two  floors  and  base- 
ment each  25x100  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely 
finished  and  fitted  up,  and  provided  with  all  the 
modern  appliances,  and  five  polite  and  obliging 
assistants  are  employed.  He  carries  a  very  heavy 
stock  embracing  body  Brussels,  Wilton,  velvet 
and  ingrain  carpets,  rugs,  crockery  of  all  descrip- 
tions, china,  glass  and  silver  plated  ware,  paper 
hangings,  window  shades,  table  cutlery,  etc. 
These  goods  are  all  Al,  designed  to  meet  the  re- 
quirements of  a  first-class  irade.  Mr.  Ayers  is  a 
native  of  Canterbury,  in  this  state,  and  has  resided 
here  since  1867.  He  is  prominently  identified 
with  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Capital 
Grangers. 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


Crippen,  Lawrence  &  Co.,  Kansas  Mort- 
gages. National  State  Capital  Bank  Building,  37 
North  Main. — No  securities,  except  government 
bonds,  have  been  attended  with  so  small  a  percent- 
age of  loss,  and  no  securities  in  the  financial  world 
paying  the  same  rate  of  interest  have  yet  been 
found  to  give  as  much  satisfaction  as  a  well  placed 
western  farm  mortgage,  negotiated  and  guaranteed 
by  a  reliable  firm.  Of  the  sixty-seven  saving  banks 
in  New  Hampshire,  with  deposits  amounting  to 
$42,091,596,  over  $10,000,000  of  this  entire  amount 
is  now  invested  in  western  farm  mortgages.  In. 
1884  the  state  commissioners  in  their  annual 
report  said  that  they  had  been  unable  to  discover 
in  all  these  loans,  any  loss  thus  far  to  the  several 
banks,  either  on  account  of  payment  of  principal 
or  interest.  The  rate  now  averages  6|  per  cent., 
and  is  promptly  paid  when  due.  Since  1873, 
Messrs.  Crippen,  Lawrence  &  Co.  have  been 
engaged  in  dealing  in  Kansas  mortgages  and 
other  investments  and  have  built  up  an  immense 
business. 

The  founders  of  the  firm  were  Messrs.  H.  J. 
Crippen,  J.  J.  Crippen  and  George  E.  Lawrence. 
The  latter  died  in  1881,  and  the  Messrs.  Crippen 
have  since  continued  the  business  under  the 
original  style  of  the  firm.  Mr.  J.  J.  Crippen 
is  in  charge  of  the  firm's  office  in  Salina,  Kan., 
while  Mr.  H.  J.  Crippeu  manages  the  eastern 
office,  which  is  located  in  the  National  State 
Capital  Bank  Building,  in  this  city.  The  follow- 
ing interesting  account  of  the  life  this  gentleman 
is  taken  from  a  local  publication,  and  will  be 
read  with  interest :  Henry  J.  Crippen,  the  son  of 
Henry  and  Elizabeth  (Stockwell)  Crippen,  was 
born  in  Canterbury,  England,  from  which  place 
the  family  migrated  to  this  country  when  he  was 
five  years  old.  His  ancestry  on  the  father's  side 
were  of  French  descent,  and  on  the  mother's  of 
the  old  Anglo-Saxon  stock.  After  a  brief  resi- 
dence in  Maine,  the  family  removed  to  Boston, 
and  remained  in  that  city  and  vicinity  for  about 
seven  years,  then  moved  to  Grafton,  Mass.,  where 
the  parents  now  reside.  Henry's  early  education 
was  received  at  the  public  schools  of  Boston, 
which,  by  permission  of  the  committe,  he  con- 
tinned  to  attend  for  several  years  while  residing 
outside  the  limits  of  the  city.  At  the  time  of  his 
removal  to  Grafton  the  town  had  no  high  school, 
and  finding  himself  in  advance  of  the  district 
school  he  decided  to  go  to  work.  Grafton  was  a 
shoe  manufacturing  town,  and  at  the  age  of 
thirteen  he  learned  the  shoemaker's  trade,  and 
worked  on  the  bench  for  three  years.  Having 
saved  the  greater  part  of  his  earnings  he  resolved 
to  obtain  a  liberal  education,  and  with  that  end 
in  view  became  a  student  in  the  New  London 
(N.  H.)  academy.  He  graduated  from  that  insti- 
tution in  1857,  and  was  the  valedictorian  of  his 
class.  In  the  same  year  he  entered  the  freshman 
class  of  Dartmouth  college.  Here  he  took  the 
regular  academic  course,  and  graduated  in  1861, 
and  was  class  poet.  He  paid  his  expenses  at 
New  London  and  in  college  by  teaching  during 
the  winters,  and  one  spring  and  two  fall  terms  ; 
but,  notwithstanding  these  interruptions,  he 
graduated  among  the  first  scholars  in  his  class. 
He  taught  his  first  school  in  Hopkinton,  N.  H., 
when  sixteen  years  old.  After  graduating  from 
college  he  taught  for  two  terms  at  Upton,  Mass., 
and  in  March,  1862,  came  to  Concord,  and  com- 


menced the  study  of  law  with  Henry  P.  Rolter 
and  later  studied  with  Auson  S.  Marshall.  In 
September,  1862,  he  entered  a  competitive  exam- 
ination for  the  position  of  assistant  teacher  in  the 
high  school,  and  was  the  successful  candidate. 
At  that  time  the  principal  of  the  high  school  was 
also  superintendent  of  schools,  so  that  a  large 
part  of  the  work  devolved  on  the  assistant.  The 
following  year  that  arrangement  was  discon- 
tinued, and  Mr.  Crippen  was  elected  as  principal 
of  the  Merrimack  grammar  school,  which  place 
he  resigned  in  March,  1865,  to  accept  a  position 
in  the  office  of  the  state  treasurer,  an  office  then 
filled  by  Hon.  Peter  feanborn.  In  1869  he  re- 
ceived the  appointment  of  clerk  of  the  joint  com- 
mittee of  the  U.  S.  house  of  representatives  and 
senate  on  retrenchment,  and  the  following  year 
was  appointed  clerk  of  the  senate  committee  on  the 
District  of  Columbia,  which  office  he  resigned  in 
1872,  when  he  was  chosen  cashier  of  the  National 
State  Capital  Bank,  of  Concord.  About  this  time 
he  commenced  investing  for  personal  friends  in 
Western  mortgages,  but  so  satisfactory  and  suc- 
cessful were  those  investments  that  what  was 
commenced  as  a  matter  of  accommodation  soon 
grew  into  a  large  business,  and  the  firm  of  Crip- 
pen, Lawrence  &  Co.  was  formed,  having  offices 
at  Concord,  N.  H.,  and  Salina,  Kansas.  In  1881 
Mr.  George  E.  Lawrence,  who  had  charge  of  the 
Concord  office  died,  and  Mr.  Crippen  resigned  his 
position  as  cashier  in  order  to  give  his  whole  tim» 
to  the  business  of  the  firm.  Under  his  manage- 
ment the  business  has  grown  to  large  proportions, 
and  the  investments  of  the  firm  are  held  by 
nearly  all  of  the  savings  banks  of  the  state,  and 
by  private  investors  throughout  New  England, 
and  even  as  far  off  as  California  and  Florida.  The 
firm  has  recently  extended  its  business  to  Eng- 
land, and  has  received  some  large  orders  from  that 
country.  They  have  also  an  office  in  the  city 
of  Denver,  Colorado,  and,  from  this  point  the 
firm  transacted  a  very  important  business.  Mr. 
Crippen  is  thoroughly  reliable,  safe,  and  con- 
servative, possessing  excellent  business  qualities, 
good  judgment,  and  sound  common  sense.  He 
is  an  earnest  thinker,  and  has  made  the  sub- 
ject of  finance  a  constant  study.  In  business 
matters  he  takes  broad,  comprehensive  views, 
while  his  practical  acquaintance  with  bank- 
ing and  his  thorough  knowledge  of  details  are 
of  great  assistance  in  determining  the  method 
of  carrying  out  of  his  plans.  Mr.  Crippen  is 
popular,  not  only  with  business  men,  but  with 
educators  also.  He  has  never  lost  his  interest  in 
educational  matters,  and  has  served  continuously 
on  the  board  of  education  since  1870,  and  is  now 
its  president.  He  favors  practical  rather  than 
ornamental  education,  as  very  many  improve- 
ments and  advancements  can  be  attributed  to 
him.  He  has  never  been  a  candidate  for  political 
office,  but  is  largely  interested  in  the  business, 
educational,  and  charitable  organizations  of  the 
city.  He  is  a  ready,  concise,  and  effective 
speaker  and  writer.  He  has  definite  views  and 
decided  opinions,  which  he  expresses  clearly 
and  forcible.  In  politics  he  is  a  Republican  ; 
he  is  not  a  member  of  any  church,  but  attends 
the  Unitarian.  He  was  married  September  30, 
1868,  to  Susan  J.,  daughter  of  Col.  Peter  San- 
born.  Their  union  has  been  blessed  by  two- 
daughters. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


195 


Ford  &  Kimball,  Car  Wheels,  Brass  and 
Iron  Founders. — Among  the  various  interests 
which  diversify  the  industries  of  Concord,  none 
deserves  more  prominent  notice  in  this  review 
than  the  manufacture  of  car  wheels  as  carried  on 
by  Messrs.  Ford  &  Kimball,  the  well-known  brass 
and  ircn  founders  of  this  city.  The  members  of 
this  firm  are  Messrs.  T.  H.  Ford  and  B.  A.  Kim- 
ball. Mr.  Ford  waa  born  in  Sanbonton,  N.  H., 
sixty-seven  years  ago.  He  learned  the  forging 
trade  in  1839,  and  was  for  five  years  in  the  em- 
ploy of  the  U.  S.  Navy  at  Boston.  In  1846  he 
came  to  this  city,  and  for  the  past  forty  years  has 
been  actively  and  prominently  engaged  in  his 
present  business.  Mr.  Kimball  is  a  native  of  this 
state,  fifty-four  years  of  age,  and  was  eight  years 
master  mechanic  of  the  Concord  railroad.  He 
has  been  engaged  in  his  present  business  for  the 
past  twenty- one  years,  seven  of  which  as  a  mem- 
ber of  the  present  firm.  The  plant  of  this  firm 
covers  an  area  of  300x400  feet,  situated  on  the 
line  of  the  railroad,  and  comprises  a  foundry 
measuring  65x225  feet;  two  pattern  shops  2f  x50 
feet,  two  stories  each  ;  a  brass  shop  25x40  feet, 
and  a  general  cleaning  shop  30x175  feet.  The 
cupola  of  the  foundry  has  a  capacity  of  ten  tons, 
and  twenty  car  wheels  are  cast,  on  the  average, 
per  day.  The  motive  power  is  furnished  by  a  50 
horse  power  engine  and  boiler,  and  employment 
is  given  to  from  fifty  to  sixty  skilled  hands.  The 
car  wheels  produced  by  this  responsible  house 
are  made  from  the  firm's  own  patterns  and  de- 
signs, and  are  considered  as  standard  the  country 
over,  being  unsurpassed  for  strength,  durability 
and  reliable  workmanship  by  those  of  any  rival 
concern  in  this  or  any  other  country.  Plans,  spe- 
cifications and  estimates  are  promptly  furnished 
for  general  brass  and  iron  foundry  work,  and  no 
pains  or  skill  is  spared  to  fulfill  the  expectations 
of  patrons. 


C.  H.  Martin  &  Co.,  Wholesale  and  Re- 
tail Dealers  in  Drugs,  Medicines,  Paints,  Oils,  etc., 
Nos.  11  and  13  North  Main  Street,  Near  Pleasant 
Street. — For  forty-five  years  this  has  been  one  of 
the  most  noted  store  houses  for  drugs,  medicines, 
paints,  oils,  etc.,  in  Concord,  and  its  popularity 
and  trade  have  increased  with  the  lapse  of  years. 
The  founders  of  the  enterprise  were  Messrs. 
Allison  &  Brown,  who  began  business  in  1840  at 
the  present  stand.  Later  the  firm  style  was 
changed  to  Brown  &  Morgan,  and  in  1867  Messrs. 
C.  H.  Martin  &  Co.  became  the  proprietors.  The 
copartners  then  were  Mr.  C.  H.  Martin  and  Mr. 
R.  T.  Crowell,  and  in  1877  Mr.  George  L.  Brown, 
who  hud  been  a  clerk  in  the  house  for  some  years, 
became  a  partner.  All  the  members  of  the  firm 
are  natives  of  New  Hampshire,  experienced  and 
registered  druggists  and  members  of  the  New 
Hampshire  Pharmaceutical  Society.  Their  store, 
which  is  finely  fitted  up  with  every  necessary 
requisite  for  pharmaceutical  operations,  both  in 
the  wholesale  and  retail  lines,  in  both  of  which 
a  valuable  trade  is  carried  on,  has  a  frontage  of 
30  feet  and  a  depth  of  80  feet.  A  very  large 
stock  is  carried,  embracing  all  the  supplies 
usually  found  in  a  first-class  and  extensive  drug 
store,  pure,  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  patent 
medicines  and  remedies  of  every  kind,  surgical 
and  medical  appliances,  and  a  fine  assortment  of 
staple  and  fancy  toilet  articles  and  choice  per- 


fumery, and  also  a  large  department  devoted  to 
the  trade  in  paints,  oils,  etc.  The  special  feature 
of  the  business  is  that  of  compounding  physi- 
cians' prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  and  in 
this  department  the  utmost  care  and  accuracy 
are  exercised,  and  the  freshest  and  purest  drugs 
only  employed. 


Frank  E.  Heath,  Upholstered  Furniture 
and  Draperies,  No.  109  North  Main  Street. — A 
very  recent  and  important  addition  to  the  mer- 
cantile industries  of  Concord,  is  the  enterprise 
established  by  Mr.  Frank  E.  Heath,  and  centrally 
located  in  the  Opera  House  Block,  No.  109  N. 
Main  street.  Mr.  Heath  brings  long  experience 
to  bear  in  the  business,  he  having  been  a  clerk 
for  eight  years  in  a  furniture  establishment,  and 
for  two  years  was  bookkeeper  for  the  well-known 
house  of  Young  Bros.  He  occupies  a  fine  store 
25x75  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely  finished 
and  admirably  arranged  for  the  advantageous  dis- 
play of  his  fine  stock.  Neatness,  order  and  sys- 
tem are  noticeable  features  of  the  establishment. 
Two  polite  and  efficient  assistants  aid  the  pro- 
prietor in  attending  to  his  many  customers,  and 
popular  prices  prevail.  He  carries  a  heavy  and 
full  line  of  furniture,  embracing  elegantly  uphol- 
stered parlor  suits,  bed-room  and  dining-room 
sets,  sofas,  lounges,  wardrobes,  chairs,  rockers, 
rockers,  desks,  in  short  everything  in  this  line 
from  the  common  kitchen  table  to  the  most  elab- 
orate piece  of  drawing  room  furniture,  together 
with  a  full  line  of  draperies.  He  makes  a  spe- 
cialty of  manufacturing  hair  mattresses  to  order, 
he  also  repairs  furniture  neatly,  promptly  and  on 
moderate  terms.  We  would  commend  this  house 
to  any  of  our  readers  contemplating  the  purchase 
of  furniture  to  call  and  inspect  this  stock  before 
purchasing  elsewhere.  Mr.  Heath  is  a  native  of 
Somerville,  Mass.,  but  came  to  this  city  thirty 
years  ago,  when  six  years  of  age.  He  is  an  en- 
terprising and  progressive  business  man,  prompt 
and  reliable  in  all  his  dealings,  and  highly  re- 
spected and  esteemed  by  all  with  whom  he  has 
business  or  social  relations.  He  is  a  member  of 
the  Concord  Fire  Department. 

Crawford  &  Stockbridge,  Book  Binders, 
Papers  Rulers,  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. — 
The  leading  book  binders  in  this  city  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Crawford  &  Stockbridge.  An  inspection 
of  the  work  produced  by  these  gentlemen  reveals 
the  fact  that  in  beauty  and  design,  and  excel- 
lence of  finish,  it  will  compare  favorably  with 
that  of  any  similar  establishment  in  the  United 
States.  Both  gentlemen  bring  long  practical  ex- 
perience to  bear,  Mr.  Crawford  of  fifty  and  Mr. 
Stockbridge  of  forty  years,  and  as  they  employ 
none  but  skilled  assistants,  and  use  nothing  but 
the  finest  of  material,  and  personally  superintend 
every  detail  of  the  work,  the  result  is  a  product 
as  near  perfect  as  can  be.  They  occupy  a  floor 
20x70  feet  in  dimensions,  finely  fitted  up,  well 
lighted,  and  provided  with  all  the  latest  and  most 
approved  appliances  pertaining  to  book  binding, 
jiaper  ruling  and  blank  book  manufacturing ; 
they  give  constant  employment  to  eight  skilled 
assistants.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm 
are  Mr.  F.  S.  Crawford,  a  native  of  New  York 
City,  but  raised  in  this  city,  and  Mr.  E.  A.  Stock- 
bridge,  born  in  Yarmouth,  Maine. 


CITY    OF    CONCOBD. 


Holt  Brothers,  Manufacturer  of  Concord 
Wheels. — A  careful  review  of  the  business  inter- 
ests of  Concord  develops  the  existence  of  a  class 
of  houses  in  every  respect  prepared  to  compete,  in 
the  several  lines  they  represent,  with  the  rival 
establishments  of  any  city,  and  also  some  special 
enterprises  which  are  unrivalled  in  their  particular 
fields  of  industry.  Belonging  to  the  latter  class 
is  the  hou-e  of  the  Messrs.  Holt  Bros.,  manu- 
facturers of  Concord  wheels,  plain  wood  hub, 
band  hub  and  Sarven  patent,  also  wheel  stock  and 
wagon  wood  work  of  every  description.  Their 
complete  facilities,  ample  resources,  and  high 
commercial  standing,  and  remarkable  enterprise, 
are  matters  of  which  the  city  basevery  reason  to 
be  proud.  It  is  to  such  houses  that  the  substantial 
growth  of  Concord  during  the  past  quarter 
of  a  century  has  been  largely  due.  This  is  the 
largest  concern  of  the  kind  in  New  England,  has  a 
reputation  of  the  most  enviable  character,  and  a 
trade  that  extends  to  all  parts  of  the  United 
States.  The  business  was  founded  in  1870  by 
the  present  firm,  who  brought  thorough  practical 
experience  to  bear  in  their  operations,  coupled 
with  intelligent  and  executive  ability  of  a  high 
order,  and  their  success  has  been  the  deserved 
reward  of  honorable  ambition,  and  well-directed 
effort.  The  factory  isa  superior  three-story  brick 
building  55x150  feet  in  dimensions,  fully  equipped 
with  all  modern  tools,  machinery  and  appliances 
necessary  for  the  required  purposes.  The  machi- 
nery is  operated  by  an  80  horse  power  steam  engine 
and  employment  is  given  from  thirty  to  forty 
experienced  workmen.  A  two  story  frame  build- 
ing 30x100  feet  in  area  is  used  as  a  storage  ware- 
house, and  is  filled  with  a  large  stock  of  the  val- 
uable goods  turned  out  from  the  factory.  The 
Concord  wheels  and  other  specialties  manufac- 
tured here  are  made  from  the  best  seasoned  woods 
and  reliable  materials,  are  unsurpassed  for  qual- 
ity, strength.durability  and  general  excellence,and 
are  unsurpassed  by  any  similar  goods  now  in  the 
market.  All  orders  meet  with  prompt  fulfilment, 
while  satisfaction  as  to  value  of  goods  is  guaran- 
teed in  every  instance.  The  members  of  the  firm 
are,  Messrs.  Charles  H.,  Benjamin  and  A.  F. 
Holt,  the  former  of  whom  is  a  native  of  Stockton, 
Cal.,  and  the  latter  of  San  Francisco.  Their 
specialty  is  the  manufacturing  horse  cars  and 
harvesting  machine  wheels  and  they  carry  a  stock 
of  these  specialties.  Their  headquarters  are  at  San 
Francisco,  where  they  have  a  large  wholesale 
house,  and  are  universally  respected  for  their 
sound  business  principles  and  sterling  probity. 
They  are  representative  business  men  in  every 
respect,  and  are  held  in  the  highest  regard  as  most 
valuable  members  of  the  community. 


Munns  &  Paige,  Practical  Steam  and  Gas 
Fitters;  Also,  Dealers  in  Plain,  Galvanized  and 
Brass  Pipe,  etc.,  Old  Post-Office,  School  Street.— 
In  these  later  days,  especially  in  crowded  com- 
munities, the  plumber  has  become  in  the  highest 
degree  essential  to  our  health  and  comfort;  there- 
fore, it  may  not  be  out  of  place  if  we  refer  our 
readers  to  one  of  the  leading  houses  of  this  kind 
in  Concord.  We  refer  to  that  of  Messrs.  Munns 
&  Paige,  whose  store  and  office  is  located  in  the 
old  post-office  on  School  street.  This  a  very  old 
stand,  having  been  originally  established  in  1864 
by  Mr.  John  Eaves,  the  present  firm  succeeding 


in  1880.  They  occupy  a  fine  store  20x75  feet  in 
dimensions,  neatly  finished  and  fitted  up,  and 
stocked  with  as  fine  an  assorlment  of  plumbers' 
and  gas  fitters'  supplies  as  will  be  found  anywhere 
in  this  city.  They  carry  at  all  times  plain,  gal- 
vanized and  brass  pipe  and  fittings  of  all  descrip- 
tions, gas  fixtures  of  all  kinds,  sheet  lead  and  lead 
pipe,  water-closets,  wash  bowls  and  urinals,  cop- 
per baths  and  sinks,  brass  works,  plated  faucets, 
in  short,everything  that  a  plumber,  gas  or  steam 
fitter  could  possibly  need  in  the  prosecution  of 
his  business.  They  are  also  agents  for  Gold's 
Low  Pressure  Self  Eegulating  Steam  Apparatus, 
which  can  be  fitted  for  hotels,  schools  and  dwell- 
ing houses  in  the  best  manner  and  at  moderate 
prices.  Besides  the  above  they  are  agents  for  the 
Imperial  Gas  Machine.  They  are  prepared  at  all 
times  to  make  estimates  and  enter  into  contracts 
for  furnishing  buildings  of  any  kind  with  their 
water,  gas,  steam  or  sewerage  connections,  and 
have  the  facilities  for  executing  the  same  promptly, 
however  large  they  may  be.  In  sanitaiy  plumb- 
ing, the  specialty  of  the  house,  on  the  proper  per- 
formance of  which  so  much  of  the  health  and 
comfort  of  the  community  depends,  an  experience 
of  almost  a  life  time  should  certainly  be  an  ele- 
ment to  inspire  confidence.  Such  an  experience 
have  these  gentlemen,  both  of  them  having  been 
brought  up  in  the  business,  and  thoroughly  un- 
derstanding it  in  its  every  branch.  The  trade  is 
large,  extending  throughout  the  city  and  countyj 
requiring  the  cervices  of  six  experienced  mechan- 
ics to  meet  its  demands,  and  at  times  many  more. 
The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are,  Mr. 
James  Munns,  a  native  of  England,  whence  he 
came  to  this  city  in  1871,  and  Mr.  E.  F.  Paige, 
who  was  born  in  Concord.  They  are  active  and 
enterprising  business  men,  thorough  mechanics, 
untiring  in  their  efforts  to  please  their  patrons, 
and  are  justly  entitled  to  the  success  that  has 
thus  far  attended  their  well-directed  efforts. 


J.  H.  Ballard,  Insurance  Agent,  Nearly 
Opposite  the  Post-Office. — Among  the  leading  in- 
surance agents  of  Concord  is  Mr.  J.  H.  Ballard,  a 
gentleman  who  has  spent  twelve  years  of  his  life 
in  this  important  department  of  our  business  in- 
terests. His  thorough  knowledge  of  fire  insur- 
ance has  made  him  an  authority  on  the  subject, 
and  he  is  considered  as  one  of  the  best  informed 
and  most  able  underwriters  in  this  portion  of  the 
state.  Mr.  Ballard  is  a  native  of  this  state,  and 
has  been  a  resident  of  this  city  all  his  life.  He 
inaugurated  this  enterprise  on  his  own  account 
at  the  present  address  in  1875.  His  office  is 
located  almost  opposite  the  post-office,  which  is 
very  neatly  appointed.  Among  the  many  relia- 
ble fire  insurance  companies  represented  by  Mr. 
Ballard,  are  1he  Capital  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Concord  ;  the  New  Hampshire  Fire  Underwriters' 
Association  of  Concord,  and  the  Manufacturers' 
and  Merchants'  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Concord.  The  sound  financial  standing  and  re- 
liability of  these  companies  are  too  well  known 
to  require  any  words  of  commendation.  Mr. 
Ballard  is  prepared  also  to  plnce  risks  in  any 
other  sound  and  reliable  New  Hampshire  com- 
pany to  any  amount  on  all  insurable  property 
and  at  the  lowest  possible  rates.  Mr.  Ballard  is 
one  of  our  oldest  residents  and  business  men,  and 
awake  to  the  best  interests  of  the  city. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


197 


Clapp  &  Co.,  Brass  and  Iron  Founders,  No. 
8  Chandler  Street. — This  is  one  of  the  principal 
concerns  of  (he  kind  in  New  England,  and  has 
been  brought  to  its  present  high  status  and  mag- 
nitude through  the  push  and  ability  of  the  man- 
agement. The  business  was  inaugurated  in  1882, 
and  its  record  from  its  inception  has  been  one  of 
steady  progress.  The  works  are  comprised  in  a 
building  having  dimensions  of  60x130  feet,  also  a 
pattern  room  of  modern  improvement  40x60  feet, 
three  stories  high.  These  buildings  are  equipped 
with  the  most  improved  machinery  and  appli- 
ances, operated  by  steam  power,  and  every  con- 
venience, appurtenance,  and  facility  are  possessed 
to  aid  in  the  prosecution  of  affairs.  Enlargements 
of  the  present  structure  are  in  contemplation  ow- 
ing to  the  increase  of  business.  Employment  is 
afforded  a  force  of  thirty  experienced  workmen. 
The  range  of  production  embraces  foundry  work 
of  all  kinds,  railroad  castings,  etc.  A  specialty 
is  made  of  the  manufacture  of  sewer  caps  from 
the  firm's  own  patent,  also  of  street  fountains. 
The  trade  is  large,  influential  and  constantly 
growing,  and  reaches  to  all  parts  of  the  United 
States.  Prompt  attention  is  given  to  orders  re- 
ceived by  mail  or  express,  and  correspondence  is 
solicited.  The  members  of  the  firm  are,  Messrs. 
Henry  W.  Clapp,  H.  W.  Ranlett  and  Samuel  S. 
Prescott.  The  practical  man  is  Mr.  Henry  W. 
Clapp,  who  has  had  vast  and  valuable  experience 
as  an  iron  founder.  Born  in  Eastern  Massachu- 
setts July  4th,  1830,  he,  at  the  age  of  seventeen 
years  entered  upon  the  trade  which  he  has  since 
followed  so  successfully.  He  has  lived  in  New 
Hampshire  for  the  past  forty  years,  has  served  as 
a  member  of  the  Board  of  Aldermen  of  this  city, 
and  in  1885  was  elected  a  representative  to  the 
State  Legislature.  In  every  position  held  by  him 
he  has  proved  his  fitness  and  ability. 

Sleeper  &  Hood,  Merchant  Tailors,  No.  90 
North  Main  Street. — An  old  established  and  note- 
worthy firm  engaged  in  this  line  in  Concord  is 
that  of  Sleeper  &  Hood,  merchant  tailors  and 
outfitters,  which  for  twenty-eight  years  has  main- 
tained an  enduring  hold  on  public  favor.  This 
flourishing  business  was  established  in  1859  by 
Crichett  &  Sleeper,  who  conducted  it  up  to  1886, 
when  J.  T.  Sleeper  became  sole  proprietor  and  as 
such  continued  until  1877,  when  he  admitted 
into  partnership  William  E.  Hood,  thus  forming 
the  pushing  and  prosperous  firm  whose  name 
heads  this  sketch,  and  by  whom  the  business  has 
since  been  carried  on  with  uninterrupted  success. 
They  occupy  a  neat  and  well  ordered  25x80  foot 
store  with  shop  attached  down-stairs,  and  carry 
constantly  on  hand  an  exceedingly  fine  assort- 
ment of  imported  and  domestic  suitings,  elegant 
woolen  and  worsted  fabrics  in  the  newest  styles 
and  most  fashionable  designs  and  patterns,  cassi- 
mera,  checks,  cloths,  meltons,  cheviots,  stripes, 
vestings,  etc.,  also  fine  dress  shirts,  novelties  in 
men's  neckwear,  under  clothing,  gloves,  umbrel- 
las, and  a  complete  line  of  gent's  furnishing  goods. 
From  twenty  to  thirty  skilled  workmen  are 
employed,  including  expert  cutters,  the  whole 
number  being  necessary  to  meet  the  demands 
of  their  growing  and  important  trade.  Messrs. 
Sleeper  &  Hood  both  fully  merit  the  lame  meas- 
ure of  popular  favor  and  prosperity  which  they 
enjoy. 


J.  B.  Sanborn,  Publisher,  Bookseller  and 
Stationer,  Corner  of  North  Main  and  Capitol 
Streets. — Mr.  Sanborn  is  one  of  the  oldest  resi- 
dents of  this  city  and  a  native  of  this  state.  The 
business  he  now  conducts  was  established  about 
the  year  1809,  and  after  several  changes  the  firm 
of  B.  W.  Sanboru  &  Co.  became  proprie- 
tors in  1852,  Mr.  J.  B.  Sail  born  being  the  part- 
ner. The  business  was  conducted  with  uninter- 
rupted success  under  that  firm  title  until  1874 
when  Mr.  B.  W.  Sanborn  died.  The  present 
proprietor  succeeded  to  his  interest  and  has  con- 
ducted the  concern  under  the  present  name.  The 
store  is  very  spacious  and  commodious,  having  a 
frontage  of  twenty-five  feet,  with  a  depth  of  over 
three  times  that  distance.  The  proprietor  does  a 
very  extensive  business  as  a  publisher,  and  also 
keeps  constantly  on  hand  as  complete  a  stock  of 
books  as  can  be  found  in  the  city  or  state,  com- 
prising the  leading  standard  legal  works,  revit-ed 
statutes  of  the  state,  also,  history  biography,  sci- 
ence, theology,  medical,  prose  and  poetry,  works  of 
fiction  by  the  most  popular  and  standard  authors, 
also  all  the  latest  publications  from  the  most 
reliable  publishing  houses  in  Europe  or  America 
are  to  be  found  here  as  soon  as  placed  upon  the 
market.  He  also  keeps  a  full  line  of  educational 
and  scriptural  works,  prayer  and  hymn  books. 
His  stock  of  stationery  is  most  thorough  and  em- 
braces allvarieties  of  legal  and  commercial  complete 
blanks,  fine  paper  and  envelopes,  cards,  inkn, 
pens,  pencils  and  every  article  pertaining  to  the 
stationery  trade,  while  his  fancy  goods  are  of  the 
very  latest  and  most  popular  productions.  This 
house  is  in  constant  receipt  of  orders  from  all 
portions  of  the  state.  Mr.  Sanborn  is  a  well 
read  and  thoroughly  educated  gentleman  with  a 
perfect  knowledge  of  the  business. 

Kaiilet  &  Marsh,  Coal,  Wood  and  Ice,  No. 
4  Freight  Street. — Among  the  leading  and  best 
known  firms  engaged  in  this  line  in  Concord  is 
that  of  Ranlet  &  Marsh  (successors  to  Ranlet  & 
Prescott),  dealers  in  coal,  wood  and  ice,  and  no 
concern  of  the  kind  in  town  maintains  a  higher 
reputation,  as  few  if  any  at  all  receive  a  larger 
measure  of  popular  favor.  This  flourishing  en- 
terprise started  some  forty  odd  years  ago,  and  in 
1856  came  into  the  control  of  H.W.  Ranlet  &  Co., 
who  conducted  the  same  up  to  1874,  when  the 
style  changed  to  Ranlet  &  Prescott,  who  carried 
on  the  business  until  1882,  when  they  were  suc- 
ceeded by  the  pushing  and  prosperous  firm  whose 
name  heads  this  sketch,  by  whom  it  has  since 
been  continued  with  uninterrupted  success.  The 
yard,  which  is  ample  and  capacious,  is  connected 
by  side  track  with  the  C.  R.  R.  and  well  ordered  in 
every  respect,  while  M  heavy  and  very  superior  stock 
is  constantly  carried  on  hand,  including  carefully 
screened  and  cleaned  coal  of  the  best  quality  and 
of  every  size  and  variety :  also  fire  and  kindling 
wood  of  all  kinds  in  cord,  sawed  and  split,  and 
Horse  Shoe  pond  ice;  upwards  of  3.000  tons  of 
ice,  G,000  tons  of  coal  and  1.500  cords  of  wood 
being  handled  annually.  Over  twenty  in  help 
are  employed,  while  eight  coal  carts  and  four  ice- 
wagons  are  in  regular  service,  supplying  custom- 
ers all  over  the  city  and  environs.  The  firm  is 
composed  of  Messrs.  H.  W.  Ranlet  and  H.  O. 
Marsh,  both  natives  of  this  state  and  residents  of 
the  city  many  years. 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


Dickermaii,  Leavitt  &  Co.,  Wholesale 
Grocers  and  Dealers  in  Flour,  Grain,  Feed,  Pro- 
visions, Lime,  Cement,  etc.,  Bridge  Street. — In 
these  modern  days  almost  every  conceivable 
article  ot  food  is  sold  by  the  grocer,  and  upon 
the  character  of  our  grocery  houses,  therefore, 
depends  to  a  great  extent  the  value  and  purity  of 
the  Ibod  supply  of  the  whole  country.  It  is  ac- 
cordingly a  pleasure  to  notice  in  our  review  of 
the  business  interests  of  Concord,  the  uprising  of 
.such  mercantile  houses  as  that  of  Messrs.  Dicker- 
man,  Leavitt  &  Co.,  which  has  been  established 
for  the  purpose  of  handling  only  the  finest  and 
purest  food  products,  and  these  on  terms  to 
ensure  the  patronage  and  support  of  retail  dealers 
generally.  The  firm  was  established  during  the 
present  year  only,  and  the  progress  it  has  made 
thus  far  has  been  of  the  most  satisfactory  and 
encouraging  character.  The  individual  members 
of  the  firm  are  Massrs.  G.  O.  Dickerman,  E.  P. 
Leavitt  and  S.  H.  Dow.  All  these  gentlemen  are 
natives  of  New  Hampshire  and  were  reared  in 
Concord.  Mr.  Dickerman  wa3  for  seventeen  years 
traveling  salesman  for  Briggs&  Statheck,  whole- 
sale grocers  of  Boston,  and  Mr.  Leavitt  was  for 
ten  years  the  road  man  for  Moseby  &  Co., 
Hour  dealers,  of  Concord.  Mr.  Dow  is  an  ex- 
lumber  merchant  and  capitalist.  The  firm 
occupy  on  Bridge  street  a  four  story  building 
75x125  feet  in  dimensions,  and  this  is  very  neatly 
and  appropriately  fitted  up  for  the  business.  The 
stock  is  a  most  extensive  and  varied  one,  and 
embraces  everything  classed  in  these  modern  days 
under  the  comprehensive  term  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries,  flour  otf  the  finest  brands,  grain,  feed 
and  all  kinds  of  provisions,  lime,  cement,  etc. 
Eight  assistants  are  employed  in  the  store  and 
two  traveling  salesmen  represent  the  firm  among 
the  retail  grocery  houses  in  all  parts  of  New 
Hampshire  and  Vermont.  The  firm  have  every 
facility  at  hand  for  supplying  their  patrons 
promptly  and  satisfactorily  and  they  have  a 
bright  and  prosperous  future,  before  them. 

Conant's  Steam  Laundry,  No.  11  Depot 
Street. — Not  many  years  ago  the  public  washing 
was  all  done  by  the  laborious  process  of  hand 
rubbing,  the  only  agencies  employed  besides 
being  a  tub  and  washboard.  All  this  is  changed, 
and  by  labor-saving  process,  so  that  now  nearly 
all  work  of  the  kind  is  sent  out  to  be  executed 
at  some  one  of  the  many  steam  laundries  in  ex- 
istence. The  representative  laundry  of  Concord 
is  the  well-known  Couant's  Steam  Laundry,  of 
•which  Mr.  H.  E.  Conant  is  the  proprietor.  This 
gentleman,  who  has  had  ten  years  practical  ex- 
perience in  the  laundry  business,  founded  his 
present  enterprise  in  1884,  and  since  then  he  has 
built  up  a  large  and  influential  patronage.  The 
business  is  carried  on  at  No.  11  Depot  street,  and 
the  first  floor  and  basement  are  occupied.  A 
floor  in  the  building  on  the  opposite  side  of  the 
street,  and  which  is  connected  by  a  bridge  wilh 
the  other  premises  spoken  of,  is  also  utilized. 
The  works  are  equipped  with  all  necessary  appli- 
ances, which  include  two  washing  machines,  one 
collar  ironer,  a  shirt  ironer  and  other  machinery, 
all  of  which  are  operated  by  steam  power. 
Employment  is  given  to  thirty -five  hands,  and  a 
first-class  business  is  being  done.  Delivery 
wagons  are  kept  busy  in  calling  for  and  deliver- 


ing goods  at  the  residences  of  patrons,  and  the 
charges  in  all  instances  are  fair  and  equitable. 
Mr.  Conant  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts  and  a 
War  Veteran.  From  1861  to  1865  he  served  as  a 
member  of  the  21st  Massachusetts  Volunteers, 
with  the  9th  Army  Corps  under  General  Burnside, 
and  was  at  Eoanoke  Island  to  the  finish  of  the 
campaign.  He  is  now  a  member  of  the  Sturte- 
vant  Post  No.  2,  of  the  G.  A.  R.,  also  of  the 
Masonic  Order  and  of  the  Odd  Fellows  (Society. 
He  is  widely  known  and  very  popular. 

E.  H.  Randall,  Steam  Heating,  etc., 
Stickney  Block,  Main  Street. — No  business  re- 
quires a  more  thorough  knowledge  of  details 
than  that  which  relates  to  heating  of  buildings 
and  dwellings  by  means  of  steam.  Of  late  years 
much  attention  has  been  given  to  it  by  scientific 
men,  and  in  our  city  Mr.  Edward  H.  Randall, 
who  has  made  the  subject  a  study,  and  has  had 
a  longpractical  experience,  makes  it  a  special  busi- 
ness, and  has  achieved  a  well-earned  reputation. 
He  furnishes  plans  and  specifications  and  esti- 
mates for  heating  dwellings,  buildings,  factories, 
stores,  green-houses,  etc.,  by  low  or  high  pressure, 
steam  or  hot  water,  supplies  all  the  requisite 
pipes,  boilers,  etc.,  always  guaranteeing  to  do  the 
work  in  the  most  satisfactory  mauner  at  a  fair 
and  reasonable  price.  Engines,  boilers,  steam 
pumps,  are  also  furnished,  set  up  and  connected, 
and  put  up  in  operation  by  Mr.  Eandall,  who  is 
also  prompt  in  attending  to  repairing  and  jobbing. 
He  also  introduces  water  and  gas  into  buildings 
and  dwellings,  and  gives  his  personal  attention  to 
all  work  entrusted  to  him,  and  refers  by  permis- 
sion to  the  New  Hampshire  Bank  Building,  the 
Chase  Block  and  many  others  in  the  city  and 
vicinity.  Mr.  Randall  was  born  in  Rhode  Island. 
He  has  had  twenty-five  years  experience  as  a 
steam  heating  engineer  and  sanitary  plumber  and 
gas  fitter,  and  has  been  located  in  Concord  since 
1878.  Mr.  Randall  is  very  popular  in  the  com- 
munity, and  is  a  member  of  high  standing  in  the 
Masonic  fraternity. 

W.  S.  Baker,  Fine  Tailoring,  No.  93  Main 
Street. — A  leading  and  representative  house  in  the 
fine  merchant  tailoring  line  is  that  conducted  by 
Mr.  W.  S.  Baker.  He  established  himself  in  busi- 
ness in  1875  with  Mr.  Woodward.  This  firm  was 
dissolved  in  1883,  since  which  time  he  has  con- 
ducted the  business  alone.  Mr.  Baker  is  a  thorough 
artist  in  his  profession,  and  has  had  seventeen 
years  practical  experience.  He  occupies  a  fine 
store  25x75  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely  fin- 
ished and  fitted  up,  and  admirably  arranged.  His 
business  is  large  and  steadily  increasing,  requir- 
ing the  services  of  thirty  skilled  hands  to  meet 
its  demands.  He  carries  a  full  line  of  cloths,  cas- 
simeres,  vestings  and  suitings  of  the  latest  and 
most  desirable  patterns,  and  some  special  patterns 
not  to  be  found  elsewhere.  These  goods  are  all 
the  finest  productions  of  French,  English  aud 
American  looms.  His  trade  is  principally  drawn 
from  the  best  classes  of  society,  who  patronize 
him  on  account  of  the  perfect  manner  in  which 
all  the  garments  turned  out  at  this  establishment 
are  cut  and  finished,  and  for  the  moderate  prices 
for  which  they  may  be  had.  Mr.  Baker  is  a 
native  of  Wellsfleet,  Mass.,  aud  came  to  this  city 
in  1874. 


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199 


Blaiicliard  &  Co.,  Manufacturers  of  Corn 
Meal  and  Wholesale  Dealers  in  Flour,  Grain  and 
Feed. — One  of  the  most  enterprising  and  ener- 
getic houses  in  the  Concord  flour  trade  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Blanchard  &  Co.  The  business  had  its 
origin  in  1885,  and  has  already  become  more  ex- 
tensive than  that  of  any  mercantile  firm  of  one 
member  in  Concord,  and  to-day  the  concern  is 
one  of  the  most  noted  in  its  line  in  the  state. 
The  proprietor  is  Mr.  John  S.  Blanchard,  who  is 
a  native  of  Canterbury,  N.  H.,  and  for  a  consider- 
able period  was  connected  with  the  dry  goods 
trade.  He  has  bad  much  exv>erience  in  the  flour 
and  grain  business,  having  been  connected  with 
another  firm  for  six  years  previous  to  1885,  when 
he  established  his  present  business,  and  he  has  a 
thorough  knowledge  of  all  its  details.  This  firm 
has  a  corn  mill  on  the  Ammonoosuc  river  at  Lis- 
bon, with  a  capacity  of  1,500  bushels  per  day. 


The  corn  which  is  shipped  by  Grand  Trunk  route 
is  billed  to  points  where  the  meal  is  to  go,  and 
ground  in  transit,  then  forwarded  on  the  same 
"bills  of  lading.  A  large  portion  of  the  flour  sold 
by  this  firm  is  shipped  direct  from  the  mills  in 
carloads  to  their  customers,  and  Blanchard's 
Ammonoosuc,  Security  and  Haxall  are  brands  of 
superior  quality,  and  when  once  used,  are  invari- 
bly  wanted  again.  Their  office  and  salesroom  is 
at  No.  9  South  Main  St.,  where  they  also  have  a 
retail  store,  and  have  recently  added  groceries, 
making  a  specialty  of  teas  and  coffees.  Messrs. 
Blanchard  &  Co.,  determined  at  the  stnrt  to  han- 
dle the  best  goods  thp  markets  afford,  and  to  sell 
at  the  lowest  possible  prices  for  such  goods,  and 
this  policy  has  resulted  in  building  up  their  pres- 
ent extensive  business.  Mr.  Blanchard  is  widely 
known  as  strictly  honorable  in  all  his  dealings, 
while  his  house  has  become  a  permanent  and 
prosperous  institution  in  the  city. 


E.  H.  Rollins  &  Son,  Bankers  and  Bro- 
kers, Dealers  in  Investment  Securities,  etc. — The 


well  and  favorably  known  firm  of  E.  H.  Rollins 
&  Son,  bankers  and  brokers,  dealers  in  invest- 
ment securities,  stocks,  bonds,  etc.,  is  one  of  the 
leading  and  most  stable  and  reliable  financial 
concerns  in  the  city  or  county,  numbering  among 
its  clientele  many  of  the  solid  and  wealthy  citizens 
in  the  community.  This  admirably  conducted 
and  flourishing  business  was  established  in  1882 
by  F.  W.  Rollins,  the  present  junior  partner,  who 
carried  oil  the  same  alone  up  to  1885,  when  the 
style  changed  to  E.  H.  Eollins  &  Son,  the  de- 
servedly popular  and  prosperous  firm  whose  name 
stands  at  the  head  of  this  sketch.  They  occupy 
finely  appointed  and  commodious  offices,  employ- 
ing two  capable  and  efficient  clerks,  and  transact 
a  general  banking  and  brokerage  business,  buying 
and  selling  stocks,  bonds,  warrants,  governmen  t 
securities  and  financial  paper  of  all  kinds,  and 
negotiate  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage.  Invest- 
ments are  placed  in  choice  western  farm  lands 
and  city  property  throughout  Colorado,  Nebraska, 
Dakota  and  Kansas,  Colorado  securities  and 
Kansas  mortgages  being  a  specialty ;  in  short, 
everything  properly  pertaining  to  financial  in- 
vestments and  fiscal  transactions  is  attended  to, 
the  Chemical  National  Bank  of  New  York,  and 
Kidder,  Peabody  &  Co.,  of  Boston,  being  corres- 
pondents, and  altogether  an  exceedingly  fine 
business  is  carried  on.  Mr.  Rollins  the  elder  is 
a  native  of  this  state,  and  one  of  Concord's  fore- 
most and  staunchest  citizens,  prominent  in  pub- 
lic, social  and  commercial  life,  being  an  Ex-mem- 
ber of  the  U.  S.  Senate  and  also  of  the  House  of 
Representatives,  and  is  at  present  a  director  of 
the  Mechanics  National  Savings  Bank  and  the 
Granite  State  Insurance  Co.,  of  Portsmouth  ;  while 
Mr.  Frank  West  Rollins  (the  son),  who  was  born  in 
this  city,  is  a  capable  and  excellent  member  of 
the  legal  profession,  having  studied  law  in  the 
office  of  Hon.  J.  Y.  Mugridge,  is  u  graduate  of 
Harvard,  and  is  the  popular  and  vigilant  treasurer 
of  the  Manufacturers'  Merchants'  Mutual  Insur- 
ance Co.,  of  Concord.  They  also  have  an  office  in 
Boston  and  Denver,  Col.,  and  Grand  Forks,  Dak. 


J.  Frank  Hoit,  Grocer  and  Dealer  in  West 
India  Goods,  Masonic  Temple,  Corner  Main  and 
Pleasant  Streets. — This  business  was  founded  in 
1852  by  Kimball  &Hoit  and  afterwards  continued 
by  Webster  &  Hoit  from  1857  to  1860,  and  from 
1860  to  1864  by  Hardy  &  Hoit.  Mr.  J.  Frank 
Hoit  from  1864  to  1866  conducted  it  alone  and 
afterwards  formed  the  firm  of  J.  F.  Hoit  &  Co., 
and  under  that  name  it  was  carried  on  until  1872, 
when  Mr.  Hoit  assumed  sole  control  and  has  since 
conducted  the  house  with  vigor,  increasing  the 
facilities  and  extending  the  trade.  Mr.  Hoit's 
long  experience  in  the  grocery  trade  has  given 
him  a  wide  reputation  and  made  his  establish- 
ment very  popular,  and  to  meet  the  demands  of 
the  patrons  and  the  public,  he  em  ploys  five  clerks 
and  owns  two  wagons  for  delivering  goods.  The 
premises  consisting  of  store  and  basement  are  30 
x80  feet  in  extent,  and  a  large  stock  of  all  the 
various  lines  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries  and 
West  India  goods  are  always  to  be  found  on  sale 
in  great  profusion,  together  with  the  finest  brands 
of  family  flour,  and  also  prime  butter,  provisions 
and  country  produce,  giass  seed,  corn  meal,  etc. 
He  was  formerly  a  member  of  the  directorate  of 
the  Concord  Savings  Bank. 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


Page  Belting  Company,  There  is  nothing 
connected  with  modern  manufacturing  that  plays 
a  more  important  part  than  belting.  By  means 
of  belting,  power  is  transmitted  from  the  engine 
to  the  machinery  with  the  least  possible  loss  by 
friction.  At  various  times  inventive  minds  have 
turned  their  attention  to  the  production  of  belting 
from  various  substances  other  than  leather,  such 
as  cotton,  rubber  and  linen,  but  in  every  case 
with  little  or  no  practical  benefit.  Where  the 
first  cost  has  been  lessened,  the  use  of  any  other 
than  leather  belting  has  always  proved  to  be 
more  expensive  in  the  long  run. 

"  The  tanner,  much  wiser  than  all  put  together, 
Cried.  '  Say  what  you  will,  there's  nothing  like 
leather.'" 

The  largest  house  engaged  in  the  manufacture 
of  belting  and  lacing  in  New  Hampshire  is  <hat 
of  the  Page  Belting  Co.,  of  Concord  This 
company  was  incorporated  in  1872,  under  the  laws 
of  this  state,  with  a  present  capital  of  $250,000, 
and  is  officered  as  follows,  viz  :  president,  Geo.  F. 
Page;  treasurer,  Chas.  T.  Page;  superintendent, 
Frank  L.  Sanders.  The  premises  occupied  for 
manufacturing  purposes  are  very  extensive,  com- 
prising a  tannery  60x245  feet,  two  stories  high, 
with  an  addition  50x70  feet,  and  a  belting  and 
lacing  factory,  two  stories  high,  40x250  feet,  the 
entire  works  and  grounds  covering  an  area  of  ten 
acres.  The  machinery  is  of  the  finest  known  to 
the  trade,  including  six  drums,  one  stretcher  of 
fifty  tons  pressure,  the  only  one  in  the  country, 
and  other  modern  appliances,  operated  by  a  75 
horse  power  engine,  three  boilers  of  150  horse 
power,  and  furnishing  employment  to  from  one 
hundred  and  twenty  to  one  hundred  and  fifty 
hands.  One  thousand  hides  are  used  per  week, 
and  the  product  is  one  of  great  magnitude.  The 
output  is  considered  as  the  standard  in  the 
markets  of  the  country,  being  unsupassed  for 
durability,  strength  and  general  excellence.  In 
every  respect  it  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  con- 
cern in  this  or  any  other  country  either  better 
equipped  or  with  more  comprehensive  facilities 
for  the  transaction  of  a  large  trade  and  the  pro- 
duction of  a  superior  class  of  goods.  The  Her- 
cules Lacing,  manufactured  by  this  company,  was 
patented  June  12,  1883,  and  has  a  wide  popu- 
larity. The  trade  of  the  houso  extends  through- 
out the  United  States,  to  numerous  foreign  coun- 
tries, and  is  especially  heavy  in  the  eastern  states. 
Branches  are  operated  in  Boston,  New  York,  St. 
Louis,  Chicago  and  Kansas  City.  The  president 
and  treasurer,  Messrs.  Geo.  F.  and  Chas.  T.  Page, 
are  brothers,  born  in  Massachusetts,  and  are  young 
men  of  large  experience  and  marked  ability  as 
manufacturers  and  business  men.  The  superin- 
tendent, Mr.  Sanders,  has  been  connected  with 
the  company  since  its  incorporation,  and  is  emin- 
ently fitted  for  the  responsibilities  of  his  position. 
This  business  in  its  extent  and  importance  oc- 
cupies a  prominent  place  among  the  manufactur- 
ing interests  or  this  city,  and  reflects  great  credit 
upon  its  managers,  who  have  made  it  a  prosperous 
and  growing  enterprise. 

Norman  G.  Carr,  Watch  Maker  and  Jew- 
eler, etc.,  One  Door  South  of  Phenix  Block,  Sign 
of  Big  Spectacles. — The  name  of  Carr  has  been 
very  intimately  associated  with  the  watch  mak- 


ing and  jewelry  trade  of  the  city  of  Concoid  for 
almost  one-third  of  a  century.  Mr.  Norman  G. 
Carr  was  born  in  Bradford,  this  state,  but  has 
been  a  resident  of  this  city  since  J844.  Having 
learned  the  trade  of  watch  making  and  jeweler 
he  established  this  enterprise  in  1856  and  has 
conducted  the  business  ever  since  with  unvarying 
success.  He  occupies  a  very  neatly  arranged  and 
commodious  store,  which  is  one  door  south  of  the 
Phenix  Block,  at  the  sign  of  the  Big  Spectacles. 
The  appointments  and  fixtures  are  very  hand- 
some and  attractive,  while  the  stock  displayed  is 
full  and  complete,  embracing  fine  gold  and  silver 
watches  of  American  and  European  manufacture, 
also  jewelry  of  all  kinds,  such  as  plain  and  fancy 
rings,  bracelets,  bangles,  brooches,  necklaces, 
watch  chains  and  charms,  diamonds  and  other 
precious  stones  set  in  the  latest  and  most  unique 
styles,  cuff,  collar  and  sleeve  buttons,  shawl,  lace 
and  scarf  pins,  etc. ;  also  solid  silver  and  plated 
ware,  fancy  articles,  French,  Swiss  and  American 
clocks,  statuary,  eye  glasses,  spectacles,  opera 
glasses  and  other  optical  goods,  thermometers, 
etc.  These  goods  have  all  been  selected  with  the 
greatest  care  to  meet  the  requirements  of  a  first- 
class  trade  and  are  offered  to  the  public  at  the 
most  reasonable  prices,  and  every  article  is  war- 
ranted to  be  as  represented.  Mr.  Carr  is  the  old- 
est practical  jeweler  in  the  city  and  devotes 
special  attention  to  the  repairing  of  fine  watches, 
clocks,  jewelry,  etc.,  which  is  executed  promptly" 
and  the  best  style  of  workmanship,  and  satisfac- 
tion guaranteed.  He  is  also  a  very  prominent 
and  active  member  of  the  Free  and  Accepted 
Masons,  having  passed  through  the  different  de- 
grees until  he  is  now  a  Knight  Templar. 

True  A.  Heath  &  Co.,  Dealers  in  'Car- 
pets, Crockery,  Glass  and  China  Ware,  Draperies, 
Window  Shades,  Paper  Hangings,  etc.,  Centennial 
Block,  Opposite  Phenix  Hotel. — This  is  a  live 
wide-awake  business  house,  and  one  which  has, 
within  a  brief  period,  established  a  very  large 
and  flourishing  business.  The  location  of  the 
establishment  is  in  every  respect  a  very  central 
one,  being  located  in  the  Centennial  Block,  oppo- 
site the  Phenix  Hotel.  The  business  was  founded 
three  years  ago,  and  from  its  inception  to  the 
present  has  been  accorded  a  very  liberal  and  sub- 
stantial patronage.  The  premises  occupied  com- 
prise a  salesroom  25x75  feet  in  dimensions  and  a 
basement  of  equal  measurement.  The  salesroom 
is  very  handsomely  fitted  up,  and  is  admirably 
arranged  for  the  effective  display  of  goods  and  the 
accommodation  of  customers.  The  stock  is  a 
large  and  comprehensive  one  and  embraces  the 
newest  designs  and  patterns  in  carpets  from  the 
looms  of'Europe  and  America,  crockery,  china, 
glassware,  lamps,  etc.,  in  endless  variety, 
draperies,  of  all  kinds,  window  shadesand  paper 
hangings  in  the  newest  patterns,  etc.  These 
goods  have  been  selected  with  the  greatest  care 
for  a  critical  trade,  nnd  it  is  one  meriting  the 
closest  examination  on  the  part  of  customers. 
The  house  has  always  aimed  at  keeping  the 
finest  quality  of  goods,  and  in  offering  these  at 
the  lowest  possible  prices.  The  result  is  a  large 
and  substantial  patronage.  Mr.  True  A.  Heath, 
who  is  the  sole  proprietor,  is  a  native  of  Hamp- 
ton, N.  H.,  and  is  a  young  man  of  spirited  busi- 
ness enterprise. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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The  Concord  Manufacturing:  Com- 
pany, FJannel  Manufacturers  and  Dyers,  West 
Concord. — There  are  some  houses  in  this  city, 
whose  long  and  steady  career,  heavy  and  exten- 
sive transactions  and  solid  business  qualities 
make  them  landmarks  in  the  history  of  the  past, 
and  prime  factors  in  the  commerce  of  the  present. 
Of  such  the  establishment  of  the  Concord  Man- 
ufacturing Co.,  at  West  Concord,  is  a  prominent 
representative.  This  company  is  wideiy  known 
as  flannel  manufacturers  and  dyers,  and  their 
mills  are  the  oldest  and  largest  of  the  kind  in 
the  city.  The  history  of  the  concern  is  a  record 
of  thrift,  enterprise,  honesty  and  success.  In 
1843  Mr.  B.  F.  Holden  came  from  his  native  state 
of  Massachusetts  to  this  city,  and  purchased  a 
small  flour  mill  and  cloth  mill,  and  founded  the 
enterprise  now  so  successfully  conducted  by  the 
Concord  Manufacturing  Co.  He  started  the  busi- 
ness with  one  set  of  cards,  and  in  18471ns  brother 
Mr.  Daniel  Holden.  was  admitted  under  the  firm 
name  of  B.  F.  &  D.  Holden.  These  gentlemen 
continued  to  steadily  extend  their  premises  and 
increase  their  facilities  for  production,  and  in  1874 
the  present  company  was  incorporated,  with  a 
capital  of  $100,CLO,  and  with  B.  F.  Holden  as 
president,  and  Daniel  Holden  as  treasurer.  In 
1875  Mr.  B.  F.  Holden  died,  and  since  that  date 
Mr.  Daniel  Holden  has  filled  the  position  of 
treasurer.  The  premises  occupied  for  manufac- 
turing purposes  now  comprise  two  factories  on 
opposite  sides  01  the  street.  The  old  factory  has 
four  floors  measuring  50x150  feet,  and  the  new 
building  has  three  stories  and  a  basement  40xl;>6 
feet.  They  are  thoroughly  equipped  with  nu-d- 
ern  machinery  and  appliances,  the  motive  power 
beingsupplied  by  two  engines,  one  of  50 and  one  of 
60  horse  power,  and  three  boilers  of  150  horse 
power.  The  equipment  comprises  eight  sets  of 
cards,  48  looms  and  3,620  spindles.  Employment 
is  furnished  to  from  one  hundred  to  one  hundred 
and  twenty-five  hands;  six  thousand  pounds  of 
scoured  wool  are  used  per  week,  and  the  weekly 
product  averages  nine  hundred  yards  of  cloth, 
four  ounces  to  the  yard.  The  goods  manufactured 
by  this  company  are  celebrated  for  their  superior 
quality,  durability  and  fine  finish,  and  are  in  con- 
stant and  permanent  demand  in  all  parts  of  the 
United  States.  Messrs.  Parker,  Wilder  &  Co.  are 
the  selling  agents  in  New  York  and  Boston.  Mr. 
Holden,  the  treasurer  of  this  extensive  enterprise, 
was  born  in  Massachusetts  in  1809,  and  has  been 
actively  identified  with  the  growth  of  the  busi- 
ness for  upwards  of  forty  years.  Although  nearly 
four-score  years  of  age,  he  still  gives  it  the  benefit 
of  his  experience  and  practical  knowledge,  and  is 
highly  esteemed  by  his  fellow  men  as  a  useful 
citizen  and  an  honorable  business  man.  The 
company  is  one  of  the  most  reliable  in  the  New 
England  Slates. 


Cummiiigs  Brothers,  Marble  and  Granite 
Monuments,  Cummings'  New  Block,  Near  Elm 
House. — Among  the  most  noteworthy  and  suc- 
cessful marble  and  granite  workers  in  the  state 
are  Messrs.  Cnmmings  Bros.,  of  Concord.  The 
business  of  this  concern  had  its  origin  in  l"-f>:>  at 
Franklin,  New  Hampshire,  the  founders  being 
Messrs.  O.  and  G.  A.  Cnmmings.  In  March,  1861, 
O.  and  G.  A.  Cummings  established  themselves  at 
Concord  and  made  Concord  their  headquarters, 


the  Franklin  house  being  continued  as  a  branch. 
In  1863  Oscar  Cummings  died,  leaving  Geo.  A., 
who  carried  on  the  business  aloue  until  1868  when 
he  took  in  a  partner  M.  Cummings.  In  1884 
another  branch  was  opened  at  Pittsfield,  N.  H. 
Subsequently  E.  G.  and  (!.  A.  Cummings  erected 
for  the  firm's  business  in  Concord  a  handsome  and 
substantial  building,  the  fourth  south  of  the  Elm 
House.  The  lower  story  or  basement  is  used  as  a 
manufactory,  while  the  first  floor  is  occupied  ex- 
clusively as  a  salesroom  for  finished  monuments 
and  tablets,  and  it  is  one  of  the  largest  and  best 
appointed  establishments  of  its  kind  in  New 
England.  The  salesroom,  which  is  30x75  feet  in 
dimensions,  is  always  deserving  of  inspection,  be- 
ing stored  with  richly  moulded  and  highly  pol- 
ished monuments,  varying  in  price  from  $100  to- 
$1,000,  with  hundreds  of  beautifully  executed  tab- 
lets, from  the  plainest  outline  up  to  elaborately 
chiseled  architectural  memorials  finished  in  the 
highest  style  of  sculptural  art,  thus  affording 
an  opportunity  for  the  gratification  of  taste  aud  a 
love  of  the  beautiful.  The  firm  are  the  sole 
agents  for  Merrimack  Co.,  Manchester,  and  nearly 
all  of  the  important  towns  of  the  state  for  the 
Columbian  marble,  from  the  manufactory  of  the 
Columbian  Marble  Co.,  of  Rutland,'  Vt.  The 
Columbian  is  the  most  perfect  and  enduring  mar- 
ble yet  discovered,  being  much  better  adapted  to 
our  climate  than  any  other  American  production, 
far  surpassing  in  reliability,  the  best  grades  of 
foreign  marble  ever  imported  to  this  country. 
This  marble  is  deposited  in  layers  of  widely  dif- 
fering color,  thus  affording  the  most  pleasing 
contrasts  The  dark  variegated  is  possessed  of 
shades  innumerable,  and  susceptible  of  an  inex- 
pensive but  most  beautiful  and  attractive  orna- 
mentation, while  the  light  medium  cloud  rivals 
in  purity  and  brilliancy  the  finest  qualities  of 
Italian  marble,  thus  possessing  in  quality  and 
color  every  requisite  for  memorial  purposes. 
The  fiim  keep  in  stock  one  of  the  largest  and 
most  varied  collections  of  monumental  work  in 
New  England.  Monuments  and  tablets  are  set 
up  anywhere  within  20  miles  without  extra 
charge,  or  a  liberal  discount  is  made  on  work 
delivered  at  the  manufactory.  The  firm  have  an 
endless  variety  of  their  own  drawings  of  memori- 
als, in  every  size  and  pattern,  and  hundreds  of 
card  photographs,  obtained  at  no  slight  cost, 
from  the  most  attractive  cemeteries  in  the 
United  States,  together  with  an  extensive  line  of 
tinted  and  finely  executed  prints  from  for- 
eign manulacturers,  with  the  polished  specimens 
of  English,  Scotch,  Irish  and  German  granites, 
from  which  they  can  furnish  work  at  manufac- 
turers' prices.  Columns  worked  by  patent  ma- 
chinery, and  shafts  up  to  25  feet  in  length,  aud 
dies  up  to  15  tons  are  furnished  promptly  from 
the  foreign  quarries,  where  the  firm  are  constantly 
having  orders  filled  by  arrangerm  nTs  directly  with 
the  manufacturers.  In  the  line  of  domestic  gran- 
ites they  make  a  specialty  of  furnishing  large 
family  monuments  aud  tombs,  also  enclosures  or 
borders  for  cemetery  lots,  either  delivered  at  the 
firm's  yard  or  set  upin  the  cemeteries.  The  firm 
employ  about  fifteen  hands  and  kee'p  large  stocks 
at  their  branch  stores.  The  members  of  the  firm 
are  natives  of  Ackworth,  N.  H.,  and  Mr.  Geo.  A. 
Cummings  is  an  ex- Alderman  of  Concord  and  was 
Mayor  in  1881  and  1882. 


CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


The  Abbot-Downing  Co.,  Manufac- 
turers of  Coaches,  Wagons  and  Carriages. — It 
would  be  practically  impossible,  outside  the  limits 
of  n  special  volume  of  its  own,  to  do  anything 
like  real  justice  to  the  Abbot-Downing  Co.,  which 
is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  complete  establish- 
ments of  the  kind  in  the  United  States.  Neither 
would  any  account  of  the  varied  industries  of 
Concord  be-  complete  without  containing  at  least 
some  allusion  to  this  enterprise,  and  for  this 
reason  the  following  brief  statement  of  a  few 
facts  concerning  the  company's  history  and  pre- 
sent facilities  may  be  taken  in  place  of  what  we 
should  prefer  to  make  a  complete  description  and 
review  of  the  business.  The  limited  scale  on 
which  these  works  were  originally  established  is 
matter  for  astonishment  in  view  of  the  present 
magnitude  of  the  establishment.  The  foundation 
of  the  business  was  laid  in  1813,  by  Mr.  Lewis 
Downing.  The  first  year  he  employed  one  or  two 
bands  at  different  times,  and  his  business  was 
very  small,  as  shown  by  the  entries  in  the  original 
book,  now  preserved  by  his  son.  In  1828  the 
firm  of  Downing  &  Abbot  was  organized,  who 
continued  the  business  until  1847,  when  they  dis- 
solved partnership  and  established  two  separate 
houses,  viz  :  Lewis  Downing  &  Sons,  and  J.  S.  & 
E.  A.  Abbot.  The  junior  partner  of  the  first- 
named  firm  was  Lewis  Downing,  Jr.,  who  had 
been  connected  with  the  business  since  1837,  and 
who  is  now  tha  honored  president  of  the  Abbot- 
Downing  Co.'  In  1865  the  firm  of  Abbot,  Down- 
ing &  Co.  was  organized,  consisting  of  Messrs. 
Lewis  Downing,  Jr.,  J.  S.  Abbot,  E.  A.  Abbot, 
Aloozo  Downing,  and  Mr.  J.  H.  Abbot.  The 
Abbot-Downing  Co.  was  incorporated  in  1873, 
with  a  capital  of  $400,000.  and  is  officered  as 
follows :  president,  Lewis  Downing,  Jr.  ;  vice- 
president,  Joseph  H.  Abbot ;  treasurer,  Edward 
A.  Abbot ;  secretary,  Francis  L.  Abbol ;  superin- 
tendent, R.  M.  Morgan.  The  works  of  the  com- 
pany comprise  some  twenty  buildings,  thirteen  of 


which  are  used  for  manufacturing,  and  cover  an. 
area  of  258,096  square  feet.  The  buildings  com- 
prise all  of  the  most  approved  appointments  cal- 
culated to  facilitate  economical  manufacture,  and 
the  machinery  requires  the  use  of  a  90-horse 
power  Corliss  engine  and  three  boilers  of  150-horse 
power  to  effect  the  necessary  action.  This  com- 
pany is  the  oldest  carriage  company  in  the  United 
States,  and  are  the  originators  of  the  Concord 
wagons,  Concord  coaches,  Concord  wheels  and 
Concord  axles.  As  manufacturers  of  coaches, 
wagons,  carriages  and  trucks  they  are  known  the 
world  over.  Heavy  goods  are  made  a  specialty, 
and  in  this  department  of  manufacture  they  stand 
without  a  successful  rival.  As  all  parts  of  the 
vehicle,  including  axles,  springs  end  wheels,  are 
made  within  the  works,  they  are  enabled  to  fur- 
nish their  customers  with  an  article  that  they 
know  to  be  reliable,  and  of  the  best  quality 
obtainable.  Their  express  wagons  and  trucks  are 
the  perfection  of  durability  and  fine  workman- 
ship, and  a/e  unequalled  for  strength,  lightness 
and  general  excellence  by  those  of  any  other  first- 
class  house  in  the  world.  The  first  stage-coach 
was  built  at  these  works  in  1825.  In  1865  they 
built  thirty-fi'iir  stages  for  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co., 
to  be  used  by  them  in  mountain  work  while 
building  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad.  Some  of  the 
freight  wagons  turned  out  by  this  company  weigh 
6,500  pounds.  They  also  engage  in  the  building 
of  horse-cars  to  some  extent.  They  use  4,000 
tons  of  iron  and  steel,  and  500,000  feet  of  lumber 
per  year,  and  manufacture  annually  from  1,800 
to  2,000  wagons.  Their  pay-roll  is  $12,000  per 
month,  constituting  a  powerful  element  in  pro- 
moting the  industrial  thrift  of  this  community. 
They  employ  two  hundred  and  fifty  hands  in  Con- 
cord. Forty  at  their  repair  shop  in  New  York 
City,  and  fifteen  in  the  lumber  regions  of  Ver- 
mont. Their  principal  branches  are  at  No.  52 
Oliver  street,  Boston  ;  No.  140  Prince  street,  New 
York ;  and  at  Melbourne  and  Sydney,  Australia. 


LEADING  NANUFAC'l  UREliti  AXD  MERCHANTS. 


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Their  trade  is  co-extensive  with  the  globe. 
Wagons  of  various  styles,  and  trucks,  are  kept  in 
stock  at  all  times,  and  orders  are  filled  with 
promptness  and  care.  This  company  is  undoubt- 
edly the  institution  which,  more  than  any  other, 
makes  Concord  famous  the  world  over.  Its 
officers  are  known  as  among  the  most  patriotic, 
philanthropic  and  public-spirited  citizens  of  the 
city  and  state,  and  their  names  are  familiar  in 
every  quarter.  The  president,  Mr.  Lewis  Down- 
ing, Jr.,  was  born  and  reared  on  the  very  grounds 
where  the  works  of  the  company  have  stood  for 
the  past  seventy-two  years.  On  the  completion 
of  fifty  years  of  continuous  service  in  this  indus- 
try. May  4,  1887,  he  presented  the  employes  of 
the  company  with  a  beautifully  printed  and 
engraved  souvenir,  accompanied  by  a  photograph 
of  himself,  extending  his  congratulations  and  best 
wishes,  and  referring,  among  other  things,  to  the 
fact  that  thirteen  of  the  employees  had  an  aver- 
age service  of  forty-two  years — the  longest  fifty- 
one  and  the  shortest  thirty  seven,  years — a  won- 
derful record,  which  he  justly  considers  unparal- 
leled. Mr.  Downing  is  the  president  of  the 
National  State  Capital  Bank,  a  director  in  the 
Stark  Mills  at  Manchester,  and  takes  an  active 
interest  in  everything  that  is  likely  to  prove 
advantageous  to  the  city,  county  and  state.  The 
vice-president,  Mr.  Joseph  H.  Abbot,  is  also  a 
native  of  the  city,  as  is  the  treasurer,  Mr.  Edward 
A.  Abbot,  and  the  secretary,  Mr.  Francis  L. 
Abbot,  all  are  earnestly  engaged  in  maintaining 
the  prestige  of.  the  establishment,  and  thereby 
meeting  every  demand  of  their  immense  trade. 


^y.  G.  C.  Kimball,  Photographer,  No.  T>  N. 
Main  Street. — Although  it  is  but  little  more  than 
half  a  century  since  Daguerre  introduced  the  pro- 
cess of  making  pictures  through  chemical  action  on 
sensitive  plates,  marvelous  progress  has  been  made 
in  all  branches  pertaining  to  photography.  What 
with  invention,  improvement,  discovery  and  the 
notable  development  of  skill  in  this  direction,  a 
degree  ofexcellenceclosely  akin  to  perfection  itself 
has  been  reached  in  the  art  of  late  years.  In  this 
connection  special  mention  ought  here  be  made  of 
W.  G.  C.  Kimball,  photographer,  this  city,  who  is 
by  common  consent  a  leading  exponent  of  the  art, 
and  whose  ad  mirably  conducted  and  well  equipped 
studio  is  in  all  respects  the  finest  establishment  of 
the  kind  in  the  state,  as  well  as  the  oldest ;  the 
pictures  leaving  this  elegant  and  well-ordered 
gallery  being  Al  in  every  feature  of  merit — in 
fidelity  to  original  or  copy,  in  execution,  design 
and  finish — while  his  patronage  is  of  a  most 
extensive  and  flattering  character  and  grows  apace 
with  years.  This  widely  and  favorably  known 
studio  was  established  away  back  in  1848,  by  W. 
H.  Kimball  (father  of  the  present  proprietor),  who 
conducted  it  tip  to  186.1.  when  the  business  passed 
into  the  control  of  his  son  and  successor,  the 
gentleman  whose  name  leads  this  sketch.  The 
premises  occupied,  which  embrace  two  25x80  foot 
floors,  are  handsomely  fitted  up  and  very  taste- 
fully appointed,  and  are  completely  equipped  in 
every  particular  with  the  most  improved  appli- 
ances, devices  and  general  appurtenances,  wThile 
half  a  dozen  or  more  courteous  and  efficient  assist- 
ants are  in  attendance,  including  expert  artists. 
Photography  in  all  its  branches  is  executed  in  the 
highest  style  of  the  art;  only  the  most  superior 


class  of  work  being  done — crayon,  India  ink, 
pastel,  etc.,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  fine  por- 
traits, and  altogether  the  patronage  of  the  estab- 
lishment is  exceedingly  large.  Mr.  Kimball,  who 
is  a  gentleman  of  furty-four,  of  pleasing  manner 
and  the  highest  personal  integrity,  is  a  practical 
and  expert  photographer  himself,  with  some 
twenty-eight  years  experience  in  the  exercise  of 
his  profession,  and  stands  high  in  the  community 
alike  in  his  business  relations  and  in  social  life. 
He  also  bears  a  creditable  war  record,  having 
shared  the  fortunes  of  the  18th  New  Hampshire 
volunteers  at  the  front  during  1864  and  1865,  and 
is  a  popular  and  esteemed  member  of  the  G.  A. 
R.  Sturtevant  Post  No.  2.  He  enlisted  as  a 
private,  and  served  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
at  Petersburg,  and  was  mustered  out  a  lieutenant- 
colonel  at  the  close  of  the  war. 


S.  \Vardner,  Manufacturer  of  Fine  Cigars, 
No.  146  Nor  In  Main  Street. — A  prominent  house 
engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  fine  cigars  is  that 
of  Mr.  S.  Wardner.  Mr.  "Wardner  is  a  native  of 
Vermont,  but  a  resident  of  Concord  since  1864, 
and  founded  Ibis  establishment  at  the  present 
location  in  1869,  and  since  its  inception  at  that 
date  has  built  up  a  very  prosperous  trade,  both 
•wholesale  and  retail,  extending  throughout  the 
city  and  surrounding  country.  The  aim  of  the 
proprietor  is  to  make  an  honest  cigar,  worthy  of 
the  good  opinion  of  smokers,  and  to  scrupulously 
maintain  the  superiority  of  his  brands.  The 
premises  occupied  consist  of  a  commodious  store 
with  factory  in  the  rear,  in  every  way  well  adapt- 
ed for  the  work  in  hand,  employment  being  given 
to  several  skilled  and  experienced  cigar  makers. 
Mr.  Wardner  is  a  practical  cigar  maker,  at  his 
store  will  be  found  a  retail  department  where  can 
be  found  at  all  times  his  favorite  and  special 
brands,  such  as  the  Eighty-thi  ee,  H;ippy  Thought, 
C4ranite  State  and  Top  of  the  Heap,  also  cigar- 
ettes, smoking  and  chewing  tobaccos  and  smokers' 
articles  in  general,  which  are  offered  to  the  public 
at  very  low  prices.  Every  box  of  cigars  made  in 
this  house  bears  the  union  label.  The  proprietor 
is  agent  for  J.  Wright  &  Go's.,  tobacco  ot  Rich- 
mond. Va.,  also  of  Liggett  &  Meyer's  of  St.  Louis, 
Mo.  He  is  an  active  and  prominent  member  of 
the  Order  of  Free  and  Accepted  Masons,  and 
always  keeps  his  eyes  well  placed  upon  the  lights. 

Don.  H.  Aldrich,  Drugs,  Medicines  and 
Chemicals,  etc..  No.  16  North  Main  Street. — Prom- 
inent among  the  well  known  drug  establishments 
in  Concord  is  that  of  Mr.  Don.  H.  Aldrich,  which 
was  first  opened  by  him  to  the  public  in  1882, 
and  since  then  has  been  under  the  sole  control  of 
Mr.  Aldrich.  The  store  is  neatly  and  handsomely 
arranged  and  has  an  area  of  20x70  feet.  Plate 
glass  show  cases  and  ornamental  counters  and  a 
soda  fountain  of  rich  design  are  among  the  feat- 
ures of  the  establishment,  which  is  well  supplied 
with  pure,  fresh  drugs  of  the  highest  standard 
quality,  and  proprietary  medicines  and  com- 
pounds of  the  most  reliable  character,  a  fine  dis- 
play also  being  made  of  toilet  and  fancy  articles. 
In  the  prescription  department  every  care  is  ex- 
ercised in  their  preparation  by  Mr.  Aldrich,  who 
is  a  thorough  pharmacist  of  many  years  experi- 
ence, asd  a  prominent  member  of  the  New  Hamp- 
shire State  Pharmaceutical  Association. 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


Phenix  Hotel,  Edson  J.  Hill,  Manager. — 
The  Phenix  Hotel  in  Concord  fills  a  niche  in  the 
esteem  and  popularity  of  the  people  of  this  state 
peculiarly  its  own.  The  elegance  of  the  bouse 
needs  only  to  be  seen  to  impress  the  stranger 
favorably  as  a  first-class  hotel  in  all  respects, 
while  its  wide-open  door  reveals  a  cordial  wel- 
come and  all  the  tasteful  comforts  of  a  home.  It 
is  i  he  hotel  par  excellence  of  the  Granite  State, 
and  good  management  has  made  it  so.  It  was 
erected  in  1856,  and,  after  being  in  the  hands  of 
several  proprietors,  it  was  purchased  in  1865,  by 
Mr.  Tames  R.  Hill,  who  had  been  well  and  widely 


office.  A  fine  bar,  billiard  hall  and  barber  shop 
are  among  the  other  necessities  of  modern  hotel 
life  that  are  supplied  for  the  use  of  guests.  The 
dining-room  is  located  on  the  first  floor,  and  has 
a  seating  capacity  for  one  hundred  and  twenty 
people.  The  cuisine  is  worthy  of  special  commen- 
dation, being  under  the  most  experienced  man- 
agement, and  kept  up  to  the  highest  standard  of 
excellence.  The  proprietor,  and  his  corps  of 
assistants,  are  all  justly  popular  with  the  travel- 
ing public,  and  the  praises  of  the  Phenix  are  sung 
by  all  who  have  experienced  its  hospitality  the 
world  over. 


known  as  a  harness  manufacturer  in  this  city  for 
many  years.  He  leased  the  house  to  other  par- 
ties until  1880,  when  he  newly  furnished  and 
re-fitted  it  throughout  and  opened  it  under  his 
«wn  management.  At  his  lamented  decease  in 
November,  1884,  his  son,  Mr.  Edson  J.  Hill, 
assumed  control,  and  has  since  presided  as  its 
host,  sole  owner  and  proprietor,  to  the  delight  of 
all  who  have  patronized  his  house  down  to  the 
present  day.  The  hotel  contains  five  stories  and 
a  basement,  is  80x140  feet  in  dimensions,  arid  pro- 
vides first-class  accommodations  to  from  one 
hundred  and  fifty  to  two  hundred  guests,  at  from 
$2.50  to  $3.50  per  day.  No  luxury  afforded  in 
situation,  surroundings,  cuisine  or  modern  con- 
veniences in  any  hotel  is  lacking  at  the  Phenix. 
It  is  situated  within  easy  reach  of  the  depot",  the 
State  Capitol  and  the  business  centres  of  the  city, 
and  is  convenient  alike  to  the  permanent  patron, 
the  commercial  tourist  and  the  transient  guest. 
It  is  the  prominent  and  popular  headquarters  for 
Senators  and  Representatives  during  the  sessions 
of  the  Legislature,  and  is  the  favored  resort  for 
people  from  all  parts  of  the  world.  The  house  is 
lighted  by  numerous  electric  lights  on  the  first 
floor,  heated  by  steam  throughout,  and  provided 
with  electric  call  bells  communicating  with  the 


Fred  Reed  &  Co.,  Fine,  Staple  and 
Fancy  Groceries,  North  Main  Street. — One  among 
the  oldest  business  houses  in  the  city  is  that  now 
carried  on  by  the  firm  of  Fred  Reed  &  Co.  The 
business  has  been  established  more  than  forty 
years,  and  from  1881  to  1885  was  conducted  by 
Whietemore  &  Reed  and  -during  the  past  two 
years  by  the  present  firm.  The  premises  utilized 
for  business  purposes  consists  of  a  commodious 
store  and  basement  25x80  feet  in  dimensions.  A 
large  valuable  stock  of  choice  staple  and  fancy 
groceries  is  always  kept  on  sale,  embracing  the 
finest  teas  and  coffees  that  are  brought  into  the 
country,  hermetically  sealed  goods  in  tin  and 
glass,  table  delicacies,  condiments,  family  flour, 
provisions,  etc.  The  stock  has  been  carefully 
selected  by  Mr.  Reed  expressly  for  a  first-class 
trade,  and  has  been  brought  direct  from  the  lead- 
ing manufactures  and  importers  upon  the  most, 
advantageous  terms  and  is  being  offered  at  the 
very  lowest  prices,  and  is  one  of  the  most  desirable 
and  inviting  grocery  houses  in  Concord.  Mr. 
Reed  was  born  in  Maine  and  has  resided  in  this 
city  many  years,  and  is  one  of  the  most  active 
among  the  young  and  energetic  merchants,  who 
take  great  interest  in  the  city's  prosperity  and 
welfare. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


205 


The  Prescott  Piano  and  Organ  Com- 
pany, No.  71  South  Main  Street. — The  founda- 
tion of  this  extensive  business  now  conducted  by 
this  company  was  laid  in  1836,  by  Mr.  Abram 
Prescott,  at  a  time  when  pianos  and  organs  were 
luxuries  enjoyed  only  by  the  opulent,  and  when 
their  manufacture  was  pursued  under  many  diffi- 
culties. In  1845,  Mr.  Prescott  took  his  son, 
Abram  J.,  into  partnership,  and  in  1850  the  firm 
became  Prescott  Bros.,  consisting  of  Messrs.  A.  J., 
J.  W.  and  J.  B.  Prescott.  In  1854  Mr.  J.  \V. 
Prescott  retired,  and  in  1858  Mr.  J.  B.  Prescott 
died,  the  latter's  place  being  taken  by  Mr.  George 
D.  B.  Prescott,  the  firm  name  being  Prescott  & 
Bro.,  until  1871,  when  it  was  changed  to  Prescott 
Organ  Co.  Under  that  name  it  was  incorporated 
in  1880,  with  a  capital  stock  of  $16,000,  and  in 
one  year  was  increased  to  $30, 000  continuing  with 


great  brilliancy  and  power  are  obtained. 
Year  by  year  this  company  has  gone  steadily  Ibr- 
waid,  adding  one  improvement  after  another  un- 
til their  organs  are  to-day  renowned  over  the 
entire  civilized  world.  The  Messrs.  Prescott  are 
both  natives  of  this  city,  and  trained  to  their 
business  from  their  youth.  The  reputation  they 
have  acquired  as  musicians,  manufacturers  and  en- 
terprising, honorable  business  men,  places  them 
beyond  the  requirements  of  praise  at  our  hands. 


T.  W.  &  J.  H.  Stewart,  Merchant  Tailors, 
No.  82  Main  Street — This  is  one  of  the  oldest 
concerns  in  its  line  in  the  city.  The  brothers 
Stewart  were  born  at  Danbnry,  N.  H. ,  and  in 
1842  came  to  reside  in  Concord.  Mr.  T.  W. 
Stewart,  who  has  been  connected  with  the 
tailoring  trade  for  the  past  forty  years,  is  an  ex- 


steadily  increasing  success  in  the  manufacture  of 
organs  until  1886,  when  the  company  embarked 
in  the  manufacture  of  upright  pianos,  and,  to 
meet  the  necessary  expansion  of  the  business  inci- 
dent thereto,  the  present  company  was  incorpor- 
ated, with  the  following  officers  and  directors, 
viz  :  president,  A.  J.  Prescott ;  treasurer,  Geo. 
D.  B.  Prescott;  clerk.  Frank  P.Andrews;  direc- 
tors, A.  J.  Prescot,  J.  K.  Foster,  Geo.  D.  B.  Pres- 
cott, H.  J.  Crippen  and  F.  P.Andrews.  The  new 
factory,  built  in  1881,  is  four  stories  in  height, 
36x90  feet  in  dimensions,  provided  with  ample 
and  modern  facilitips  for  production,  and  giving 
employment  to  thirty  five  skilled  and  experienced 
hands.  Among  the  many  improvements  now  to 
be  found  in  the  Prescott  Organ  are  the  new  solo 
stops  Vox  Celeste,  Gamba,  Clarinet,  Vox  Angelic, 
each  being  an  independent  set  of  reeds,  peculiarly 
voiced ;  the  new  manual  sub  bass  ;  the  improved 
valve  Tremolo,  the  Vox  Humana  Tremolo  and 
the  Parker  Octavo  Coupler,  by  the  use  of  which 


member  of  the  city  council  and  a  member  of  the 
Odd  Fellows  Society.  He  founded  the  business 
in  1849,  and  two  years  afterwards  he  admitted 
his  brother,  Mr.  J.  H.  Stewart,  into  partnership. 
The  latter  has  had  thirty-eight  years  experience 
in  the  trade  and  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  body. 
The  firm  occupy  an  elegantly  fitted  up  store, 
25x80  feet  in  dimensions,  and  there  is  always  in 
stock  the  latest  novelties  in  foreign  and  domestic 
fabrics,  and  these  are  selected  with  great  cire  for 
a  first-class  trade.  Measures  are  taken  for 
gentlemen's  attire,  and  in  every  instance  a  stylish 
and  perfect  fit  is  guaranteed.  Fine  custom  work 
is  the  specialty  of  the  house,  and  from  fifteen  to 
twenty-five  hands  are  employed.  All  work  is 
executed  under  the  surveillance  of  the  proprie- 
tors, whose  skill  is  a  sufficient  guarantee  that  no 
garment  leaves  the  establishment  which  will 
not  bear  the  most  critical  examination.  Mr. 
Chas.  H.  Stewart  is  associated  with  this  firm  and 
is  a  young  man  possessing  all  modern  tastes,  etc. 


U06 


CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


Humphrey,  Dodge  &  Smith,  Jobbers 
and  Ketailers  iu  Hardware,  Iron  and  Steel,  etc., 
Nos.  100  and  102  N.  Main  Street. — Among  the  ener- 
getic and  old  established  business  men  in  this  city 
there  are  none  who  enjoy  a  better  reputation  than 
Messrs.  Humphrey,  Dodge  and  Smith, the  hard  ware 
and  iron  and  steel  merchants.  This  concern  is  not 
only  one  of  the  largest  but  one  of  the  oldest  in  the 
New  England  States.  The  business  was  started 
in  1828  under  the  firm  style  of  Porter,  Roff 
&  Brown,  Later  the  proprietors  were  Ward 
&  Walker,  and  then  D.  A.  Ward,  in  1856, 
formed  a  partnership  with  Mr.  Stillman  Hum- 
phrey, the  principal  of  the  present  firm.  Another 
change  made  the  style  of  the  firm  Ward,  Hum- 
phrey &  Co.;  then  it  became  Ward,  Humphrey  & 
Dodge,  and  in  1876  the  present  firm  of  Humphrey, 
Dodge  &  Smith  was  organized.  The  several 
members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  Stillman  Hum- 
phrey, Howard  A.  Dodge  and  Converse  J.  Smith, 
all  of  whom  are  natives  of  New  Hampshire.  Mr. 
Dodge  is  a  trustee  of  the  Loan  and  Trust  Savings 
Bank.  The  premises  occupied  for  the  business  are 
very  spacious  and  in  every  way  admirably 
adapted.  They  comprise  a  building  containing 
five  floors  and  basement,  the  whole  standing  upon 
an  area  of  50x100  feet.  In  the  rear  of  this  build- 
ing the  firm  have  a  warehouse  with  a  frontage  of 
100  feet  and  a  depth  of  90  feet ;  and  near  the 
bridge,  they  have  another  warehouse  60x100  feet 
in  dimensions,  and  three  stories  high.  The  store 
is  suitably  fitted  up,  and  the  firm  carry  a  full 
line  of  every  kind  of  goods  classed  as  builders'  and 
general  hardware,  tools,  cutlery,  housefurnishing 
goods,  etc.  They  also  carry  an  immense  stock  of 
iron  and.  eteel  of  foreign  and  domestic  manufac- 
ture. The  stock  in  every  department  has  been 
very  carefully  selected  and  purchased  principally 
direct  from  the  manufacturers.  From  twelve  to 
fifteen  hands  are  employed  and  the  business  of  the 
concern  extends  to  ail  parts  of  the  New  England 
States.  It  is  conducted  on  the  just  principles  of 
equity  and  the  firm  rank  first-class  in  the  trade. 


Dows  &  Wheeler,  Architects,  No.  72 
Main  Street. — Perhaps  in  no  branch  of  science, 
art  or  industry  has  there  been  made  more  steady , 
and  notable  progress  in  the  United  States  during 
the  past  thirty  or  forty  years  than  in  that  which 
pertains  to  the  functions  of  the  architect,  the 
advance  made  in  this  direction  within  a  decade 
or  two  being  especially  marked  and  gratifying, 
while  the  magnificent  structures,  public  build- 
ings, church  edifices,  dwellings  and  high-class 
architecture  that  greet  the  eye  on  every  hand 
throughout  the  land  to-day  amply  attest  Amer- 
ican genius  and  skill  in  this  interesting  and  im- 
portant sphere  of  activity.  In  this  connection 
special  mention  ought  here  be  made  of  the  widely 
and  favorably  known  firm  of  Dows  &  Wheeler, 
architects,  No.  72  Main  street,  this  city,  who  are 
by  common  consent  the  leading,  most  reliable 
and  best  equipped  members  of  the  profession  in 
the  entire  state,  sustaining  a  deservedly  high 
reputation  for  sound  judgment,  skill  and  ability 
in  all  branches  of  the  art,  and  who  enjoy  as  a 
consequence  an  extensive  and  flattering  patron- 
age, both  gentlemen  having  had  a  practical  expe- 
rience in  the  exercise  of  their  profession  extend- 
ing over  thirty  odd  years  and  upward.  Mr.  E. 
Dows,  who  is  a  native  of  Vermont  and  one  of  the 
oldest  architects  in  New  Hampshire,  established 
himself  in  business  in  Concord  in  1857,  and  con- 
tinued alone  up  to  1870,  when  he  associated  with 
him  in  partnership  Mr.  G.  Wheeler,  a  native  of 
this  state.  They  occupy  well  ordered  and  hand- 
some offices,  and  attend  to  all  branches  of  the  busi- 
ness, plans,  designs  and  estimates  on  buildings 
and  constructions  of  every  description,  being 
promptly  furnished  upon  application.  Among 
the  noteworthy  buildings  erected  on  their 
plans  and  constructed  vmder  their  supervision 
hereabouts  may  be  mentioned  the  Opera  Block, 
Post-Office  Block,  a  portion  of  Abbott-Downing 
Co.  Factories,  Board  of  Trade  Block  and  in  fat  t 
most  of  the  principal  structures  in  this  section  of 
the  country. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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G.  H.  H.  Silsby  &  Son,  Printers  and  Book- 
binders, etc.,  No.  23  North  Main  Street. — A  leading 
and  noteworthy  firm  is  that  of  G.  H.  H.  Silsby  & 
Sou,  printers  and  bookbinders,  and  dealers  in  sta- 
tionery and  blank  books,  and  which  is  one  of  the 
foremost,  largest  and  best  equipped  concerns  of 
the  kind  in  this  city,  as  well  as  the  oldest,  having 
for  upward  of  forty-seven  years  been  conducted 
with  unbroken  prosperity.  This  stable  and  reli- 
able house  was  established  in  1840,  by  Morrill  & 
Silsby,  who  conducted  the  same  up  to  1880,  when 
Mr.  Morrill  died,  and  the  business  has  been  carried 
on  since  under  the  present  firm  name  of  G.  H.  H. 
Silsby  &  Son,  the  pushing  and  popular  firm 
whose  name  heads  this  sketch.  They  occupy  for 
business  purposes  an  entire  three-story  and  base- 
ment 21x23  structure,  supplied  with  ample  and 
excellent  facilities,  and  completely  equipped 
throughout  with  the  most  improved  machinery, 
appliances  and  appurtenances,  including  five 
capacious  presses,  paper  cutters,  ruling  devices, 
etc.,  while  an  efficient  staff  of  expert  hands  are  in 
regular  service.  General  job  printing  in  the 
most  superior  and  expeditious  manner,  fine  com- 
mercial work  being  a  specialty,  and  book-binding 
of  every  description  likewise  is  promptly  and 
satisfactorily  attended  to.  The  office  and  sales- 
room too  are  neatly  fitted  up  and  appointed,  and 
a  heavy  and  first-class  assortment  of  mercantile 
stationery,  ledgers,  blank  books  of  all  kinds, 
cards,  wrapping  paper,  twine,  etc ,  is  constantly 
carried  on  hand  ;  all  orders  receiving  prompt  at- 
tention, and  altogether  the  trade  of  the  firm, 
which  extends  throughout  the  city  and  state,  is  at 
once  large  and  flourishing. 

D.  E.  Clark,  Dry  Goods,  State  Block.— Mr. 
D.  E.  Clarke,  the  popular  dry  gooda  merchant, 
occupies  a  fine,  large,  handsome  store  having 
dimensions  of  20x75  feet  in  the  State  Block,  in 
which  is  displayed  an  extensive  assortment  of 
dry  goods,  small  wares,  etc.,  embracing  silks, 
dress  goods  in  all  the  desirable  fabrics,  and  all 
kinds  of  staple  and  fancy,  foreign  and  domestic 
goods  belonging  to  the  trade,  besides  a  general 
assortment  of  notions,  trimmings,  hosiery,  white 
goods  and  ladies'  furnishings,  etc.  Mr.  Clarke, 
who  was  born  in  Vermont  sixty  years  ago,  located 
in  Concord  in  1846,  and  six  years  later  he  estab- 
lished the  business  he  is  now  conducting  with  so 
much  success.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  fine  business 
qualifications,  and  as  one  of  our  old  merchants 
and  citizens  is  highly  esteemed  and  popular  with 
all  who  do  their  trading  with  him. 


Mr.  Danforth  is  treasurer  of  the  same  organiza- 
tions. In  addition  to  representing  these  compan- 
ies, Messrs.  Morrill  &  Danforth  are  also  agents  for 
the  Granite  State  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Ports- 
mouth; the  Capital  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Nashua; 
the  Amoskeag  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of  Manchester; 
and  the  Indian  Head  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  of 
Nashua.  By  energy,  prudence  in  the  selection  of 
risks,  and  liberal  and  honorable  treatment  of 
those  who  commit  their  interests  to  their  care, 
the  firm  have  obtained  a  very  valuable  list  of 
customers,  numbering  some  of  the  city's  best 
known  merchants,  manufacturers  and  real  estate 


Morrill  &  Danforth,  General  Insurance 
Agents,  No.  77  North  Main  Street. — The  leading 
insurance  agency  in  Concord  is  that  conducted  by 
Messrs.  Morrill  &  Dauforth.  The  business  of  this 
responsible  house  was  originally  founded  in  1864 
by  Messrs.  Webster  &  Smith,  and  passed  through 
minor  changes  of  management  until  1872  when 
the  present  proprietors  succeeded  to  the  control. 
The  copartners,  Messrs.  Obadiah  Morrill  and 
Charles  C.  Danforth,  are  natives  of  this  state,  and 
are  accounted  among  the  most  capable  and 
thoroughly  trained  insurance  men  in  thecountry. 
Mr.  Morrill  is  secretary  of  tho  following  well- 
known  companies  of  this  city :  State  Mutual, 
Home  Manufacturers  and  Trades  Mutual .  Mtna 
Mutual,  and  American  Manufacturers  Mutual. 


H.  W.  Brickett,  Fine  Groceries,  Flour, 
Grain,  etc.,  No.  158  North  Main  Street. — A  prom- 
inent and  reliable  concern  of  this  kind  in  Concord 
is  that  of  Mr.  H.  W.  Brickett.  Mr.  Brickett  is  a 
native  of  this  state  and  a  resident  of  this  city 
since  1881.  He  established  himself  on  his  own 
account  originally  in  Lowell,  Mass.,  in  1876,  but 
removed  to  this  city  six  years  subsequently  and 
began  operations  the  same  year.  The  premises 
utilized  are  large  and  commodious  and  comprise 
a  finely  appointed  store,  with  basement,  each 
25x75  feet  in  dimensions.  The  large  variety  of 
articles  embraced  in  the  stock  is  such  as  relates 
to  the  general  wants  of  the  community,  and  in- 
cludes everything  in  the  line  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries.  The  freshest  new  crop  teas  from  China 
and  Japan,  fragrant  coffees  from  Java,  Mocha  and 
Brazil,  spices,  condiments,  table  delicacies,  fresh 
creamery  butter,  cheese,  eggs,  canned  goods,  select 
brands  of  flour  will  be  found  constantly  pure  and 
fresh  iu  stock ;  also  bakers'  and  laundry  supplies, 
vegetables,  etc.  He  also  deals  very  extensively 
in  corn,  oats,  hay,  straw,  white  and  yellow 
bolted  and  unbolted  corn  and  oat  meal;  also 
buckwheat  flour,  mill  feed  such  as  bran,  shorts, 
etc.  These  goods  are  all  of  the  very  best  quality. 
The  store  is  kept  in  the  cleanest  and  neatest 
condition.  When  desired  orders  are  delivered 
free  at  residences  throughout  the  city  by  wagon. 

David  E.  Murphy,  American,  British, 
French  and  German  Dry  Goods,  No.  80  North 
Main  Street. — Of  those  engaged  in  the  dry  goods 
business  in  our  city  there  are  none  more  justly 
entitled  to  consideration  than  Mr.  David  E. 
Murphy.  His  store  has  a  double  front  and  covers 
a  space  of  25x75  feet,  and  is  fitted  up  and  provided 
with  every  facility  for  business  purposes.  In  the 
stock  will  be  found  a  full  and  complete  assort- 
ment of  staple  and  fancy  dry  goods  of  both  Ameri- 
can, British.  French  and  German  production,  em- 
bracing a  wide  range  in  the  varied  department,  of 
textile  fabrics,  including  everything  new,  fashion- 
able and  stylish  in  dress  goods,  silks,  etc.,  also 
domestics  and  cloths,  flannels,  etc.,  and  a  general 
line  of  linens,  white  goods,  laces,  trimmings,  hos- 
iery, ribbons,  gloves,  underwear  and  fancy  goods  of 
every  description.  Shawls  and  cloaks  form  a 
special  department,  in  which  is  displayed  the  lat- 
est and  most  fashionable  desirable  seasonable 
styles.  Mr.  Murphy  was  born  and  brought  up  in 
this  city  and  has  had  fifteen  years  experience  in 
the  dry  goods  trade,  and  was  formerly  with  F.  B. 
Underhill  &  Co.,  and  also  with  Hammond  & 
Thurston.  He  established  bjmself  in  business  in 
1885  and  has  since  enjoyed  a  prosperous  career. 


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CITY    OF    CONCORD. 


C.  W.  Woodward.  &  Co.,  Tailors  and  Im- 
porters, Woodward  Building,  Main  Street. — The 
inception  of  this  business  dates  back  to  1852, 
when  it  was  founded  by  Messrs.  E.  W.  Wood- 
ward &  Co.,  and  continued  by  them  with  the 
best  of  success  until  1878,  when  the  firm  became 
Woodward,  Baker  &  Co.,  changing,  two  years 
later,  to  E.  W.  Woodward  &  Son.  In  1886  Mr. 
E.  W.  Woodward  retired,  after  a  most  useful  and 
busy  commercial  career,  and  his  son,  Mr.  C.  W. 
Woodward  and  Mr.  E.  L.  Peacock  have  continued 
the  business  under  the  present  firm  name  and 
style.  The  copartners,  both  of  whom  are  natives 
of  this  city,  have  each  had  seventeen  years  ex- 
perience at  their  profession,  and  are  acknowledged 
experts  in  every  department  connected  therewith. 
The  fine  store  occupied,  which  has  an  area  of 
25x80  feet,  is  fitted  up  in  the  most  tasteful,  at- 
tractive style,  is  provided  with  the  most  approved 
modern  accommodations  and  conveniences,  and 
contains  a  superb  assortment  of  fine  fabrics  from 
the  leading  manufacturers  of  Earope  and  this 
country,  embracing  all  the  newest  and  most  fash- 
ionable designs.  A  force  of  from  twenty-five  to 
thirty  experienced  hands  are  employed,  and  the 
garments  produced  is  unrivalled  for  fine  cut, 
finish,  style,  durability  and  general  excellence. 

G.  Li.  Liovejoy,  Furnishing  Undertaker  and 
Funeral  Director,  No.  14  Pleasant  Street. — One 
of  the  best  known  undertakers  in  the  city  is  Mr. 
G.  L.  Lovejoy.  The  business  was  first  established 
by  Mr.  Joseph  Brown  as  far  back  as  1845,  and 
continued  by  that  gentleman  until  1870  when  he 
was  followed  by  Mr.  Charles  Crow,  who  was  suc- 
ceeded by  Mr.  Lovejoy  in  1883.  Mr.  Lovejoy 
has  had  quite  an  extended  experience  in  this 
calling  and  for  ten  years  was  with  Mr.  Crow. 
He  has  a  wide  reputation  of  being  one  of  the  best, 
most  careful  and  considerate  in  his  attention  to 
the  duties  of  the  vocation  in  the  city.  Mr. 
Lovejoy  furnishes  all  the  requirements  for  funerl 
als,  caskets,  coffins,  robes,  etc.,  and  takes  ful- 
charge  of  affairs  from  the  house  to  the  cemetery, 
and  so  well  are  these  duties  discharged  that  his 
services  are  always  sought  after  by  bereaved 
families  and  friends.  Mr.  Lovejoy  is  a  native  of 
Lancaster,  in  this  state.  He  has  resided  in  Con- 
cord for  more  than  thirty  years  and  is  a  gentle- 
man of  the  highest  business  capacity.  He  served 
during  the  war  in  the  3rd  New  Hampshire  Volun- 
teers from  1861  to  1 883.  He  is  a  member  of  Sturte- 
van<  Post  No.  2,  and  also  a  member  of  the  Mason- 
ic fraternity  and  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 


Eagle  Hotel,  Opposite  the  Depot. — There  is 
nothing  which  ndds  so  much  to  the  prestige  of  a 
city  as  first  class  hotel  accommodations,  and  in 
this  respect  Concord  has  gained  a  deservedly  high 
reputation.  One  of  the  most  popular  and  best 
patronized  hotels  in  this  city  is  the  Eagle,  located 
opposite  the  State  Capitol.  It  was  first  opened 


to  the  public  in  1856,  and  has  been  under  the 
management  of  Col.  J.  A.  White,  since  1871. 
The  hotel  contains  five  floors  and  abasement,  has 
a  frontage  of  100  feet  and  a  depth  of  200  feet,  and 
provides  first-class  accommodations  for  one  hun- 
dred and  fifty  guests.  The  furniture  has  been 
selected  with  great  taste,  and  the  utmost  care  lias 
been  taken  with  regard  to  the  sanitary  arrange- 
ments of  the  building.  In  the  management  of  the 
Eagle  everything  has  been  reduced  to  a  complete 
s-ystem,  and  all  modern  conveniences  and  im- 
provements are  provided  /'or  the  benefit  of  patrons, 
including  a  telegraph  office,  billiard  room  and 
barber  shop  ;  the  entire  house  is  heated  by  steam, 
lighted  by  electric  lights  on  the  ground  floor,  and 
every  room  is  supplied  with  electric  call  bells 
communicating  with  the  office.  The  cuisine  of 
the  house  leaves  nothing  to  be  desired,  and  every- 
thing of  the  best  that  the  markets  afford  is  to  be 
found  in  the  menu.  The  dining-room  is  situated 
on  the  ground  floor,  and  has  a  seating  capacity  of 
one  hundred  and  eighty  people.  A  stay  under 
its  roof  is  always  a  pleasant  experience.  Its 
terms  are  placed  at  the  rate  of  $2.50  to  $3  50  per 
day.  The  Messrs.  White,  the  proprietors,  are 
brothers,  and  natives  of  this  city,  eminently 
popular  and  successful  in  catering  to  the  wants  of 
the  traveling  public,  and  earnestly  devoted  to 
furthering  the  interests  of  their  patrons.  Mr.  J. 
A.  White  is  also  closely  identified  with  the  manu- 
facturing interests  of  the  community  as  the 
enterprising  head  of  the  Concord  Machine  Works, 
one  of  the  prominent  industries  of  the  city. 


!N".  C.  Nelson,  Watchmaker,  Jeweler  and 
Euirraver,  No.  11  School  Street  (Durgin's  Block). 
— Mr.  N.  C.  Nelson  is  a  native  of  Exeter,  N.  H., 
and  in  1851  he  migrated  to  Concord,  where  he 
has  ever  since  had  his  habitation.  For  thirty 
years  he  has  been  identifiad  with  the  trade  of 
watchmaker,  and  in  1865 started  business  on  his 
own  account,  having  previously  been  connected 
with  the  American  Watch  Co.  in  the  premises 
now  occupied  by  him  on  the  second  floor  of 
Durgin's  Block,  No.  11  School  street.  This  floor 
has  an  area  of  20x60  feet.  It  is  very  handsomely 
and  attractively  fitted  up  and  contains  a  first-class 
stock  of  watches,  clocks,  jewelry,  etc.,  of  both 
foreign  and  domestic  manufacture.  All  the 
latest  and  most  popular  novelties  in  these  lines  of 
goods  are  fully  represented,  and  there  is,  in  addi- 
tion, a  fine  display  of  solid  silver  bronzes  and 
plated  table  ware,  and  fancy  goods  manufactured 
from  the  precious  metals.  The  watchmaking 
and  repairing  department  is  under  experienced 
management.  Mr.  Nelson  is  at  all  times  pre- 
pared to  renovate,  clean  and  regulate  time- 
pieces of  every  description,  to  get  and  reset  dia- 
monds and  other  precious  stones,  and  rej  air  all 
kinds  of  jewelry.  A  specialty  is  made  of  engrav- 
ing, and  orders  are  promptly  and  satisfactorily 
carried  out. 


LACONIA. 


ONE  of  the  most  beautiful  and  picturesque  towns  of  which  New  England  can  boast  is  that 
of  Laconia,  N.  H.  Situated  on  the  banks  of  the  Winnipiseogee  River,  whose  waters  turn  the 
wheels  of  so  many  factories,  it  is  nestled  in  an  amphitheatre  of  hills  and  its  borders  are  washed  by 
Winnesquam  Lake  and  Round  Bay,  which  forms  a  portion  of  the  chain  of  lakes  of  which  the 
famous  Winnipiseogee  is  the  largest.  Its  access  to  the  lake  and  its  proximity  to  the  White  Moun- 
tains makes  it  a  most  desirable  summer  resort,  and  brings  yearly  to  the  town  a  large  number  of 


LEWIS  F.  BUSIEL  HOSIERY  MILL. 

summer  visitors,  for  which  every  convenience  and  luxury  has  been  provided  in  the  way  of  fine 
hotels  located  in  the  midst  of  the  most  charming  lake  and  mountain  scenery  and  pine  groves. 
Driving,  riding  or  boating  can  be  had  at  a  moments  notice  and  trps  are  easily  made  to  the 
mountains,  which  are  within  a  few  hours  ride  and  over  well  kept  roads.  In  skirting  the  shores 
of  Round  Bay  a  glimpse  is  caught  of  Mount  Washington,  and  Belknap  Range  is  seen  upon  the 
right.  Within  its  borders  and  but  a  few  miles  from  the  Main  Street  is  one  of  the  most  famous 
•watering  places  of  Lake  Winnipiseogee,  whose  large  and  costly  hotels  are  thronged  with  thou- 

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sands  during  the  summer  season.  The  town  is  the  shire  town  of  Belknap  County,  and  is  situ- 
ated twenty-seven  miles  from  Concord  and  one  hundred  and  two  miles  from  Boston.  There  are 
extensive  manufacturing  establishments  here,  including  car  shops  and  machine  shops  and  hosiery 
and  hosiery  yarn  mills,  which  are  fine  buildings  built  of  brick.  The  public  schools  are  all  that 


could  be  desired.  A  good  public  library  is  open  to  all  and  several  churches  of  all  denomina- 
tions, which  are  handsome  edifices,  add  to -the  beauty  of  the  town,  which  is  more  like  a  small  city 
than  any  other  town  of  its  size  in  the  State.  Nature  has  lavished  her  gifts  profusely  on  this 
favored  spot,  hills,  mountains,  lakes  and  rivers,  brooks  and  woodland  constituting  a  charming 
scene  which  makes  it  one  of  the  most  delightful  and  attractive  places  of  sojourn. 


CITY  OF  LACONIA. 


Granite  Hosiery  Mills,  Mill  street.— The 
old  established  and  representative  Granite  Hos- 
iery Mills  enjoy  the  distinction  of  being  the 
founders  of  the  power  knit  hosiery  producing 
business  in  Laconia.  Mr.  Jno.  W.  Busiel,  the 
original  proprietor,  having  commenced  to  knit 
hosiery  by  power  in  1857,  using  in  the  operation 
some  of  the  first  machines  ever  manufactured  in 
this  country.  Mr.  Jno.  W.  Busiel,  the  founder 
of  this  business,  was  earlier  a  manufac- 
turer of  woollen  yarns,  supplying  many  of  the 
makers  of  hand  knit  goods  throughout  the  coun- 
try, and  the  establishment  has  always  continued 
this  department.  In  1874  Mr.  Busiel  died,  and 
the  business  has  since  been  continued  by  his  three 
sons  Jno.  T.,  Chas.  A.  and  Frank  E. ,  under  the  firm 
name  of  Jno.  W.  Busiel  &  Co.  During  the  pres- 
regirne  many  improvements  have  been  inaugu- 
rated and  large  additions  made  to  the  facilities. 
Among  their  many  productions  they  have  ac- 
quired an  enviable  reputation  for  their  perfect 
foot  stocking  (controlling  as  they  do,  the  patents 
on  the  same),  which  is  considered  one  of  the  best 
stockings  in  the  market,  and  is  a  great  favorite 
with  the  trade  generally.  The  premises  occupied 
by  this  popular  concern  comprise  six  commodious 
buildings  consisting  of  main  mill  37x100  with 
annexes  of  dry  house,  office  and  seanring  room, 
finishing  mill,  picker  house  and  store  room. 
The  works  are  known  as  a  seven  sett  mill  and  are 
supplied  with  all  the  modern  machinery,  tools 
and  appliances  known  to  the  trade,  the  motive 
power  being  supplied  by  two  powerful  turbine 
wheels,  altogether  constituting  one  of  the  largest 
establishments  of  its  kind  in  the  state.  Three 
hundred  operatives  are  employed  with  an  average 
monthly  pay  roll  of  from  $6,000  to  $7,000.  while 
the  daily  output  is  five  hundred  dozen  pairs.  A 
special  feature  is  made  of  woollen  hosiery  for 
ladies,  gents,  misses  and  children,  including  bicy- 
cle hose  and  other  fancy  requirements,  in  fact 
nearly  every  feature  in  stockings  called  for  by  the 
trade.  The  selling  agents  of  the  company  are 
Messrs  Hhreve  &  Adams,  of  New  York,  through 
whom  the  goods  are  distributed  in  all  the  prom- 
inent cities  in  the  Union.  The  members  of  the 
firm  are  natives  of  this  state  and  long  residents 
of  Laconia,  where  they  are  highly  respected 
and  popular  in  both  social  and  business  circles. 
Messrs.  Jno.  and  Chas.  Busiel  are  ex-members 
of  the  State  Legislature,  while  the  latter  is  also 
president  of  the  Lake  Shore  Railroad. 


\Vinnipiseogee  Hosiery  Mills,  Frank 
P.  Holt,  Proprietor. — This  popular  and  progres- 
sive concern  was  founded  originally  by  the  firm 
of  Minchin  &  Holt,  and  in  1879  Mr.  Holt  acquired 
the  entire  business,  since  which  time  the  house 
has  largely  increased  its  popularity  in  the  trade 
under  the  style  and  title  of  the  Winnipisseogee 
Hosiery  Mills.  The  plant  comprises  five  substantial 
buildings,  including  the  main  mill  comprising 
three  stories,  basement,  and  attic,  45x84  feet  in  di- 
mensions, with  annexes  of  dye  house,  picker  room, 
wheel  house,and  boiler  house.  The  works  are  known 
as  a  six  sett  mill, and  the  motive  power  is  furnished 
by  two  large  turbine  wheels.  About  two  hundred 
operatives  are  employed,  with  a  monthly  pay  roll 
amounting  to  from  $5,000  to  $6,000.  The  pro- 
ducts comprise  an  unusually  extensive  variety  of 
ladies',  gents',  misses'  and  children's  woollen  and 
merino  hosiery,  from  the  lowest  to  the  highest 
grades,  and  including  every  variety  called  for  by 
the  trade.  The  facilities  of  this  reliable  house  are 
unrivalled.  The  selling  agents  are  Messrs.  W.  H. 
!  Tailer  &  Co.,  of  New  York,  with  branch  offices  at 
I  Philadelphia  and  Chicago.  The  proprietor,  Mr. 
;  Frank  P.  Holt,  is  a  native  of  Chelmsford,  Mass.,- 
|  but  has  resided  in  Laconia  for  the  past  fifteen 
years. 

4  G.  H.  Tilton,  Manufacturer  of  Woollen 
Hosiery. — With  the  advantage  of  a  life  time  of 
practical  experience  the  subject  of  the  present 
sketch,  Mr.  G.  H.  Tilton,  founded  his  present 
enterprise  in  1885,  and  has  reared  and  secured  a- 
distinct  popularity,  as  well  as  a  large  and  perma- 
nent patronage.  His  plant  having  a  capacity  of 
a  two  sett  mill  is  24x100  feet  in  dimensions,  with 
annex  of  boarding,  pressing  and  drying  room, 
28x50  feet  in  dimensions.  Seventy-five  opera-' 
tives  are  employed  and  the  productions 
of  the  works  comprise  ladies',  men's,  misses' 
and  children's  woollen  hosiery  of  a  variety 

|  of  grades,  the  capacity  being  one  hundred  and 
fifty  dozen  daily.  Mr.  Tilton's  father  was  long 
associated  as  partner  with  Mr.  J.  W.  Busiel,  the 
pioneer  manufacturer  or  hosiery  in  Laconia,  and 
in  whose  service  Mr.  G.  H.  Tilton  received  much 
of  his  earlier  education  in  the  trade.  The  selling 
agents  of  the  house  are  Messrs.  W.  H.  Tailer  & 
Co.,  of  New  York,  with  branch  houses  at  Phila- 
delphia and  Chicago,  and  by  whom  the  popular 
output  is  distributed  through  all  the  important 
business  centres  of  the  country. 

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White  Mountain  Mills,  Manufacturers  of 
Woollen  and  Merino  Hosiery  and  Underwear ; 
Lewis  F.  Busiel,  Proprietor. — As  a  factor  among 
the  industrial  enterprises  of  Laconia  which  have 
been  so  largely  instrumental  in  developing  the 
commercial  resources  of  the  town,  the  White 
Mountain  Mill,  of  which  Mr.  Lewis  F.  Bnsiel  is  the 
enterprising  proprietor,  stands  well  in  the  fore- 
front, having  not  only  been  one  of  the  oldest 
manufacturers  in  the  town,  but  also  enjoying  the 
indisputable  honor  of  having  been  the  pioneer 
producer  of  machine  made  hosiery  not  only  in 
Laconia  but  in  this  country,  and  consequently  in 
the  entire  world,  his  enterprise  in  this  direction 
having  been  the  forerunner  of  a  complete  revo- 
lutionization  of  the  method  of  producing  woollen 
fabrics.  After  having  acquired  a  thorough  prac- 
tical experience  in  the  business  Mr.  Busiel  estab- 
lished his  original  works  in  1853,  and  commenced 
the  manufacture  of  woollen  yarn  of  a  variety  of 
grades,  these  goods  at  this  time  being  in  large 
domand  for  the  making  of  hand-knit  fabrics. 
Two  years  later  he  introduced,  and  commenced 
the  operation  of  the  first  practical  power 
machines  ever  constructed,  and  so  placed  on  the 
market  the  original  power  made  hosiery.  In  1873 
Mr.  Busiel  added  machinery  for  making  woollen 
and  merino  underwear,  and  has  since  that  date 
made  these  goods  an  important  feature  in  his 
productions.  In  1878  he  introduced  the  latest 
improved  Aikea  Machines  for  the  purpose  of 
making  hosiery,  contrasting  favorably  with  the 
finest  imported  goods,  and  his  success  in  this 
direction  has  resulted  in  his  largely  superceding 
foreign  productions  in  tbis  country.  He  built  his 
present  mill  in  1855  and  at  that  time  it  was 
looked  upon  as  a  model  establishment,  and  he 
has  since  introduced  many  improvements  and 
inaugurated  many  changes.  The  plant  is  com- 
pletely equipped  at  the  present  time  with  all  the 
most  modern  labor-saving  machinery,  tools  and 
appliances  known  to  the  trade,  and  operated  by  a 
powerful  improved  turbine  wheel.  .Seventy-five 
skilled  operatives  find  constant  employment  with 
a  monthly  pay  roll  of  from  $1,000  to $1,500.  The 
capacity  of  the  works  is  from  twenty-five  to 
fifty  dozen  shirts  and  drawers,  and  from  seventy- 
five  to  one  hundred  dozen  hosiery  daily.  He 
gives  his  personal  supervision  to  each  and  every 
process  of  consi ruction,  and  this  careful  attention 
and  oversight  is  amply  repaid  in  the  wide  popu- 
larity accorded  his  productions.  Messrs.  Porter 
Bros.,  of  New  York  and  Boston,  are  the  selling 
agents  of  the  concern  by  whom  the  output  of  this 
progressive  house  is  distributed  among  the  large 
jobbers  of  the  country.  Mr.  Busiel  is  a  native 
of  this  town,  and  having  resided  in  Laconia  for 
the  past  forty  years  he  is  completely  identified 
wjth  the  rise  and  best  interests  of  the  town,  and 
to  his  energy,  foresight  and  ambition,  as  well  as 
to  his  correct  and  practical  business  methods  may, 
be  properly  attributed  the  large  measure  of  suc- 
cess which  has  attended  his  unremitting  efforts. 


Bartlett  &  Doak,  Manufacturers  of  Chil- 
dren's and  Misses'  Shoes. — This  well-known  and 
progressive  house  is  one  of  the  oldest  of  the  Lynn 
manufacturers  of  shoes,  having  been  founded  in 
that  city  ai>out  the  year  1850.  The  business  was 
removed  to  this  town  in  1884,  and  was  at  first 
located  in  the  old  Belnap  Mill,  but  about  a  year 


since  removed  to  their  new  works,  the  same  having 
been  built  specially  for  them  by  the  Laconia  Car 
Co.  This  substantial  and  modernly  constructed 
building  comprises  three  stories  and  basement, 
each  40x135  feet  in  dimensions  and  to  which  50 
additional  feet  in  length  has  recently  been  added, 
necessitated  by  the  requirements  for  increased 
facilities,  consequent  upon  the  large  augmenta- 
tion in  volume  of  patronage.  The  works  are 
completely  equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved 
labor  saving  machinery,  tools  and  appliances 
known  to  the  trade,  while  the  power  supplied  and 
required  to  run  the  works  equals  30  horse  power 
in  capacity.  About  three  hundred  skilled 
operatives  are  employed,  with  a  monthly  pay  roll 
aggregating  $6,000.  Only  children's  and  misses' 
shoes  are  produced,  while  a  leading  specialty  is 
made  of  school  and  fine  kid  shoes.  The  capacity 
of  the  hoxise  reaches  the  large  figure  of  nearly 
2,000  pairs  daily.  The  patronage  of  the  concern 
is  confined  to  large  jobbers  exclusively,  and 
through  them  their  reliable  goods  are  distributed 
over  the  entire  United  States.  Messrs.  Bartlett 
&  Doak  are  both  gentlemen  widely  known  in 
financial  as  well  as  commercial  circles,  but  being 
in  mature  years  the  conduct  of  their  manufactory 
is  left  entirely  in  the  handsof  their  able  manager, 
Mr.  E.  A.  Chandler,  who  has  had  supreme  control 
of  this  department  for  the  past  ten  years.  Har- 
ing  devoted  his  entire  business  life  to  the  practi- 
cal details  of  this  craft,  he  has  proved  himself  as. 
most  eminently  adapted  to  the  supervision  of  so 
extensive  a  manufactory.  A  branch  of  the  works 
is  located  at  Plymouth,  this  state,  which  is  under 
1he  management  of  the  firm  of  Austin  &  Chan- 
dler. 


Warren  D.  Hnse,  Circular  Eibhed  Knit- 
ting Machines,  etc. — This  business  was  founded  in 
1879  by  the  present  proprietor,  who  commenced 
in  a  comparatively  small  way  but  by  the  adoption 
of  improved  devices  and  modern  machinery,  and 
the  exercise  of  progressive  ideas  realized,  the  busi- 
ness has  gradually  but  steadily  increased  until  at 
the  present  writing  it  has  assumed  proportions  of 
which  the  enterprising  proprietor  may  justly  take 
large  credit  for.  The  plant  comprises  the  main 
building  of  two  stories  30x70  feet  in  dimensions, 
with  annexes  of  pipe  shop,  blacksmith  shop,  and 
pattern  shop.  A  10  horse  power  engine  furnishes 
fhe  requisite  motive  power,  and  the  works  are 
fully  equipped  with  all  the  necessary  adjuncts  toa 
first-class  machine  shop.  From  twenty  to  thirty 
experienced  workmen  are  em  ployed,  and  the  aggre- 
gate monthly  pay  roll  reaches  the  sum  of  $1,200. 
The  specialty  of  the  house  is  the  manufacture  of 
circular  ribbed  knitting  machines  of  all  kinds, 
although  any  required  style  of  machine  can  be 
equally  well  and  promptly  produced.  A  depart- 
ment is  devoted  to  gas  and  steam  fitting,  while 
general  repairing  and  piping  is  a  feature  of  the 
establishment.  Lathfs  and  yacht  engines  are 
made  to  order,  and  altogether  a  large  business  is 
done,  the  trade  extending  to  all  parts  of  the 
United  States,  and  constantly  increasing  in  vol- 
ume. Mr.  Huse,  although  a  native  of  Vermont, 
has  resided  in  New  Hampshire  a  greater  portion 
of  his  life,  and  in  Laconia  for  many  years  past. 
He  is  prominently  identified  with  the  commercial 
prosperity  of  the  town,  and  foremost  in  all  meas- 
ure for  this  end. 


CITY  OF  KEENE. 


THE  present  City  of  Keene  was  one  of  the  original  Massachusetts  grants,  made  in  accordance 
with  a  vote  of  the  general  court  of  that  province  in  July,  1733.  Some  settlements  were  made, 
and  a  fort  built  soon  after,  but  the  town  was  abandoned  in  1746,  in  consequence  of  the  atrocities 
of  Canadian  Indians,  and  not  again  occupied  until  1750.  The  settlement  of  the  province  line 
determined  the  township  to  be  within  the  limits  of  New  Hampshire  ;  and  a  petition,  dated  Feb- 
ruary 2,  1753,  was  addressed  to  the  governor  asking  to  have  the  grant  confirmed,  and  the  town- 
ship chartered.  Their  request  was  granted,  the  town  being  incorporated  April  II,  1753,  and 
named  by  the  governor  in  honor  of  Sir  Benjamin  Keene,  an  English  baronet. 

The  main  street  was  originally  laid  out  but  four  rods  wide,  and  the  city  owes  a  debt  of  grati- 
tude to  the  proprietors,  who,  at  a  meeting  held  September  30,  1736,  voted  to  widen  it,  giving  the 
proprietors  of  the  lots  on  the  west  side  four  rods  wide  on  the  rear  of  their  lots,  they  surrendering 
four  rods  in  front,  thus  making  a  beautiful  street  eight  rods  in  width,  which  has  always  been  the 

admiration  of  visitors.  Ample  grounds  have  been 
kept  around  many  of  the  residences,  which  avoids 
that  crowded  and  irregular  appearance  that  mars  so 
many  of  our  New  England  cities. 

The  north-east  corner  of  the  town  was  set  off  Sep- 
tember 27,  1787,  united  with  portions  of  Gilsum, 
Stoddard  and  Parkersfield,  and  incorporated  into 
the  town  of  Sullivan.  Another  portion  was  set  off 
from  the  east  side  December  9,  1812,  united  with 
portions  of  Parkersfield  and  Marlborough,  and 
incorporated  into  the  town  of  Roxbury. 

Col.   Isaac  Wyman,   of  Keene,  was  Lieutenant- 
Colonel  in  the  first  regiment  under  Gen.  Stark,  in 
1775,  unt^  appointed  Colonel  in  July,  1776.     Among 
other  prominent   Revolutionary  men  were  Samuel 
Wetherbee,    Davis    Harlett,  and  William  Timothy 
and  Benjamin  Ellis,  all  of  whom  held  commissions 
and  did  good  service  in  the  field. 
The  township  had  a  steady  and  a  healthy  growth,  and,  to  keep  pace  with  the  growing  ten- 
dency of  the  times,  was  in  June,    1874,  chartered  as  a  city,  its  territory  embracing  the  entire 
limits  of  the  town,  an  area  of  about  six  miles  square. 

The  city  is  situated  in  the  centre  of  a  broad  and  fertile  valley,  once  the  bottom  of  a  primeval 
lake.  The  valley  is  surrounded  on  all  sides  by  lofty  ranges  of  timber,  covered  hills,  affording 
natural  barriers,  which  serve  to  shield  this  charming  valley  from  the  chilling  blasts  of  winter,  as 
well  as  to  temper  the  heats  of  summer.  The  varied  scenery  of  this  valley,  afforded  by  hill,  dale, 
mountain,  ravine  and  forest,  when  clothed  in  the  verdure  of  summer,  together  with  numerous 
well-built  roads,  neat  farm-houses,  elegant  mansions,  beautiful  groves  and  meandering  brooks, 
renders  this  locality  most  delightful. 

Keene  has  been  noted  for  many  years  as  a  prominent  manufacturing  point,  its  railroad  facil- 
ities and  excellent  water-power  being  such  as  to  invite  all  classes  of  manufacturing  to  the  town. 

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214  CITY    OF    KEENE. 


In  its  social  aspects,  its  educational  advantages,  its  healthy  climate,  beauty  of  location,  and  all 
that  tends  to  make  up  an  attractive  place  of  residence,  either  for  summer  guests  or  for  a  perma- 
nent home,  few  towns  can  compare  with  it.  • 

Its  railroad  facilities  are  of  the  very  best  and  most  desirable  character,  communication 
being  had  with  the  outside  world  by  three  different  railway  lines.  The  Cheshire  Railroad  is  one 
of  the  principal  thoroughfares  leading  north,  and  west  from  Boston.  The  road  operated  by  this 
company  is  sixty-four  miles  in  length,  and  runs  from  Fitchburg,  Mass. ,  to  Bellows  Falls,  Vt.  At 
the  former  place  it  connects  with  the  Fitchburg  Railroad  for  Boston,  and  at  the  latter  with  the 
Central  Vermont  for  the  interior  of  the  state,  Canada  and  with  the  steamers  plying  on  the  great 
lakes.  At  the  same  place  connection  is  also  made  with  the  Rutland  Railroad,  and  subsequently 
with  the  Delaware  and  Hudson  Railroad  line  to  Troy,  Albany  and  the  West.  From  Keene  to 
Boston  the  Cheshire  line  is  one  hour  quicker  than  any  other  route,  the  running  time  being  but 
three  hours.  From  Worcester  and  Providence  to  all  Canadian  points  this  line  offers  twenty-eight 
miles  less  travel  and  faster  trains.  The  principal  offices  of  the  road  are  located  in  the  depot 
building  at  Keene. 

The  Ashuelot  Railroad  forms  a  junction  with  the  Cheshire  at  this  point,  furnishing  a  route 
through  the  Ashuelot  valley,  and  making  connections  with  roads  leading  into  central  Massachu- 
setts and  the  West.  The  Manchester  and  Keene  Railroad  intersects  with  the  Lowell  and  Nashua 
at  Greenfield,  and  furnishes  a  direct  line  from  Keene  to  Nashua,  and  from  thence  by  way  of 
Lowell  to  Boston.  It  also  intersects  with  the  Peterboro  and  Hillsboro  Railroad  at  Hancock 
Junction,  and  furnishes  a  direct  route  from  Keene  to  Concord. 

Keene  is  distant  by  rail  from  Boston  92  miles ; 
from  Burlington  142  miles ;  from  Springfield  74 
miles ;  from  Fitchburg  42  miles  ;  from  Worces- 
ter 60  miles,  and  from  New  York  210  miles. 

The  city  has  a  population  of  about  8,000 
inhabitants.  It  is  finely  and  substantially  built 
and  its  five  principal  streets — Main,  Roxbury, 
Washington,  Court  and  West — entering  Central 
Square,  divide  the  city  into  as  many  wards. 
Central  Square  contains  about  one  and  one- 
half  acres,  and  is  surrounded  on  all  sides  by 

fine    business    blocks.       In   the   centre   of  the 

CHESHIRE  HOUSE.  .-,-,,        ,      ,     ,          ,      •         ,  •   , 

square  is  a  beautifully  shaded  park,  in  which 

stands  a  handsome  soldiers'  monument,  erected  in  1872  at  a  cost  of  $7,000.  Its  design  is  a 
granite  base  surmounted  by  the  bronze  figure  of  a  soldier  with  arms  at  rest.  Among  the 
imposing  buildings  situated  on  the  square  are  the  Court  House,  City  Hall,  one  of  the  High 
School  buildings,  several  church  edifices,  the  Cheshire  House,  and  most  of  the  banks  and 
largest  stores. 

The  manufacturing  interests  of  Keene  are  of  special  importance  to  its  growth  and  future 
prosperity,  and  have  given  the  city  an  extended  reputation.  The  waters  of  the  Ashuelot  are 
utilized  in  turning  the  wheels  of  numerous  industrial  establishments,  the  products  of  which 
include  furniture,  water-wheels,  wood-working  machinery,  flannels,  boots  and  shoes  and  various 
patented  articles. 

As  a  commercial  point  Keene  possesses  great  advantages,  being  the  natural  distributing 
point  for  all  the  surrounding  country.  Its  numerous  stores  are  in  the  main  large  and  attractive, 
keeping  full  and  complete  assortments  of  dry  goods,  groceries,  meats  and  provisions,  boots  and 
shoes,  watches  and  jewelry,  drugs  and  medicines,  with  other  necessaries,  and  its  merchants  are 
reliable  and  responsible,  many  of  them  doing  a  fine  jobbing  trade  in  addition  to  a  large  retail 
business. 

There  are  seven  monetary  institutions  in  Keene,  four  National  and  three  Savings  Banks. 
All  are  in  a  sound  condition,  conservative  in  policy,  and  prominently  identified  with  the  material 
welfare  and  future  progress  of  the  community. 

The  public  schools  of  the  city  are  naturally  a  source  of  pride  to  every  citizen,  being  under 


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the  most  competent  management  and  standing  among  the  first  in  the  State.  The  High  Schoo1 
building  on  Winter  street,  near  Central  Square,  was  erected  in  1876,  at  a  cost  of  $50,000,  and  is 
one  of  the  finest  and  most  imposing  structures  in  the  city.  It  is  buHt  of  brick,  with  brown  stone 
trimmings,  52x92  feet,  five  stories  high,  including  basement,  and  is  surmounted  by  a  tower  over 
the  main  entrance  127  feet  high.  It  contains  a  fine  hall  52x58  feet,  capable  of  seating  500 
people.  The  interior  is  furnished  with  ash  and  walnut,  in  the  best  manner,  and  provided  with 
gas  and  aqueduct  water  on  every  floor.  It  is  well  ventilated,  heated  by  steam,  and  will  seat  300 
pupils.  In  addition  to  the  High  School  proper,  there  are  four  grammar  schools  of  the  first, 
second  and  third  grades,  kept  in  the  building.  A  thorough  classical  and  English  course  is 
afforded  to  all  pupils.  Union  district,  which  comprises  the  city  proper,  is  divided  into  eight 
primary,  six  secondary,  seven  grammar  and  one  high  school.  The  schools  not  belonging  to  the 
Union  district  are  ten  in  number. 

Like  all  New  England  towns  Keene  is  well  provided  with  churches.  These  are  as  follows : 
First  Congregational  Church,  Central  Square  ;  Second  Congregational,  Court  street ;  Baptist, 
Court  street ;  St.  James  Episcopal,  West  street  ;  Methodist,  Court  street  ;  Roman  Catholic, 
Mulboro  street ;  Unitarian,  Main  street.  The  First  Congregational  Church  is  the  oldest  in  the 
city,  its  history  dating  back  to  1784. 

The  system  of  Water  Works  in  Keene  is  equal  to  that  of  any  city  in  the  country.  The 
sources  of  supply  are  granite  Lake  and  Beech  Hill  Reservoir,  making  together  a  reserve  of 
62,000,0x30  gallons.  Its  force  is  sufficient  to  throw  water  over  any  dwelling  in  the  city,  and  it  is 
used  for  propelling  machinery  for  light  manufacturing. 

The  city  is  provided  with  a  Public  Library,  containing  over  5,000  volumes  ;  an  Invalid's  Home, 
free  to  the  destitute  and  worthy ;  a  battalion  of  militia  ;  a  post  of  the  G.  A.  R ;  two  Masonic 
lodges,  a  chapter,  council  andcommandery  ;  a  lodge  and  an  encampment  of  Odd  Fellows  ;  a  lodge 
of  the  United  Order  of  the  Golden  Cross  ;  lodges  of  the  Royal  Arcanum,  Good  Templars,  etc. 
The  residence  as  well  as  business  portion  of  the  town  is  very  attractive,  and  on  every  hand  one 
meets  unmistakable  signs  of  enterprise,  culture  and  refinement. 


CITY  OF  KEENE. 


F.  C.  Hardy,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods,  No.  2 
Bank  Block. — A  leading  and  most  successful 
exponent  of  the  dry  and  fancy  goods  trade  in 
Keene  is  Mr.  F.  C.  Hardy,  of  No.  2  Bank  Block. 
Mr.  Hardy  founded  his  business  about  twelve 
years  ago,  and  from  the  first  made  it  his  aim  to 
keep  none  but  the  best  and  most  reliable  goods, 
in  consequence  of  which  he  has  met  with  a  most 
grati flying  response  from  an  appreciative  public. 
The  business,  which  is  both  wholesale  and  retail, 
is  extensive  and  influential,  and  each  year  brings 
a  steady  and  healthy  growth,  the  result  of  the 
able  and  enterprising  manner  in  which  the  affairs 
of  the  concern  are  managed.  The  spacious  sales- 
room occupied  has  an  area  of  20x60  feet,  is  fitted 
up  in  the  most  attractive  style,  and  every  conve- 
nience and  facility  is  present  for  the  prompt 
handling  of  business,  and  accommodation  of 
customers.  The  proprietor  deals  in  every  descrip- 
tion of  foreign  and  domestic  dry  goods,  fancy 
goods  and  notions.  Three  competent  clerks  are 
employed.  Mr.  Hardy  is  untiring  in  his  efforts 
to  please  those  who  favor  him  with  their  patron- 
age, and  places  at  their  disposal  all  the  freshest 
and  choicest  novelties  in  each  line,  and  quotes 
prices  which  are  thoroughly  metropolitan  in  their 
moderation.  He  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire, 
is  a  gentleman  of  strict  integrity  and  sterling 
personal  worth. 

Boston  Branch  Grocery,  Wholesale  and 
Retail  Grocers,  Warreu's  Block,  Washington 
Street. — This  enterprise  was  inaugurated  in  1878 
by  the  present  proprietor,  Mr.  F.  Beal,  and  from 
the  outset  acquiiing  increased  popularity  and 
custom  with  each  incoming  year.  The  ppacions 
premises  occupied  consist  of  a  store  and  basement, 
each  25x80  feet  in  dimensions,  and'  two  commo- 
dions  store  houses,  the  latter  located  near  the  rail- 
road. The  salesroom  is  handsomely  fitted  up, 
provided  with  all  necessary  conveniences,  and  a 
most  attractive  and  inviting  air  pervades  the  en- 
tire premises.  Mr.  Beal  carries  an  extensive 
stock,  and  transacts  a  thriving  business  in  every- 
thing pertaining  to  the  staple  and  fancy  grocery 
trade,  including  the  finest  brands  of  teas  and 
coffees,  which  are  made  a  specialty  of,  also  spices, 
•sugars,  cereals,  canned  goods,  table  delicacies, 
jellies,  pickles,  etc.,  and  Taylor's  best  flour,  for 
which  the  house  holds  the  agency.  A  staff  of 
four  experienced  clerks  are  employed.  The  low- 
est prices  prevail,  and  the  best  of  value  is  guar- 
anteed. Mr.  Beal  is  a  native  of  Rockland,  Mas- 
sachusetts, and  was  formerly  connected  with  the 
Union  Co.,  acting  for  a  number  of  years  as  buyer. 

"Wm.  G.  Hall,  Dry  Goods,  Notions,  Hosiery, 
White    Goods,    etc. — This  admirably  conducted 
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and  reliable  store  was  established  in  September, 
1880,  and  from  the  inception  of  the  business  Mr. 
Hall  has  enjoyed  a  large  and  prosperous  patronage, 
the  general  excellence  of  the  goods  handled  and 
the  close  attention  paid  to  the  wants  of  customers 
being  the  special  features  contributing  to  his  suc- 
cess. The  premises  occupied  for  business  pur- 
poses comprise  a  fine  20x80  foot  store  and  base- 
ment, and  an  extensive  and  well  selected  stock  is 
constantly  carried,  embracing  elegant  dress  fabrics 
and  trimmings  in  great  variety,  beautiful  shawls 
and  suits,  novelties  in  neckwear,  corsets  and  lace 
goods,  gloves,  hosiery,  notions  and  small  wares, 
white  goods,  linens,  sheetings,  towelings,  ging- 
hams, cottons  and  calicos,  while  some  half  a  dozen 
competent  and  polite  clerks  attend  to  the  wants 
of  patrons,  and  the  trade  of  the  house,  which 
extends  all  over  the  city  and  environs,  is  exceed- 
ingly large.  » 

Murdick  &  Lord,  Manufacturers  of  Fine 
Confectioneries  and  Ice  Cream,  No.  23  Roxbury 
Street. — This  is  a  young  house,  the  business 
having  been  inaugurated  on  March  23,  1887. 
The  members  of  the  firm  bring  an  extended 
experience  to  bear  upon  their  operations,  and  by 
liberal  business  methods  have  already  acquired 
an  influential  first-class  patronage.  Employing 
four  experienced  assistants  the  firm  manufacture 
ice  cream  and  confectionery  of  every  description, 
using  only  the  best  materials  in  the  production, 
and  the  goods  turned  out  by  them  are  noted  for 
their  purity,  superior  flavors,  wholesomeness,  and 
general  excellence.  The  premises  occupied  com- 
prise a  manufacturing  department,  salesroom  and 
ice  cream  parlor,  the  latter  being  fitted  up  in  the 
most  tasteful,  attractive  style.  The  members  of 
the  firm,  Messrs.  O.  P.  Murdick  and  E.  H.  Lord, 
are  both  from  Autland,  Vt. 

M.  V.  B.  Clark,  Fancy  and  Staple  Grocer- 
ies, Roxbury  Street,  Opposite  Post-OfBce. — This 
business  was  originated  in  1880  by  the  present 
proprietor,  and  conducted  by  him  with  unabated 
energy  and  success  up  to  the  present  time.  The 
salesroom  occupied  has  an  area  of  25x60  feet,  is 
commodious,  attractively  fitted  up,  provided  with 
every  available  facility,  and  arranged  with  special 
view  to  the  prosecution  of  a  large  and  flourishing 
trade.  This  excellent  salesroom  is  filled  to  its 
utmost  capacity  with  an  extensive  stock  of  fancy 
and  staple  groceries  of  every  description,  embrac- 
ing the  choicest  teas,  coffees,  spices,  family  flour, 
canned  goods,  dairy  produce,  fruits  and  vege- 
tables, etc.  The  goods  are  all  selected  by  Mr. 
Clark  from  the  leading  sources  of  manufacture 
and  production.  Mr.  Clark  is  a  native  of  Ludlow. 
Vermont,  but  has  long  lived  in  Keene 


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217 


G.  H.  Aldrich  &  Sou,  Insurance,  No.  6 
Bridj-mairs  Block. — Few  features  of  progress 
introduced  within  a  century  have  rendered  more 
service  to  society  than  the  beneficent  element 
insurance,  while  as  a  factor  in  the  development  of 
industry,  commerce  and  trade  its  influence  for  good 
is  virtually  incalculable.  A  leading  and  responsible 
firm  engaged  in  this  line  in  Keene  is  that  of  G. 
W.  Aldrich  &  Son,  general  insurance  agents, 
whose  spacious  and  elegant  office  is  situated  in 
Bridgmau's  Block,  and  than  whom  none  the 
business  hereabout  maintain  a  higher  standing  as 
none  enjoy  a  larger  share  of  public  favor  and  con- 
fidence, numbering  among  their  clientele  many  of 
the  solid  citizens  in  the  community,  while  their 
patronage  is  very  extensive  and  affords  evidence 
of  constant  increase.  This  well  known  and 
prospt-rous  firm  was  established  in  1877,  and  from 
the  first  they  have  enjoyed  a  very  substantial  and 
flattering  measure  of  popular  favor.  They  trans- 
act a  general  insurance  business,  representing 
some  of  the  foremost  companies  iu  the  world, 
among  others  the  following  stable  and  reliable 
institutions  ;  New  Hampshire  Insurance  Co.  stock, 
Manchester  ;  Granite  State  Insurance  Co.  stock; 
Portsmouth;  Guaranty  Insurance  Co.  stock, 
Great  Falls;  Mascoma  Insurance  Co.  stock, 
Lebanon;  Manufacturers  and  Merchants  Mutual 
Insurance  Co.,  of  N.  H.,  Concord ;  Home  Manufac- 
turers and  Traders  Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  Con- 
cord ;  State  Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  Concord  ;  Con- 
cord Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  Concord  ;  ^Etna  Mutual 
Insurance  Co.,  Concord  ;  Dover  Mutual  Insurance 
Co., Dover  ;  Exeter  Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  Exeter; 
Brlkuap  County  Mutual  Insurance  Co.,  Til  ton  ; 
American  Manufacturers  Mutual,  Concord.  N. 
H.;  Life  and  Accident:  Travelers  Insurance  Co.. 
Hartford,  Conn.;  Steam  Boiler  Insurance;  while 
they  also  negotiate  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage, 
insurance  on  dwellings  and  household  furniture 
being  a  specialty,  and  altogether  a  large  and 
flourishing  business  is  transacted.  Messrs.  G.  H. 
and  H.  C.  Aldrich,  father  and  son  respectively, 
who  are  both  natives  of  this  city,  are  gentlemen 
of  sterling  integrity  as  well  as  men  of  energy, 
sagacity  and  excellent  business  qualities,  and 
stand  high  in  the  community. 


M.  Armstrong,  Plumber  and  Dealer  in 
Stoves,  lianges,  Gas  Fixtures,  etc.,  Opposite  Post- 
Office. — There  is  not  perhaps  within  the  entire 
range  of  the  mechanical  arts  any  branch  in  which 
such  steady  and  marked  progress  has  been  made 
of  late  years  as  in  plumbing  and  kindred 
branches,  the  advance  made  in  this  line,  notably 
in  all  that  pertains  to  sanitary  work,  being  among 
the  features  of  the  times.  One  of  the  leading 
exponents  of  the  art  in  this  town  is  M.  Arm- 
strong, plumber  and  dealer  in  stoves,  ranges  and 
housekeeeping  goods,  whose  well  known  and 
popular  emporium  is  desirably  located  just  oppo- 
site tne  po^t -office,  and  who  enjoys  an  excellent 
reputation  for  skill  and  reliability  in  his  line,  as 
well  as  for  first-class  goods  and  upright  dealing, 
while  purchaser  and  patron  may  at  all  times 
rely  upon  getting  a  very  superior  article,  first- 
class  work  and  satisfactory  treatment  in  this  well 
ordered  and  thriving  establishment.  Mr.  Arm- 
strong, who  is  a  native  of  Montpelier,  Vt.,  but  a 
resident  of  Keene  'many  years,  is  a  practical  and 
expert  workman  himself,  with  long  and  thorough 


experience  in  the  exercise  of  his  art.  Being  a 
man  of  push  and  enterprise  as  well  as  skill,  he 
started  in  business  on  his  own  account  here  in 
April,  1873,  and  soon  established  himself  in 
popular  favor.  The  premises  occupied  for  busi- 
ness purposes  comprise  two  25x60  foot  floors  and 
1  asement,  with  commodious  storehouse  attached, 
and  a  heavy  and  fine  stock  is  carried,  including 
stoves  and  ranges  of  all  kinds,  tin  and  sheet-iron 
ware,  kitchen  utensils,  household  specialties, 
hollow  ware,  library  lamps,  gas  fixtures, 
plumbers'  materials  and  kindred  articles. 
Twelve  skilled  and  reliable  hands  are  employed 
while  two  teams  are  in  regular  service, plumbing, 
gas  fitting,  roofing  and  jobbing  being  executed  in 
the  most  expeditious  manner,  and  making  a  speci- 
alty of  Crawford  Ranges  and  Walker  Parlor 
Stoves,  and  altogether  a  large  and  flourishing 
business  is  done. 


Laton  Martin,  Livery  Stable,  Office  and 
Stable  Next  Door  to  City  Hotel. — A  veritable  old 
land  mark  in  its  line  in  this  city  is  tbe  well 
known  and  admirably  conducted  livery  stable  of 
Latin  Martin,  eligably  located  next  to  the  City 
Hotel,  which  for  nearly  thirty-five  years  has 
maintained  an  enduring  hold  on  popular  favor, 
and  fully  eustains  to-day  its  old-time  repu- 
tation for  excellent  service  and  liberal  and 
honorable  dealing  ;  being  in  all  respects  one  of 
the  leading,  largest  and  best  equipped  establish- 
ments of  the  kind  in  the  state,  as  well  as  the 
oldest,  while  its  patronage  is  at  once  large, 
prosperous  and  permanent.  Mr.  Martin,  who  is 
a  gentleman  well  past  the  meridian  of  life,  but 
active,  vigorous  and  devoted  to  his  business,  was 
born  at  Richmond,  N.  H.,  but  has  resided  in 
Keene  since  early  boyhood,  and  is  one  of  the 
staunchest  and  most  respected  citizens  in  the 
community.  He  established  this  flourishing 
enterprise  iu  1853,  having  prior  to  this  period 
from  1833  to  1848  been  engaged  in  running 
freight  teams  to  Boston,  and  from  the  inception 
of  the  venture  to  the  present  day  the  business 
has  been  continued  with  uninterrupted  success. 
The  stable  is  a  commodious  building,  with  neat 
office,  and  is  well  ordered,  cleanly  and  excellently 
kept.  From  sixteen  to  twenty-five  reliable 
horses  and  a  corresponding  number  of  elegant 
carriages,  buggies  and  light  wagons  of  every 
variety  are  in  regular  service,  while  several  com- 
petent drivers  and  stable  hands  are  employed, 
hearses  and  hacks  likewise  being  promptly 
furnished  for  funerals. 


E.  P.  Wliitcomb,  Paper  Hangings,  etc., 
Cheshire  House  Block.— Mr.  E.  P.  Whitcomb 
for  the  past  ten  years  has  been  engaged  in  the  sale 
of  paper  hangings.  He  bus  a  general  line  of  all 
the  various  kinds  of  wall  papers,  dados,  centre 
pieces,  etc ,  and  in  doing  quite  a  large  trade.  In 
the  assortment  is  displayed  all  the  new  designs 
in  beautiful  figure  and  flower  patterns  iu  the 
latest  styles,  from  the  plainest  to  the  most  elab- 
orate in  beautiful  tints  and  combinations  of  colors 
and  gold.  Mr.  Whitcomb  gives  particular  attm- 
to  interior  decorations,  and  as  a  paper  hanger  is 
highly  endorsed  and  recommended  for  the  skill  and 
good  taste  he  displays  in  his  work.  He  was 
born  in  the  state  ot  New  Hampshire  and  has  re- 
sided in  Keene  for  more  than  thirty  years. 


CITY    OF    K,  JUNE. 


Ac  B.  &  S.  W.  Skinner,  Dealers  in  Dry 
Goods,  Carpets.  Window  Shades,  Crockery, 
Watches,  Clocks,  Jewelry,  Pictures,  etc.,  the 
New  Museum,  Opposite  Court  House. — The  house 
whose  name  appears  at  the  head  of  this  review 
occupies  a  position  among  the  leading  concerns  in 
the  city,  and  its  history  is  a  story  of  the  triumph 
of  experience,  business  talent  and  intelligent  en- 
terprise. It  has  been  a  potent  factor  in  the  pro- 
motion of  the  interests  of  its  special  line  of  trade, 
and  is  contributing  in  no  small  degree  to  the 
mercantile  importance  of  the  city.  The  business 
was  founded  originally  in  1819  by  Mr.  S.  A. 
Gerould,  and  several  changes  in  the  proprietor- 
ship were  subsequently  made.  The  founder  took 
into  partnership  his  son,  under  the  firm  style  of 
S.  A.  Gerould  &  Sou.  Then  the  firm  was  changed 
toS.  A.  Gerould  &  Co.,  afterwards  Richardson  & 
Skinner,  then  to  Richard,  Skinner  &  Day,  next 
Skinner,  Day  &  Co.,  and  anally  A.  B.  &  S.  W. 
Skinner.  Mr.  A.  B.  Skinner  joined  the  estab- 
lishment in  1867,  and  the  business  was  then 
located  in  Gerould's  Block,  on  the  west  side  of 
Central  Square.  In  1877  he  formed  a  partnership 
with  his  brother,  Mr.  S.  W.  Skinner,  who  is 
engaged  in  manufacturing  underwear  at  Ilion, 
N.  Y.  From  the  time  the  present  partnership 
was  organized,  the  business,  which  is  under  the 
direction  of  Mr.  A.  B.  Skinner,  increased  rapidly, 
and  the  Museum  became  the  great  purchasing 
centre  in  this  section.  More  commodious  prem- 
ises became  a  necessity,  and  in  December,  1885, 
the  firm  removed  to  their  present  location  in  the 
First  Congregational  Church  Block,  on  Court 
street,  where  they  occupy  the  first  floor  and  base- 
ment. The  ground  floor  is  divided  into  two 
apartments,  the  main  store  being  35x70  feet  in 
dimensions,  a  broad  archway  giving  a  connection 
with  another  apartment  20x70  feet.  The  base- 
ment under  both  apartments  is  used  for  storage 
purposes,  and  thus  a  floor  space  of  7,700  square 
feet  is  occupied  in  connection  with  the  business. 
The  Museum  deals  in  everything  pertaining  to 
the  dry  and  fancy  goods  trade,  in  carpets,  oil 
cloths,  mats,  rugs,  shawls,  cloaks,  ladies'  and 
gentlemen's  furnishing  goods,  upholstery  goods, 
curtains  and  decorations,  watches,  clocks,  jewelry, 
crockery,  china  and  glass,  lamps,  fancy  goods,  art 
goods,  toys,  etc.  The  stock  in  each  line  is  bewil- 
dering, and  embraces  all  grades.  The  Museum 
is  the  best  lighted  store  in  Keene,  having  win- 
dows at  both  front  and  rear,  while  the  interior  is 
handsomely  finished  and  lends  an  additional 
charm  to  the  fine  goods  displayed.  The  counters 
and  shelving  are  of  white  wood  and  mahogany, 
and  the  floors  are  of  birch  and  maple  laid  in 
alternate  strips.  In  each  of  the  many  depart- 
ments of  the  Museum  there  will  be  found  as  large 
a  stock  as  is  shown  in  stores  making  a  special 
feature  of  one  line  only,  while  prices  will  be 
found  way  down.  A  glance  through  these  de- 
partments will  reveal  to  the  inquirer  a  thor- 
oughly well-ordered  business  that  is  the  direct 
result  of  a  strict  adherence  to  every  representa- 
tion made,  as  well  as  a  libeial  policy  which 
recognizes  and  promotes  the  interests  of  others 
as  far  as  justice  will  permit.  Ten  courteous 
assistants  are  employed,  and  undoubted  quality 
of  goods,  low  prices,  prompt  service  and  thorrugh 
system  are  the  characteristics  of  the  establish- 
ment at  all  times 


Davis,  Wright  &  Co.,  Cheshire  County 
Stove  Store,  First  Door  North  of  Railroad  Depot. 
— There  is  no  more  active  and  representative 
business  concern  in  Keene  than  that  of  the  Ches- 
hire County  Stove  Store,  a  most  flourishing  enter- 
prise, which  has  tlong  held  a  foremost  position 
among  the  leading  mercantile  interests  of  the 
city.  The  business  dates  its  inception  back  to 
1849,  when  it  was  founded  by  Tobias  New,  who 
was  succeeded  in  1857  by  O.  H.  Gillett.  In  1865 
Wells  &  Davis  became  the  proprietors  ;  in  1869 
a  change  was  made  to  Davis  &  Lyman,  and  in 
1871  to  Davis  &  Wright,  the  copartners  being 
Messrs.  Wm.  L.  Davis  and  V.  A.  Wright.  These 
gentlemen  continued  the  enterprise  until  1881, 
when  they  admitted  to  partnership  Messrs.  Frank 
M.  Davis  and  Murry  V.  Wright.  All  four  mem- 
bers of  the  firm  are  natives  of  Cheshire  Co., 
are  business  men  of  ability  and  experience,  and 
are  noted  for  their  integrity,  and  interest  in  ad- 
vancing the  best  welfare  of  the  community.  The 
spacious  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  building 
having  three  floors,  each  40x60  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, and  equipped  in  the  most  approved  man- 
ner throughout  for  the  purposes  of  the  business. 
The  salesroom  is  attractive  in  its  appointments 
and  contains  an  extensive  stock  of  superior  goods, 
the  assortment  comprising  every  variety  of  cook- 
ing and  heating  stoves,  the  Magee  Co.'s  ranges, 
gas  and  oil  stoves,  tin,  iron  and  copper  ware, 
iron,  copper  and  wood  pumps,  etc.  Employing 
a  force  of  ten  experienced  artisans  the  firm  pay 
especial  attention  to  the  execution  of  all  orders 
given  them  for  tin  roofing,  guttering  and  spout- 
ing, plumbing,  and  general  repairing,  performing 
all  contracts  in  the  most  workmanlike  manner, 
while  the  charges  are  made  reasonable.  Messrs. 
Davis,  Wright  &  Co.  are  prompt  in  all  their 
engagements  and  honorable  in  their  treatment 
of  patrons,  and  thoroughly  deserve  the  prosperity 
they  have  so  well  earned. 

G.  H.  Tilden  &  Co.,  Booksellers,  Station- 
ers, etc. — One  of  the  especially  noteworthy  busi- 
ness landmarks  of  Keene  is  the  commodious  and 
well  known  house  of  G.  H.  Tilden  &  Co.,  book- 
sellers, stationers  and  blank  book  manufacturers, 
which  since  it  was  founded  by  George  Tilden 
away  back  in  1830  has  been  conducted  down  to 
the  present  day  with  uninterrupted  success,  and 
is  one  of  the  leading  and  best  known  concerns 
in  this  line  in  the  entire  state.  The  premises 
occupied  for  business  purposes  comprise  two 
20x80  foot  floors,  well  ordered  and  completely 
equipped  in  every  respect  with  binding  appli- 
ances, paper  cutter,  ruling  machine  and  kindred 
devices,  while  several  expert  hands  are  employed 
in  the  bindery.  A  vast  and  varied  stock  is  con- 
stantly carried,  embracing  miscellaneous  books, 
works  of  art,  science  and  literature,  fiction,  his- 
tortcal  works,  and  poetry,  blank  books  and  office 
ledgers  of  every  size,  style  and  variety,  school 
and  text  books,  novels,'  periodicals  and  maga- 
zines, novelties  in  cards,  pictorials,  juvenile  books, 
small  wares,  fancy  articles  and  a  complete  and 
Al  assortment  of  general  stationery,  while  two 
efficient  and  polite  clerks  attend  to  the  wants  of 
customers.  The  copartnership  consists  of  Messrs. 
G.  H.  Tilden  and  J.  W.  Sturtevant,  both  natives 
of  Keene,  and  among  the  city's  representative 
citizens. 


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The  Cheshire  Provident  Institution, 

Central  Square. — One  of  the  most  substantial 
and  reliable  financial  institutions  of  Keeneis  the 
Cheshire  Provident  Institution,  which  was  incor- 
porated in  1833.  Its  officers  for  1887  are  as  follows, 
viz:  A.  T.  Batchelder,  president;  W.  S.  Briggs 
and  R.  H.  Porter,  vice-presidents ;  O.  G.  Nims, 
secretary  and  treasurer.  Trustees:  John  Henry 
Elliot,  Geo.  A.  Wheelock,  Henry  C.  Piper,  Edward 
Farrar,  F.  C.  Faulkner,  J.  R.  Beal,  Geo.  W. 
Stearns,  C.  J.  Amidon,  Barrett  Ripley,  J.  G. 
Bellows,  Geo.  H.  Tilden,  Silas  Hardy,  Reuben 
Stewart.  F.  H.  Kingsbury,  Frederic  A.  Faulkner. 
Board  of  Investment :  A.  T.  Batchelder,  Barrett 
Ripley,  R.  H.  Porter,  J.  R.  Beal,  and  Reuben 
Stewart.  Auditors :  J.  R.  Beal,  Wm.  S.  Briggs, 
Geo.  H.  Tilden,  F.  C.  Faulkner,  and  Silas  Hardy. 
From  the  statement  of  the  condition  of  the  insti- 
tution made  January  1,  1887,  it  is  shown  that 
the  deposits  amounted  to  $2,176,100. 52;  surplus, 
$31,473.47  ;  guaranty  fund,  $110,000.  The  policy 
of  the  institution  toward  commercial  and  manu- 
facturing enterprises  is,  and  always  has  been, 
liberal  and  encouraging.  Under  its  present  man- 
agement it  is  doing  a  large  business,  all  of  its 
movements  being  markjed  by  prudence,  caution 
and  honorable  business  methods.  Its  executive 
officers  are  gentlemen  with  whom  it  is  always  a 
pleasure  to  deal.  The  president,  Mr.  Batchelder, 
is  a  well-known  and  honored  member  of  the  legal 
fraternity  of  this  city,  and  also  closely  identified 
with  numerous  important  enterprises  in  this 
community.  Mr.  W.  S.  Briggs,  first  vice-presi- 
dent, is  one  of  the  best  known  men  in  the  city, 
born  here  in  1817.  His  reminiscences  of  early 
days  in  Keene  and  of  its  steady  growth  and 
progress  are  of  special  interest  at  the  present  day. 
Mr.  Porter,  the  second  vice-president,  is  one  of  the 
foremost  citizens  of  the  city.  Mr.  Nims,  the 
efficient  secretary  and  treasurer,  is  a  gentleman 
of  large  business  capacity  and  high  reputation, 
while  the  board  of  trustees  comprise  much  of  the 
solid  business  element  of  the  city 


Chase  &  Richards,  Clothing,  Gents'  Fur- 
nishings, etc.,  Buffum's  Block,  Opposite  Cheshire 
House. — This  firm  are  widely  and  favorably 
known  as  clothing  dealers  and  merchant  tailors. 
The  business  was  first  established  here  some 
thirty-five  years  ago  by  Messrs.  C.  T.  &  G.  B. 
Buffum,  and  in  1876  were  purchased  by  Messrs. 
Amidon  &  Chase,  who  was  succeeded  by  the  pre- 
sent firm  in  1879.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
two  floors,  each  25x80  feet  in  dimensions.  On 
the  ground  floor  is  shown  a  full  and  complete 
line  of  ready-made  clothing,  hats,  caps  and  gents' 
furnishing  goods,  fur  caps  and  coats.  The  stock 
of  clothing  includes  all  kinds  for  men,  youth  and 
boys,  the  finer  grades  being  equal  in  every 
respect  to  the  best  custom  work,  in  fit,  finish, 
elegance  and  fashion.  The  line  of  hats  and  caps 
comprises  always  the  latest  and  nobbiest  styles, 
and  the  assortment  of  furnishing  goods  includes 
all  the  novelties  in  neckwear,  underwear,  white 
and  colored  shirts,  hosiery,  gloves,  handkerchiefs, 
collars  and  cuffs,  and  other  out-fittings,  all  at 
fair  and  reasonable  prices.  On  the  second  floor 
is  the  tailoring  department,  where  is  constantly 
employed  a  force  of  fifteen  skilled  and  experienced 
hands.  Here  is  exhibited  one  of  the  fineststocks 
of  cloths  and  trimmings  ever  brought  to  this  city. 


The  garments  imde  to  order  by  Messrs.  Chase  & 
Richards  are  simply  perfection  in  style,  fit  and 
artistic  workmanship.  To  be  found  among  their 
permanent  customers  are  many  of  the  best-dressed 
citizens  of  the  city  and  county.  The  members  of 
this  enterprising  firm,  Messrs.  F.  W.  Chase  and  L. 
M.  Richards,  are  both  natives  of  this  city. 

New  Era  Tea  Co.,  Herbert  &  Tenney, 
Proprietors,  Roxbury  Street. — ^There  are  no 
articles  that  can  be  mentioned  which  are  so  diffi- 
cult to  obtain  of  purity  than  teas  and  coffees. 
Those  who  make  a  specialty  of  dealing  in  those 
staple  commodities  alone,  therefore,  are  best 
fitted  by  experience  to  select  the  choicest  goods 
than  the  general  grocer,  whose  attention  must 
necessarily  be  given  to  a  large  number  of  depart- 
ments. In  this  connection  we  wish  to  give 
editorial  mention  of  a  house  in  Keene  which  is 
filling  a  representative  position  in  this  line.  This 
is  the  New  Era  Tea  Co.,  whose  quarters  are  located 
on  Roxbury  street.  This  valuable  business  was 
inaugurated  in  1885  by  the  present  proprietors, 
Messrs.  F.  F.  Herbert  and  O.  S.  Tenney,  under 
whose  able  and  popular  management  a  most  &ub- 
stantial  and  gratifying  success  has  been  achieved. 
The  fine  store  occupied  has  dimensions  of  25x60 
feet,  is  fitted  up  in  attractive  style,  and  contains 
a  well-arranged  stock  of  goods.  The  stock  em- 
braces all  the  different  grades  of  teas  and  coffees, 
none  but  goods  that  can  be  fully  guaranteed  are 
carried,  many  superior  inducements  both  in  prices 
and  quality  of  merchandise  are  offered  to  custo- 
mers, and  affairs  are  conducted  on  the  strictest 
principles  of  integrity.  Messrs.  Herbert  & 
Tenney  have  been  identified  with  the  business 
interests  of  Keene  for  several  years,  and  have 
acquired  deserved  popularity  and  the  highest  of 
standing  in  the  community. 


Frank  R.  Jones,  Foreign  and  Domestic 
Fruits,  etc.,  Opposite  Post-Office. — The  retail  trade 
in  fruits,  nuts,  cigars  and  confectionery  forms  a 
factor  of  considerable  importance  in  every  com- 
munity, and  a  leading  house  engaged  therein  in 
Keene  is  that  conducted  by  Mr.  Frank  R.  Jones, 
whose  establishment  is  eligibly  located  opposite 
the  post-office.  Mr.  Jones  started  this  business 
on  October  1,  1886,  and  bringing  an  unlimited 
store  of  enterprise,  energy  and  ability  to  bear 
upon  his  operations  has  acquired  a  success  as 
gratifying  as  it  is  pronounced.  He  has  developed 
a  trade  of  permanent  and  influential  character, 
and  won  a  reputation  of  the  highest  character  as 
a  fair  dealing  and  honorable  merchant.  The 
premises  occupied  consist  of  a  store  and  basement 
each  25x50  feet  in  dimensions,  well  adapted  in 
every  respect  for  the  purposes  of  the  proprietor. 
The  salesroom  is  fitted  up  in  a  tasteful,  attractive 
style,  and  contains  a  very  superior  assortment  of 
foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  nuts,  confectionery 
and  cigars.  Mr.  Jones  also  deals  in  oysters  in 
their  season,  and  also  deals  out  steamed  clams  to 
his  appreciative  customers.  Back  of  the  sales- 
room is  an  ice  cream  parlor  which  is  well  patron- 
ized during  the  summer  months.  An  active, 
steadily  increasing  trade  is  enjoyed  and  the  future 
of  this  creditable  enterprise  is  one  assured  of 
prosperity.  Mr.  Jones  is  a  native  of  Montpelier, 
Vermont,  is  well  and  popularly  known  here  and 
thoroughly  deserves  his  success. 


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CITY    OF    KEENE. 


J.  Ma-son  Reetl,  Manufacturer  of  Boxes, 
Beaver  Mills. — lu  reviewing  the  business  interests 
of  Keene,  N.  H.,  we  should  not  fail  to  mention 
the  manufacturing  establishment  of  Mr.  J.  Mason 
Reed.  This  gentleman  is  engaged  in  the  very 
extensive  manufacture  of  locked-corner  boxes 
which  find  an  exceptionally  good  market 
throughout  the  United  States,  among  druggists, 
chemists,  confectioners,  hardware  and.  toy  manu- 
facturers. The  manner  in  which  these  boxes  are 
p.it  together,  their  strength  and  neatness  and 
other  desirable  features  eleci  much  appreciation 
from  consumers.  A  special  feature  is  made  of  the 
manufacture  of  printed  boxes  for  particular  trade 
uses,  and  in  fact  Mr.  Reed  is  in  a  position  to  fill 
orders  for  any  kind  of  boxes  whatsoever.  After 
an  experience  of  some  twenty  years  in  this  busi- 
ness it  is  not  to  be  wondered  at  that  Mr.  Reed's 
trade  has  arisen  to  its  present  large  proportions. 
Whenever  Mr.  Reed  makes  a  customer  he  seems 
to  take  such  special  pains  to  adapt  himself  to 
requirements  as  that  the  goods  themselves  will 
eventually  lead  to  duplicating  orders.  Originally 
the  business  was  commenced  at  Westport,  N.  H., 
and  was  removed  to  Keene,  N.  H.,  in  1881 
These  are  probably  the  largest  works  of  their 
class  in  the  United  States  and  readers  of  this 
work  should  not  fail  to  get  figures  of  this  house 
before  ordering  elsewhere;  in  fact,  Mr.  Reed 
believes  hecannot  be  undersold.  Mr.  Reed,  who  is  a 
native  of  New  Hampshire,  is  a  thoroughly  practi- 
cal man  in  tha  business,  and  is  well  known  and 
much  respected  in  the  community  wherein  he 
resides. 


W.  P.  Chamberlain,  Foreign  and  Domestic 
Dry  Goods. — This  house  enjoys  a  reputation  in 
the  highest  degree  enviable  for  the  energy  and 
enterprise  which  have  ever  characterized  its 
management.  The  salesroom  occupied  is  spacious 
and  commodious,  has  an  area  of  20x80  feet,  and 
is  admirably  arranged  for  the  convenience  of  cus- 
tomers and  for  facilitating  the  transaction  of  a 
large  and  activ.e  business.  The  stock  of  goods 
carried  is  large  and  complete  in  every  department, 
embracing  all  kinds  of  dress  goods,  in  silks,  sat- 
ins, velvets,  prints,  cloths,  etc  ,  hosiery,  gloves, 
corsets,  ribbons,  laces,  housekeeping  goods,  such 
as  flannels,  cotton  cloth,  napkins,  towelings, 
ladies'  goods,  ladies'  and  gentlemen's  furnishings, 
fancy  goods,  small  wares  and  notions,  and,  in 
short,  everything  looked  for  in  a  representative 
dry  goods  store.  Employment  is  afforded  to  five, 
efficient  clerks,  and  all  customers  are  waited  upon 
promptly  and  courteously.  Mr.  Chamberlain 
watches  the  market  closely  for  novelties,  pur- 
chases his  supplies  from  the  leading  sources  of 
production  on  the  most  favorable  terms,  and  is 
thus  enabled  to  sell  to  appreciative  customers  at 
the  lowest  market  prices.  Mr.  Chamberlain  is 
a  native  of  this  state. 


J.  R.  Beal  &  Co.,  Tailors  and  Clothiers, 
No.  35  Main  Street. — This  house  was  founded  in 
185(5  by  Mr.  J.  R.  Beal,  and  ever  since  its  incep- 
tion it  has  been  the  centre  of  a  first-class  trade. 
Mr.  Beal  is  the  cashier  of  the  Keene  National 
Bank,  and  has  served  the  interests  of  his  fellow 
citizens  in  •  the  capacity  of  councilman  and 
aldt-rman.  His  partners  are  Mr.  J  \V.  Russell 
and  Mr.  W.  H.  H.  Beal.  The  latter  is  a  native  of 


Nelson,  in  this  state,  and  the  former  was  born  at 
Alt.  Auburn,  Mass.  The  premises  occupied  com- 
prise two  floors,  each  24x70  i'eet  in  dimensions. 
The  upper  floor  is  used  as  a  woikroom.  The 
lower  floor  is  the  salesroom,  and  this  is  very 
neatly  and  attractively  fitted  up.  The  gcods  in 
this  establishment  have  all  been  carefully 
selected,  and  consist  of  a  full  and  complete  line 
of  fashionable  and  seasonable  ready-made  cloth- 
ing, suitable  for  gentlemen's,  youths'  and  boys' 
wear,  which  is  made  from  the  finest  productions 
of  foreign  and  domestic  looms,  by  skilful  design- 
ers and  workmen,  and  they  are  made  up  in  every 
particular  with  the  same  skill,  care  and  attention 
as  are  devoted  to  custom  made  goods.  A  fine 
display  is  made  of  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods 
of  every  description,  and  all  the  latest  novelties 
lu  hats  and  caps.  A  specialty  is  made  of  custom 
tailoring,  and  in  this  department  is  carried  a 
complete  line  of  cloths,  cassimeres,  and  piece 
goods  of  every  description  of  both  home  and  for- 
eign production.  All  garments  are  guaranteed 
to  be  perfect  in  fit,  style,  material  and  workman- 
ship, and  the  prices  are  such  that  they  cannot  be 
surpassed  in  the  trade. 

Gurnsey  Bros.  &  Co.  Bakers  and  Whole- 
sale Dealers  in  Cigars. — The  establishment  of 
Messrs.  Gurnsey  Bros.  &  Co.,  the  well  known 
bakers  and  wholesale  dealers  in  cigars,  was  orig- 
inally founded  by  Messrs,  f.  B.  &  G.  O.  Hay-- 
ward, Mr.  G.  O.  Hayward  afterward  succceeding 
to  the  entire  control,  the  present  owners  coming 
into  the  proprietorship  in  1885.  The  members  of 
the  firm,  Messrs.  N.  G.,  E.  J.  and  F.  N.  Gurnsey, 
are  natives  of  New  Hampshire,  and  have  lived  in 
Keene  for  the  past  thirty  years.  The  premises 
used  for  the  purposes  of  the  firm  comprise  a  store 
and  basement  25x50  feet  in  area,  and  excellently 
equipped  throughout  with  the  most  improved 
appliances  and  conveniences.  The  range  of  manu- 
facture comprises  bread,  cake,  pastry  And  com- 
mon and  fancy  crackers,  a  specialty  being  made 
of  Keene  crackers,  and  the  productions  of  the 
establishment  are  distinguished  for  their  purity 
and  quality.  Seven  hands  and  two  delivery 
teams  are  employed,  and  both  a  wholesale  and 
retail  trade  is  carried  on. 


Keene  Cash  Clothing-  Store,  Cheshire 
House  Block,  Corner  Roxbury  Streets  F.  K.  Hunt, 
Manager. — This  noteworthy  concern  was  founded 
in  1884  and  from  the  date  of  its  inception 
has  been  the  recipient  of  a  liberal  and  substantial 
patronage.  The  fine  store  occupied  has  an  area 
of  25x50  feet,  is  furnished  in  the  most  tasteful 
and  appropriate  style,  and  possesses  the  most 
improved  conveniences  for  the  prosecution  of  the 
business.  A  large  stock  is  at  all  times  carried, 
the  assortment  comprising  every  variety  of  ready- 
made  clothing  for  men,  youths,  boys  and  children, 
made  from  the  best  materials,  in  the  latest 
styles,  by  skilled  workmen,  and  unsurpassed  for 
fit,  reliability  and  wearing  qualities.  A  full 
assortment  is  also  kept  of  gentlemen's  furnishing 
goods,  hats,  caps,  rubber  goods,  umbrellas,  etc., 
all  of  which  represent  the  best  of  the  kind  manu- 
factured. Prices  are  placed  at  the  lowest  figure. 
The  manager  of  the  concern,  Mr.  F.  K.  Hunt,  is  a 
native  of  Keene,  and  is  a  business  manager  of 
much  experience. 


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IJullard  &  Foster,  Pure  Drugs,  Chemicals, 
Patent  Medicines,  etc.,  on  the  Corner,  West  Side 
Central  Square. — Among  the  leading  members  of 
the  pharmaceutical  profession  in  Keene  can  be 
named  the  well  and  favorably  known  firm  of 
Bullard  &  Foster,  whose  old  and  deservedly  popu- 
lar drug  store  is  eligibly  situated  on  the  corner, 
west  side  of  Central  Square,  and  who  sustain  an 
excellent  reputation  for  accuracy  and  vigilance  in 
preparing  physicians'  prescriptions  as  well  as  for 
pure  and  fresh  medicines,  drugs  and  kindred  pro- 
ducts, while  their  patronage  is  at  once  large, 
prosperous  and  permanent.  This  old  and  well 
ordered  pharmacy  was  established  in  1840  by  Dr. 
John  Bixby,  who  conducted  it  for  many  years, 
and  came  into  the  control  of  the  present  proprie- 
tors in  1886  (Mr.  Bull:ird  having  been  identified 
with  the  business  since  1875),  who  have  since 
continued  the  business  with  uninterrupted  suc- 
cess. The  store,  which  is  compact  and  ample,  is 
neatly  fitted  up  and  excellently  kept  in  every 
respect,  aud  a  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  is 
constantly  carried,  including  pure  drugs,  medi- 
cines and  chemicals,  standard  proprietory  reme- 
dies and  patent  medicines  in  great  variety,  acids, 
extracts,  herbs,  toilet  articles,  perfumery  and 
pharmaceutical  specialties,  also  choice  con- 
fectionery, soda,  mineral  waters,  flavors  and  fine 
cigars,  while  four  competent  and  experienced 
clerks  are  in  attendance,  and  altogether  the  trade 
of  the  firm  is  of  a  very  substantial  and  gratifying 
character.  Messrs.  E.  M.  Bullard  and  G.  C. 
Shedd  are  both  gentlemen  of  courteous  manners 
aud  strict  integrity,  as  well  as  capable  druggists, 
and  stand  high  in  the  community  alike  in  their 
professional  relations  and  in  local  life. 

C.  Bridgman  &  Co.,  Wholesale  and  Retail 
Groceries,  Also  Dealers  in  Flour,  Grain  an'l  Mill 
Feed,  Bridgman's  Block. — In  this  review  of  the 
commercial  and  industrial  interests  of  Keene, 
prominent  mention  should  be  made  of  the  old 
and  well  known  house  of  C.  Bridgman  &  Co, 
wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  groceries,  flour, 
grain  and  mill  feed,  whose  capacious  and  well 
stocked  establishment  is  located  in  Bridgman's 
Block,  and  which,  since  the  inception  of  the  busi- 
ness nearly  forty-two  years  auo,  has  been  con- 
ducted with  unbroken  success,  while  the  firm 
fully  sustains  to-day  its  old  time  reputation  for 
reliable  goods  and  honorable  dealing.  The  house 
was  founded  in  1846  bv  the  firm  whose  name 
stands  at  the  head  of  this  sketch,  and  its  history 
from  that  period  to  the  present  day  marks  a 
record  of  steady  progress,  the  trade  of  the  concern 
growing  and  extending  annually  until  now  it  is 
of  a  most  substantial  and  gratifying  character. 
In  18G6  he  erected  his  four-story  brick  block  at  a 
cost  of  more  than  $20,000,  a  part  of  which  he 
now  occupies.  It  has  a  space  of  21x75  feet  with 
basement.  Also  three  commodious  store  houses 
for  storing  flour,  grain  and  mill  feed.  A  vast  and 
varied  stock  is  constantly  carried  embracing  sta- 
ple and  fancy  groceries,  in  their  variety,  making 
pure  teas  and  coffees  a  specialty,  spices,  condi- 
mentsand  canned  goods  in  great  variety,best  brands 
of  family  flour,  oatmeal  and  cereal  food  products, 
sugars,  molasses,  a  general  line  of  fancy  groceries 
and  shelf  goods.  Six  competent  and  efficient  clerks 
are  employed,  while  three  teams  are  in  steady  ser- 
vice supplying  the  customers,  and  patronage  of  the 


firm,  which  extends  all  over  the  city  and  vicin- 
ity, is  exceedingly  large.  Mr.  Bridgman,  the 
head  of  the  house  is  a  gentleman  well  past 
the  meridian  of  life,  was  born  in  Massachusetts, 
but  has  lived  in  Keene  for  more  than  forty 
years.  He  is  a  man  of  sterling  integrity,  well 
known  and  highly  regarded  throughout  the  com- 
munity both  as  a  merchant  and  a  citizen,  and 
his  popularity  among  the  people  is  shown  by  the 
tact  that  he  has  b>  en  twice  elected  to  the  state 
Legislature  and  has  also  been  a  member  of  the  City 
Council. 


Cheshire  House,  Central  Square.— The 
Cheshire  House  was  erected  by  a  stock  company 
at  a  cost  of  some  $25.000.  and  was  opened  to  the 
public  in  1838  by  Mr.  Hanson  O.  Lovell.  Nu- 
merous additions  have  since  been  made  to  the 
property,  materially  enhancing  its  value  and 
rendering  more  desirable  for  hotel  purposes.  It 
is  valued  at  the  present  time  at  $100,000.  It  has 
been  under  the  management  of  several  different 
proprietors,  until  twenty  years  ago  the  present 
proprietor,  Mr.  M.  J.  Kherman,  assumed  control, 
and  has  continued  the  management  to  the  pres- 
ent time.  The  structure  is  of  red  brick,  contain- 
ing three  stories  and  an.  attic,  with  one  hundred 
feet  front  on  Central  Square,  and  provides  first- 
class  accommodations  for  one  hundred  guests.  It 
is  within  a  minute's  walk  from  the  depot,  in  the 
business  centre  of  the  city,  and  is  convenient 
alike  to  the  permanent  patron,  the  commercial 
tourist  and  the  transient  guest.  The  first  floor 
is  lighted  by  electric  lights,  steam  heat  is  pro- 
vided throughout  the  house,  and  electric  call 
bells  in  each  room  communicate  with  the  office. 
A  fine  bar,  billiard  room  and  barber  shop  are 
also  among  the  necessities  of  modern  hotel  life 
that  are  here  supplied  for  the  useof  guests.  The 
cuisine  of  the  Cheshire  is  worthy  of  special 
praise,  being  under  the  most  experienced  manage- 
ment. The  dining-room  is  located  on  the  ground 
floor,  and  has  a  seating  capacity  for  one  hundred 
people.  There  is  also  a  spacious  dancing  hall  in 
the  house.  The  hotel  is  patroniz;d  by  people 
from  all  parts  of  the  world.  Terms  are  placed  at 
the  low  rate  of  $2.00  per  day.  The  proprietor,  Mr. 
Sherman,  while  being  an  excellent  and  popular 
host,  is  also  one  of  the  substantial  citizens  of 
Keene,  nnd  a  representative  New  England  busi- 
ness man.  He  is  ably  assisted  in  the  management 
of  the  hotel  by  his  son,  Mr.  George  Sherman,  and 
a  competent  corps  of  cleiks. 

Giffiil  &  Soil,  Leliigh,  Lackawanna,  Frank- 
lin, Cumberland  sind  Other  Coals,  Office,  Spauld- 
ing's  Shoe  Store. — The  business  of  this  Jiouse  was 
inaugurated  in  1879  by  Mr.  Henry  Giffin,  and 
was  continued  by  him  with  uninterrupted  suctess 
until  the  present  year,  when  he  admitted  his  son, 
Mr  George  H.  Giffin,  as  a  partner,  the  firm  style 
changing  to  its  prest-nt  form  on  the  change  being 
effected.  The  Messrs.  Giffin  are  general  whole- 
sale and  retail  dealers  in  Lehigh,  Lackawanna, 
Franklin,  Cumberland,  and  other  celebrated  coals, 
and  have  the  best  facilities  for  meeting  all  de- 
mands. Five  assistants  and  four  teams  find  occu- 
pation in  the  transaction  of  the  business,  and  all 
orders  received  are  filled  with  promptness  and 
dispatch.  The  Messrs.  Giffin  are  natives  of  this 
state. 


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CITY    OF    KEENE. 


Knowltoii  &  Stone,  Hardware,  Iron  and 
Steel,  Agricultural  Tools,  Belting,  Lime, Cement, 
Paints,  Oils  aud  Glass. — An  establishment  which 
occupies  the  leading  position  in  the  hardware 
trade  in  Keene,  and  which  is  a  thoroughly  repre- 
sentative concern  in  every  respect,  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Knowlton  &  Stone.  The  business  of  this 
admirably  conducted  house  was  originally 
founded  some  thirty  years  ago  by  Mr.  J.  B. 
Knowlton,  who  was  succeeded  by  the  present  firm 
in  1867.  The  premises  occupied  for  trade  pur- 
poses comprise  a  brick  building,  owned  by  the 
firm,  and  which  is  a  brick  structure,  with  two 
floors,  each  30x60  feet  in  dimensions,  all  of  which 
space  is  utilized  in  the  display  of  the  immense 
stock  of  goods  that  is  constantly  carried,  while 
ample  storage  room  is  found  in  four  warehouses, 
conveniently  located.  The  several  departments 
are  filled  to  repletion  with  an  elaborate  and 
diversified  stock,  embracing  builders'  hardware, 
shelf  goods,  cabinet  hardware,  mechanics'  tools, 
agricultural  implements,  belting,  lime,  cement, 
paint,  oils,  glass,  manufacturers'  supplies,  car- 
penters' and  machinists'  tools,  locksmiths' 
butchers'  and  plumbers'  supplies,  American  and 
foreign  iron  and  steel,  table  and  pocket  cutlery 
from  the  most  famous  manufacturers,  chains,  files, 
and  a  vast  variety  of  articles  too  numerous  to 
mention  here.  The  members  of  the  firm,  Messrs. 
Wm.  H.  Knowlton  and  Charles  H.  Stone,  are 
natives  of  the  Granite  State,  are  prominent  in 
public  and  business  circles,  and  the  former  has 
been  an  active  member  of  the  City  Council. 


Keene    Five    Cents    Savings    Bank, 

No.  27  Main  Street.— The  Keene  Five  Cents  Sav- 
ings Bank  was  incorporated  in  1868,  and  from 
its  inception  to  the  present  time  its  officers 
and  trustees  have  included  many  of  the  ablest 
financiers  and  most  substantial  business  men 
of  this  community.  Its  officers  for  1887  are 
President,  C.  T.  Buffum  ;  vice-presidents, 
Edward  Joslin,  Elijah  Boyden  ;  secretary  and 
treasurer,  G.  A.  Litchfield;  trustees,  F.  A.  Perry, 
Geo.  W.  Ball,  H.  O.  Coolidge,  Clark  F.  Rowell, 
John  Humphrey,  Don  H.  Woodward,  N.  O  Hay- 
ward,  John  Q.  Jones,  John  B.  Fisk.  Obadiah 
Sprague,  Elbridge  Clark,  F.  E.  Keyes,  Hiram 
Blake,  Joseph  B.  Abbott,  Geo.  C.  Hubbard, ; 
board  of  investment,  C.  T.  Buffum,  Edward  Jos- 
lin, F.  A.  Perry,  H.  O.  Coolidge,  Hiram  Blake 
This  is  purely  a  savings  bank,  conducted  wholly 
in  the  interest  of  the  people  who,  with  small  means, 
desire  to  secure  a  safe  investment  and  interest 
on  their  savings.  The  methods  in  vogue  are 
practically  the  same  as  those  that  govern  the 
great  savings  banks  of  the  country.  The  amount  of 
deposits  September  1,  1887,  was  $2,337,198. 
It  has  a  guaranty  fund  of  $100,000,  and  undivided 
earnings  amounting  to  $30,000.  The  market 
value  of  its  securities  exceeds  the  value  on  books 
by  $35.550.  which  added  to  the  guaranty  fund 
and  undivided  earnings  make  a  total  surplus  of 
$165,771.62.  The  president,  Mr.  Buffum,  is  a 
native  of  Keene,  and  has  been  for  many  years  one 
of  its  sound  substantial  and  foremost  business  men. 
The  vice-presidents  are  also  well  known  as  promi- 
nent in  business  circles.  Mr.  Litchfield  is  a  gen- 
tleman of  marked  ability  as  a  financier,  while 
the  board  of  trustees  comprises  much  of  the  solid 
business  element  of  the  city  and  county. 


G.  W.  Foster,  Music  Store,  Opposite  Post- 
Office. — For  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  this 
has  been  Keene's  noted  music  store,  and  it  has 
been  conducted  with  an  enterprise  and  integrity 
that  have  brought  the  proprietor  both  honor  and 
practical  reward  in  the  shape  of  an  influential  and 
substantial  patronage.  Mr.  Foster,  who  is  a 
native  of  Sullivan,  is  a  musician  of  fine  ability, 
and  a  teacher  of  vast  experience.  His  business 
is  both  wholesale  and  retail  in  its  character,  and 
the  establishment  contains  everything  in  the  line  of 
musical  instruments  and  musical  merchandise. 
The  store  is  eligibly  located  in  front  of  the  general 
post-office,  and  has  a  capacity  of  25x60  feet.  Mr. 
Foster  is  the  general  agent  for  New  Hampshire 
for  the  Wilcox  &  White  organ,  and  he  keeps 
constantly  on  hand  pianos  and  organs  made  to  his 
order,  and  also  the  most  famous  pianos  of  Chick- 
ering  &  Son,  William  Knabe  &  Co.,  Decker  & 
Bro.,  Hallet  &  Davis,  Behr  Bros. ,  Wheelock  &  Co., 
Aug.  Bans  &  Co.,  Ivers  &  Pond,E.  Gabler&Bro., 
Woodward  &  Brown,  and  Steinway  &  Sons. 
Every  facility  is  offered  purchaseis  for  obtaining 
first-class  instruments  at  reasonable  prices,  which 
may  be  rented  at  most  reasonable  terms,  or  pur- 
chased on  the  instalment  system.  The  house  is 
distinguished,  not  only  for  its  grand,  square  and 
upright  pianos,  and  for  concert,  parlor  and  vestry 
organs,  but  also  for  choice  musical  merchandise 
of  every  description.  Pianos  and  organs  are  tuned 
and  repaired  satisfactorily.  Mr.  Foster  is  the 
possessor  of  a  rare,  genuine  W.  Nicolas,  aine, 
violin,  of  the  oldest  pattern,  and  this  is  on  view 
in  his  store.  He  has  also  branch  agencies  in 
Manchester,  Nashua  and  Bellows  Fall,  Vt.,  and 
has  a  large  patronage  throughout  New  Hamp- 
shire and  Massachusetts. 


J.  D.  Duubar,  Livery  and  Sale  Stable, 
rear  of  Cheshire  House. — Mr.  J.  D.  Dunbar  is  the 
energetic  and  responsible  ownerof  a  very  fine  and 
well  stocked  livery  stable  at  Keene.  The  busi- 
ness is  an  old  and  established  one  and  is  well 
known  to  all  the  citizens  of  this  community. 
The  present  proprietor,  however,  is  only  in  posses- 
sion since  1882,  since  which  time  the  patronage 
has  largely  increased.  Here  we  find  as  many  as 
twenty-five  horses  taken  care  of.  Twenty-five 
vehicles  of  the  most  varied  and  latest  improved 
styles  are  here  found  constantly  on  hand,  and 
twenty  sleighs.  This  stable  is  located  in  the 
rear  of  the  Cheshire  House  and  enjoys  the  largest 
trade  here.  Mr.  Dunbar  also  does  an  extensive 
trade  in  dealing  in  horses,  and  has  been  a  resident 
of  this  city  for  some  years. 

H.  B.  Beals,  Dentist,  Over  Cheshire  Na- 
tional Bank. — Mr.  H.  R.  Beals  enjoys  an  excel- 
lent reputation  for  reliability  and  skill  in  his  art, 
while  he  receives  as  a  consequence  a  very  liberal 
and  flattering  patronage.  Dr.  Beals,  who  is  a 
native  of  Greenfield,  Mass.,  is  an  expert  and 
painstaking  dentist,  and  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Philadelphia  Dental  College.  He  began  practice 
in  Keene  on  October  7,  1886,  and  at  once  estab- 
lished himself  in  public  favor  and  confidence. 
He  attends  to  dentistry  in  its  every  phase  and 
feature,  teeth  being  extracted, filled,  adjusted  and 
mounted  in  the  most  superior  and  reliable  man- 
ner, while  artificial  work  of  every  description 
also  is  executed  in  the  highest  style  of  the  art. 


CITY  OF  CLAREMONT. 


THE  first  settlement  in  Claremont  was  made  in  1765.  A  large  proportion  of  its  early 
pioneers  came  from  Connecticut,  and  selected  lands  bordering  on  or  near  the  Connecticut  River. 
In  1767  the  then  proprietors  met  at  the  house  of  Colonel  Josiah  Willard,  and  appointed  a  com- 
mittee, consisting  of  Captain  Enos  Atwaler,  Captain  Benjamin  Brooks,  Colonel  Josiah  Willard, 
Jotham  Hitchcock  and  Asa  Lent,  to  "  lott  out  ye  remaining  part  of  said  town  in  such  manner  as 
they  shall  judge  proper,  and  return  a  plan  thereof  to  the  proprietors."  It  was  also  "  voted  and 
agreed  that  Benjamin  Tyler  have  two  acres  of  land  for  a  mill  yard  and  convenience  for  building 
mills  in  the  most  convenient  place  on  Sugar  River,  in  Claremont,  with  ye  privilege  of  s'd  stream, 
on  condition  the  said  Tyler  doth  build  a  mill  or  mills,  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  for  ye  space  of 
ten  years."  In  the  same  year  Mr.  Tyler  erected  a  saw  mill  and  grist  mill  in  what  was  then 
"  the  most  convenient  place  on  the  Sugar  River  in  Claremont." 

The  mills  and  dam  were  built  on  the  same  spot  where  similar  works  have  since  been  main* 
tained  in  West  Claremont.  This  enterprise  was  a  very  important  one,  and  gave  new  vigor  and 
a  decided  impetus  to  the  progress  of  the  settlement.  As  yet  there  were  but  few  inhabitants  and 
these  lived  in  rude  cabins  scattered  along  Sugar  River  and  about  "  Jarvis  Hill."  These  habita- 
tions, however,  quickly  gave  place  to  more  convenient  and  inviting  ones.  On  the  8th  of  March, 
1768,  was  held  the  first  town  meeting  in  Claremont,  at  the  house  of  Captain  Benjamin  Brooks, 
in  the  vicinity  of  Jarvis  Hill.  Ten  voters  were  present,  and  a  proper  town  organization  was 
effected.  One  of  the  first  acts  of  a  public  nature  was  the  laying  out  of  a  highway  to  Newport, 
and  Captain  Benjamin  Brooks  and  Benjamin  Sumner  were  chosen  a  committee  for  that  purpose. 
They  began  about  half  a  mile  south  of  the  middle  point  of  the  west  line  of  the  town,  and  pro- 
ceeded easterly  in  a  straight  line  to  Sugar  River.  The  width  of  the  highway  was  uniformly  ten 
rods,  and  the  road  passed  through  what  is  now  the  south  part  of  the  village,  near  the  Stevens 
High  School  Building.  It  was  the  custom  to  reserve  strips  of  land  ten  rods  in  width  between 
adjacent  tiers  or  divisions  of  lots,  with  the  intention  that  whenever  lands  might  be  taken  for  actual 
highways,  the  owners  of  land  so  appropriated  could  be  compensated  from  the  "  reservations." 
Hence  it  is  found  that  the  one  hundred  acre  lots  generally  contain  one  hundred  and  five  acres 
each.  The  first  appropriation  made  by  the  town  for  the  support  of  schools  was  in  1773.  It 
was  then  "voted  to  raise  a  vote  of  twenty  pounds,  lawful  money"  for  that  purpose,  which 
would  be  about  $66.66  in  our  currency.  At  this  time  there  were  two  school-houses  in  town,  viz  : 
the  South  School  House  and  another  near  Union  Church,  at  West  Parish.  At  this  same  meet- 
ing it  was  voted  "  that  swine  may  go  at  large  yockt  and  ringd  as  the  law  directs."  From  an 
early  period  of  the  settlement  of  the  town  a  portion  of  the  inhabitants  had  formed  themselves 
into  an  ecclesiastical  body,  and  observed  religious  services  regularly  on  the  Sabbath.  Samuel 
Cole,  Esq.,  who  came  here  in  1767,  was  appointed  their  reader,  and  to  some  degree  supplied  the 
lack  of  a  settled  minister.  The  first  minister,  Mr.  George  Wheaton,  was  ordained  February  19, 
1772,  and  died  June  24,  1793,  aged  twenty-two  years.  The  Rev.  Augustine  Hibbard  was 
settled  in  his  place  in  January,  1774.  In  the  fall  of  1773  Rev.  Ranna  Cossitt  commenced  his 
labors  as  rector  of  the  Episcopal  Church  in  the  West  Parish. 

In  accordance  with  an  order  of  the  Provincial  Congress,  the  census  of  New  Hampshire  was 
taken  in  1775.  The  following  is  the  verbatim  return  of  Claremont :  Males  under  1 6  years  of 
age,  148  ;  males  from  16  to  50,  not  in  the  army,  125  ;  all  males  above  50  years  of  age,  18  ; 

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CITY    OF    CLARE  MONT. 


persons  gone  in  the  army,  I  ;  all  females,  231 ;  negroes  and  slaves  for  life,  o  ;  total,  523.  The 
records  are  very  meagre  in  relation  to  the  movements  which  now  agitated  the  country.  It 
appears  that  Oliver  Ashley,  of  Claremont,  was  a  member  of  the  First  Provincial  Congress, 
which  assembled  at  Exeter,  May  17,  1775.  He  was  an  ardent  Whig,  and  during  the  sitting  of 
that  body  was  active  in  devising  measures  for  the  defense  of  the  colony,  and  suggested  methods 
for  raising  and  equipping  men  for  military  service.  On  the  I5th  of  December  following,  Cap- 
tain Joseph  Waite  was  chosen  a  representative  to  the  Provincial  Congress  to  be  held  in  Exeter 
in  a  few  days.  It  was  voted  that  he  should  have  full  power  with  the  other  citizens  of  the 
colony,  who  might  be  members  of  that  assembly,  "  to  resolve  themselves  into  such  a  house  as 
the  Continental  Congress  shall  recommend,  for  the  taking  up  Government  lands  in  this  colony. '* 
In  1776  Captain  Waite  was  appointed  Lieutenant-Colonel  of  a  regiment  raised  for  the  purpose 
of  invading  Canada. 

In  the  winter  of  1777  and  1778  a  number  of  the  prominent  men  of  the  town  left  the  community, 
and  were  strongly  suspected  of  being  on  friendly  terms  with  the  British.  Complaints  were 
also  often  made  against  the  purest  patriots  in  town,  and  the  accused  were  always  tried  and  sub- 
sequently discharged. 

At  the  annual  town-meeting  in  March,  1778,  it  was  voted  to  divide  the  town  into  school  dis- 
tricts, and  accordingly  a  division  was  made,  constituting  seven  school  districts.  Hitherto  there 
had  been  only  two  school-houses  in  town,  the  Whigs  patronizing  the  school  on  Jarvis  Hill,  and 
the  Tories  sending  their  children  to  the  house  situated  near  the  Union  Church. 

In  1784,  by  the  treaty  of  peace  with  Great  Britain,  the  Tories  were  allowed  the  privilege  of 
returning  to  this  country  to  collect  their  debts,  and  dispose  of  their  property.  This  was  a  favor 
valuable  to  many  in  Claremont,  who  had  left  in  the  beginning  of  the  war,  and  had  kept  them- 
selves aloof  from  public  view  during  its  progress.  In  1786  the  return  of  the  census  of  Claremont 
showed  a  total  population  of  965.  The  town  has  continued  to  steadily  increase  every  decade 
until  in  1880  it  had  reached  a  total  of  4,704.  This  has  been  considerably  improved  upon  duing 
the  past  seven  years. 

The  town  of  Claremont  is  bounded  on  the  north  by  Cornish,  east  by  Croydon  and  New- 
port, south  by  Unity  an,d  Charlestown,  and  west  by  Weathersfield,  Vt.  The  principal  village  is 
situated  about  three  and  a  half  miles  due  east  from  the  Connecticut  River,  occupying  a  fine  site, 
and  through  it  runs  Sugar  River.  One  ofthe  greatest  advantages  and  sources  of  wealth  is  the 
superior  water-power  derived  from  the  river  last  .named.  It  is  about  eighteen  miles  long,  passing 
through  the  towns  of  Sunapee,  Newport  and  Claremont,  and  is  the  outlet  of  Sun- 
apee  Lake,  which  is  nine  and  a  half  miles  long  and  from  half  a  mile  to 
two  and  a  half  miles  wide,  and  eight  hundred  and  twenty  feet  above  the 
Connecticut  River,  into  which  it  empties  in  the  town  of  Claremont.  In  this  town  the 
river  has  a  gradual  fall  of  three  hundred  feet  or  more,  and  there  are  thirteen  excellent  mill 
privileges  on  these  falls.  It  is  estimated  that  each  foot  of  fall  is  capable  of  turning  one  thousand 
spindles.  The  Sunapee  Dam  Company  was  incorporated  by  the  New  Hampshire  Legislature, 
December  4,  1820.  This  company  is  composed  of  mill-owners  in  Claremont,  Newport  and 
Sunapee,  who  derive  their  motive  power  from  Sugar  River.  Among  the  rights  granted  by  the 
Legislature  was  the  right  "to  sink  the  outlet  of  Sunapee  Lake  at  the  source  of  Sugar  River  to 
the  depth  of  ten  feet  below  the  low  water  mark  of  said  lake,  and  to  erect  and  maintain  a  dam 
there,  with  suitable  gates  and  flumes,  to  the  height  of  said  low  water  mark,  for  the  benefit  of  the 
mills  and  mill  privileges."  This  corporation  has  been  kept  up,  and  the  dam  and  other  appli- 
ances erected  have  been  maintained  and  improved  from  time  to  time.  Without  this  great  nat- 
ural reservoir  and  the  right  to  use  it,  granted  by  the  Legislature,  Claremont  could  never  have 
reached  its  present  condition  of  prosperity  and  importance.  But  little  use  was  made 
of  this  water-power  until  the  years  1833  and  1834,  but  since  that  time  the  manufacturing  busi- 
ness of  Claremont,  dependent  upon  this  power,  has  gradually  grown  to  its  present  proportions. 

Like  all  New  England  towns  of  its  size  and  importance,  Claremont  does  not  lack  for  excel- 
lent school  facilities.  In  the  summer  of  1866,  Paran  Stevens,  Esq.,  of  New  York  City,  a  native 
of  this  town,  who  long  enjoyed  a  wide  reputation  as  a  hotel  owner  and  proprietor  in  Boston,  New 
York,  and  other  cities,  proposed  to  donate  the  sum  of  $io,oco,  to  aid  in  founding  a  High  School, 
provided  the  town  would  appropriate  a  like  sum  for  that  purpose.  In  the  autumn  of  that  year 


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the  citizens  with  great  unanimity  voted  to  accept  the  offer,  with  the  conditions  named,  and 
appropriated  $i  5,000  to  purchase  a  lot  and  erect  a  school  building.  The  homestead  lot  of  the  late 
Hon.  George  B.  Upham,  corner  of  Broad  and  Summer  streets,  and  lunning  back  to  Middle 
street,  containing  nearly  two  acres,  was  selected  as  the  site,  and  purchased  for  12,500.  The 
building  was  erected  in  1867,  Messrs.  S.  P.  Fiske,  Geo.  N.  Farwell,  Dr.  N.  Tolles,  A.  Dickin- 
son and  B.  P.  Gilman  being  the  building  committee,  and  was  named  the  Stevens  High  School. 
It  is  a  handsome  and  substantial  brick  structure,  three  stories  in  height,  44x64  feet  in  dimensions, 
with  ample  accommodations  for  two  hundred  students.  In  it  are  four  large  school-rooms,  large 
vestibules,  basement  for  furnaces,  fuel,  etc.,  and  an  elegant  hall  in  the  upper  story,  the  size  of 
the  entire  building.  It  was  completed  at  a  cost  of  127,225.27,  and  was  ready  for  occupancy 
September  I,  1868.  Mr.  Stevens  paid  for  the  bricks  of  the  building,  for  a  portion  of  the  iron 
fence,  and  in  other  ways  contributed  fully  one-half  the  cost  of  the  structure,  and  the  lot  on  which 
it  stands.  He  also  gave  to  the  town  $10,000  as  a  permanent  fund  for  the  support  of  the  school, 
several  paintings  now  hung  in  the  hall,  and  a  Chickering  concert  grand  piano.  At  his  death 
which  occurred  on  the  25th  of  April,  1872,  Mr.  Stevens  bequeathed  $40,000  in  addition,  the 
interest  of  which  is  to  be  used  for  the  support  of  the  school,  making  his  donations  for  this  pur- 
pose $65,000,  $50,000  of  which  must  forever  remain  as  a  fund  for  its  benefit. 

The  three  districts  in  Claremont  village  were  consolidated  and  made  one  district  in  1884, 
and  called  "Union  School  District,"  and  is  under  the  management  of  a  Board  of  Education, 
composed  of  six  gentlemen,  chosen  by  the  district.  The  scholars  are,  under  the  present  arrange- 
ment, in  five  primary,  three  intermediate  and  one  grammar  school. 

Claremont  has  six  churches,  viz:  Congregational,  Universalist,  Episcopalian,  Methodist, 
Baptist  and  Roman  Catholic.  It  has  the  "  Fiske  Free  Library,"  founded  by  the  munificence  of 
Mr.  Samuel  P.  Fiske,  a  native  of  Claremont,  who  donated  two  thousand  volumes,  to  which  has 
since  been  added  some  six  hundred  new  books,  and  the  whole  number  at  the  present  time  is 
about  four  thousand  volumes.  The  town  also  has  a  National  Bank,  a  Savings  Bank,  four  good 
hotels,  two  weekly  newspapers,  and  all  the  advantages  of  an  enterprising,  progressive -and  cul- 
tured New  England  community. 

Its  railroad  facilities  comprise  the  Sullivan  Railroad  and  the  Concord  and  Claremont  Rail- 
road. The  Sullivan  Railroad  runs  from  Bellows  Falls,  Vt.,  through  Charlestown  and  Clare- 
mont, to  Windsor,  Vt.  It  connects  at  Bellows  Falls  with  the  Cheshire  Railroad  for  Boston  via 
Keene  and  Fitchburg  ;  the  Valley  Railroad  for  New  York  via  Springfield  and  Hartford  ;  the 
Rutland  Railroad  for  Montreal  and  the  West  ;  and  at  Claremont  Junction  with  the  Concord  and 
Claremont  Railroad  at  Concord  and  Boston,  and  at  Windsor  with  the  Central  Vermont  Railroad 
for  St.  Albans,  Montreal  and  the  West.  The  Sullivan  was  finished  and  opened  for  business  in 
1849,  is  owned  and  operated  by  the  Connecticut  River  Railroad  Company,  and  has  a  double 
track  from  Bellows  Falls  to  Charlestown. 

The  Concord  and  Claremont  Railroad  runs  from  Claremont  Junction,  via  Newport  and 
Bradford,  to  Concord,  where  it  connects  with  the  Concord  Railroad  for  Boston,  and  with  the 
Northern  and  Boston,  Concord  and  Montreal  Railroads,  at  Contoocook  it  connects  with  the 
Monadnock,  Peterborough  and  Hillsborough  Railroad  for  Winchendon,  Mass.,  via  Hillsborough 
and  Petersborough.  This  road  was  opened  to  Claremont  in  September,  1872.  Other  roads 
have  been  surveyed,  giving  outlets  to  this  town  in  other  directions,  and  will  undoubtedly  be  built 
at  no  distant  period. 

Extensive  business  blocks  are  being  erected  in  this  village  the  present  year.  An  excellent 
system  of  water  works  has  just  been  completed  and  put  in  operation  for  the  benefit  of  the  town< 
and  on  every  hand  are  unmistakable  evidences  not  only  of  growing  wealth  and  prosperity,  but 
also  of  that  spirit  of  social,  moral  and  intellectual  refinement  and  culture  which  goes  far  to  make 
this,  in  every  essential  respect,  a  desirable  place  of  residence. 


Sugar   River  Paper  Mill  Company, 

Paper  Manufacturers. — The  manufacture  of  paper 
has  become  a  very  large  and  important  industry 
in  the  United  States,  not  only  by  reason  of  the 
vast  amount  of  capital  invested  in  it,  but  by  rea- 
son of  the  superiority  of  the  goods  our  manufac- 
turers are  now  able  to  produce,  and  which  are 
attracting  great  attention  in  England  and  other 
foreign  countries,  which  previously  had  the 
monopoly  of  this  class  of  manufacture.  The  Sugar 
Eiver  Paper  Mill  Co.,  of  Claremont,  N.  H.,  has 
long  been  associated  in  this  trade,  and  for  a  bright 
energetic  concern,  well  received  in  this  market, 
we  do  not  know  a  better.  This  business  was 
organized  as  an  incorporated  company  in  the  year 
1866  with  a  cash  capital  of  §100,000.  When  we 
state  that  it  hasa  product  of  eight  tons  of  paper  per 
day  and  does  an  annual  volume  of  business 
exceeding  $300, 000  some  idea  of  its  extent  maybe 
formed.  The  specialty  of  manufacture  is  book 
and  news  paper,  and  in  thislinethey  have  reached 
a  position  in  the  trade  of  special  pre-eminence. 
The  uniformity  of  the  papers  here  turned  out, 
their  freedom  from  imperfection  and  their  strength 
are  well-known  to  parties  using  their  stock.  The 
mill  itself  is  an  extensive  building,  solidly  and 
substantially  built  of  brick,  two  stori  es  high  and 
measuring  45x100  feet  with  an  L  attachment 
measuring  45x145  feet.  As  many  as  ninety 
experienced  assistants  are  all  the  time  employed 
in  this  industry,  thus  affording  sustenance  and 
work  to  a  goodly  number  of  poor  families.  We 
might  add  that  the  trade  of  the  Sugar  Eiver 
Paper  Mill  Co.  is  not  confined  to  any  one  locality 
or  section,  butextends  all  over  the  United  States, 
from  east  to  west.  The  following  gentlemen  con- 
stitute the  officers  of  the  company,  John  Tyler, 
Esq. ,  president ;  John  L.  Farwell,  Esq.,  treasurer  : 
J.  T.Emerson,  Esq., agent.  They  are  all  natives 
of  Claremont,  where  they  are  well  and  favorably 
known  in  both  commercial  and  social  circles. 


C.  A.  H.  Perkins,  Books,  Stationery,  etc., 
Tremont  Square. — A  well  conducted  and  deserv- 
edly popular  mercantile  establishment  is  that  of 
Mr.  C.  A.  H.  Perkins,  dealer  in  books,  stationery, 
school  supplies,  etc.,  on  Tremont  Square.  The 
attractive  store  contains  a  well  selected  stock  of 
the  goods  usually  to  be  met  with  at  a  first-class 
metropolitan  book  store,  and  although  but  little 
more  than  fairly  established  a  large  and  liberal 
patronage  has  already  been  secured.  Mr.  Perkins 
is  a  young  man  of  sterling  business  tact  and 
energy.  He  embarked  in  the  present  enterprise 
in  the  early  part  of  1887,  and  by  able  and  popular 
management  has  reared  a  prosperous  and  fast 
increasing  trade  and  even  the  general  respect  and 
esteem  of  this  his  native  town. 


Austin  W.  Gee,  Undertaker,  Dickinson's 
Block,  Tremont  Square. — The  business  of  this  es- 
tablishment was  founded  many  years  ago  by  Mr. 
E.  H.  Barker,  from  whom  the  present  proprietor 
purchased  it  in  April,  1886.  The  store  has  an 
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area  of  20x60  feet,  and  it  is  very  neatly  fitted  up 
and  admirably  arranged.  Here  are  displayed 
caskets  and  coffins  of  every  description,  robes, 
thibet.  cashmere,  etc.  The  stock  is  the  largest 
and  most  complete  of  its  kind  in  the  city.  Every- 
thing required  for  funerals  is  furnished  by  Mr. 
Gee  promptly,  and  so  well  are  the  duties  per- 
formed that  the  services  of  this  gentleman  are 
generally  sought  after  by  bereaved  friends  and 
relatives.  Caskets  and  coffins  in  any  style  can 
always  be  had,  also  robes  and  general  furnishing 
and  carriages:  and,  when  desired,  Mr.  Gee  will 
obtain  the  grave  or  burial  lot  in  any  of  the  ceme- 
teries throughout  this  vicinity.  As  a  funeral 
furnisher  and  director,  he  takes  full  charge  of 
affairs  from  the  house  to  the  cemetery,  and  will 
be  found  prompt  in  his  attendance  to  all  calls, 
either  day  or  night.  He  embalms  bodies  by  a 
new  method,  which  cannot  fail  to  give  the  best 
satisfaction.  Mr.  Gee  is  a  native  of  Marlow,  in 
this  state,  and  has  resided  in  Claremont  for  several 
years,  where  he  is  well  known  in  business  and 
social  circles. 


S.  A.  Dyke,  Harness,  etc., Tremont  Square. — 
Among  the  attractive  and  prosperous  business 
enterprises  located  in  this  great  shopping  district 
will  be  found  that  of  Mr.  S.  A.  Dyke,  manufacturer 
of  and  dealer  in  fine  harness,  also  trunks,  valises, 
and  all  horse  goods  and  carriage  equipments,  on 
Tremont  Square.  This  business  was  established 
in  1877  by  Mr.  L.  D.  Patten,  who  was  succeeded 
by  the  present  proprietor  in  1886.  The  commo- 
dious and  well  ordered  premises  are  supplied  with 
all  requisite  facilities  for  turning  out  the  finest 
work,  of  which  a  specialty  is  made,  a  large,  well 
selected  general  stock  of  goods  is  carried,  and  an 
extensive  and  prosperous  business  is  enjoyed. 
Mr,  Dyke  is  a  native  of  Littleton,  N.  H.,  and  a 
practical  harness  maker  of  thirty -four  years  ex- 
perience. By  active  and  able  management  he  has 
materially  augmented  the  old  time  prosperity  of 
the  business. 


Jonas  Hastings,  Meats. — The  provision 
trade  is  one  of  the  leading  business  interests  of 
any  community,  its  province  being  to  supply  a 
staple  necessity  of  the  people.  An  old  established 
local  house  to  be  mentioned  in  this  connection  is 
that  of  Mr.  Jonas  Hastings,  dealer  in  choice  beef, 
mutton,  veal,  pork,  etc.,  on  Tremont  street. 
This  business  was  originally  established  some 
thirty  years  ago,  and  has  been  under  the  present 
proprietorship  since  1879.  The  premises  are  at- 
tractively fitted  up  and  supplied  with  all  the 
modern  facilities  for  the  advantageous  handling 
and  display  of  the  large,  well  selected  and  com- 
plete stock  of  goods.  Attentive  salesmen  and  a 
delivery  team  are  kept  busy  in  attending  to  the 
wants  of  the  many  patrons,  and  an  exceedingly 
prosperous  general  trade  is  enjoyed.  Mr.  Hast- 
ings is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  and  a  skilful 
butcher.  By  able  and  popular  management  he 
has  built  up  a  fine  business. 


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Claremont  National  Bank,  Tremont 
Square. — The  Claremont  National  Bank  was  first 
incorporated  as  a  state  bank  in  1848,  and  reorgan- 
ized under  the  national  banking  laws  in  1864.  It 
has  a  cash  capital  of  $150,000,  a  present  surplus 
of  §66,000,  and  is  officered  as  follows,  viz : 
president,  John  L.  Farwell ;  cashier,  George  N. 
Farwell,  assistant  cashier^  John  L.  Farrell, 
Jr.;  directors,  W.  E.  Tutherly,  Chester  Pike, 
John  L.  Farwell,  "Wm.  Breck,  E.  J.  Tenney, 
Francis  Locke,  George  N.  Farwell.  The  bank 
occupies  its  own  building,  erected  in  1876,  and 
one  of  the  most  substantial  and  handsome  struc- 
tures in  the  town.  It  is  of  red  brick  with  white 
stone  trimmings,  two  stories  in  height,  and  front- 
ing on  Tremont  square.  The  banking  rooms  are 
spacious  and  elegantly  appointed,  affording 
ample  accommodation  to  the  public,  and  possess- 
ing every  convenience  for  facilitating  the  business 
in  hand.  The  building  is  occupied  exclusively 
by  the  Claremont  National  Bank  and  the  Sullivan 
Savings  Institution,  and  is  one  of  the  finest  for 
the  purpose  in  the  state.  A  general  banking 
business  is  transacted,  including  the  receiving  of 
deposits,  the  discounting  of  approved  commercial 
paper,  the  collection  of  drafts,  and  the  delivering 
of  first-class  securities  of  all  kinds.  From  its 
inception  this  bank  has  retained  the  confidence 
of  the  public  in  a  marked  degree.  Under  its 
present  wise  and  conservative  management  this 
bank  is  doing  a  large  and  safe  business,  all  its 
movements  being  marked  by  prudence,  caution 
and  honorable  business  methods,  and  it  is  uni- 
versally recognized  as  one  of  those  solid,  ably- 
conducted  institutions  that  reflect  credit  alike 
upon  their  officers  and  the  community  in  which 
they  are  situated.  Its  executive  officers  are 
gentlemen  with  whom  it  is  always  a  pleasure  to 
do  business.  Prompt,  obliging  and  efficient  in  all 
their  dealings  with  the  public,  they  are  naturally 
popular,  and  uphold  the  credit  of  the  bank  in 
both  financial,  business  and  social  life.  The 
president,  Mr.  John  L.  Farwell,  is  a  native  of 
Claremont,  and  one  of  the  best  known  men  in 
this  section  of  the  state.  He  has  represented  the 
town  in  the  State  Legislature,  and  was  the  father 
of  the  guaranty  savings  bank  bill  which  has  been 
the  best  possible  protection  to  the  depositor,  and 
has  since  been  adopted  by  the  states  of  Maine, 
Massachusetts  and  Vermont.  He  is  also  treas- 
urer in  the  Sugar  River  Paper  Mill  and  its  largest 
stockholder ;  n  director  of  the  Memphis  and 
Little  Rock,  the  Indiana,  Bloomington  and 
Western,  and  other  Railroads,  and  is  prominent 
in  every  good  word  and  work  for  the  welfare  and 
prosperity  of  his  town,  county  and  state.  The 
cashier  and  the  assistant  cashier  are"  both  sons 
of  the  president,  trained  in  the  banking  business 
from  their  youth  up,  and  eminently  fitted  for  the 
successful  discharge  of  the  duties  of  their  respec- 
tive positions,  while  the  board  of  directors  com- 
prises much  of  the  solid  business  element  of  this 
community. 


Sullivan  House,  H.  G.  Fitch  &  Son,  Pro- 
prietors.— The  first  thing  a  traveler  looks  for  on 
arriving  in  the  city  is  a  first-class,  comfortable 
hotel,  where  the  charges  are  fair  and  reasonable. 
On  visiting  Claremont  he  will  find  all  his  desires 
in  this  respect  gratified  by  taking  up  his  abode 
at  the  Sullivan  House,  a  finely  furnished,  sub- 


stantially built  hostelry.  The  Sullivan  was 
opened  many  years  ago,  and  in  March,  3885, 
Messrs.  H.  G.  Fitch  &  Son  (Mr.  Elmer  E.  Fitch), 
became  the  proprietors.  These  gentlemen  are 
natives  of  Claremont.  For  two  years  they  were 
in  the  hotel  business  in  North  Dakota,  and  at  one 
time  conducted  the  Hotel  Belmont  in  this  city. 
The  Sullivan  is  a  three-story  frame  building 
40x50  feet  in  dimensions,  and  attached  to  this  is 
an  L  30x50  feet  in  measurement.  There  is  ac- 
commodation for  seventy-five  guests,  and  the 
dining-room  will  seat  sixty  persons.  Connected 
with  the  house  is  a  well  stocked  bar-room,  and 
the  house  throughout  is  very  handsomely  and 
comfortably  furnished.  The  house  is  lighted  by 
gas,  heated  by  stoves,  and  the  various  apartments 
are  furnished  with  electric  call  bells  and  all 
modern  conveniences.  In  case  of  fire,  the  means 
of  escape  are  provided  in  the  rear  of  the  house. 
Here  one  can  obtain  pleasant,  home-like  rooms, 
well  furnished  and  ventilated,  and  supplied  with 
comfortable  beds.  An  excellent  table  is  kept,  and 
prompt  and  courteous  service  is  given  to  every 
guest.  The  Sullivan  is  the  most  popular  hotel  in 
town  in  this  respect.  The  Messrs.  Fitch  are 
among  the  best  known  landlords  of  Claremont, 
are  universally  liked  and  esteemed  for  their  strict 
integrity  and  genial  disposition.  Connected  with 
the  house  is  a  well  appointed  livery  stable,  stock- 
ed •with  first-class  turn-outs. 


McCullough  &  Nichols',  Livery. — A  well 
equipped  and  well  conducted  livery  stable  is  an 
important  acquisition  to  any  community,  and  in 
this  connection  as  a  representative  local  establish- 
ment is  mentioned  that  of  Messrs.  McCullough 
and  Nichols,  proprietors  of  the  Sullivan  House 
Livery,  Feed  and  Coach  Stables.  This  business  was 
started  in  1880  by  Mr.  H.  F.  Nichols,  who  in  1884 
was  joined  by  Mr.  John  McCullough  under  the 
present  title.  The  spacious  and  conveniently 
arranged  premises  afford  accommodations  for 
thirty  horses,  besides  vehicles,  feed,  etc.,  and 
first-class  single  or  double  teams  are  furnished 
promptly  for  either  business  or  pleasure  driving. 
This  house  makes  a  specialty  of  selling  horses, 
buggies,  stylish  harness,  etc.,  and  in  the  last  nine 
months  have  sold  one  hundred  and  thirty  hames. 
Of  the  firm  Mr.  McCullough  is  a  native  of  Ver- 
mont, and  Mr.  Nichols  of  this  state.  Both  are 
thoroughly  conversant  with  the  business  in  hand 
and  among  their  many  patrons  are  regarded  as 
leading  Claremont  livery  men. 


George     F.    Scott  s*    Variety   Store, 

Pleasant  Street. — One  of  the  most  popular  mer- 
cantile establishments  in  this  busy  town  is  the 
variety  store  of  Mr.  Geo.  F.  Scott.  The  premises 
consisting  of  a  store  and  basement  20x55  feet  in 
dimensions — are  fitted  up  in  a  convenient  and 
highly  attractive  manner  and  upon  the  shelves 
and  counters  is  displayed  a  large  well  selected 
stock  of  fancy  dry  goods,  crockery,  glass,  tinware, 
stationery,  toys,  holiday  goods,  etc.  The  store  is 
a  favorite  resort  for  the  shopping  public,  and  a 
prosperous  local  trade  is  enjoyed.  Mr.  Scott  is  a 
native  of  New  Hampshire  and  an  experienced 
tradesman  having  been  for  twelve  years  formerly 
in  business  in  Boston.  He  embarked  in  the  pres- 
ent enterprise  in  1883  and  by  able  and  popular 
management  has  built  up  a  fine  business. 


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CITY    OF    CLABEMONT. 


Herbert  Bailey,  Manufacturer  of  Under- 
shirts and  Drawers. — Mr.  Herbert  Bailey  presides 
over  as  the  sole  proprietor  of,  one  of  the  leading 
industries  of  this  place.  This  gentleman  devotes 
his  entire  time  to  and  has  invested  considerable 
capital  in  the  manufacture  of  undershirts  and 
drawers.  In  these  two  departments  of  manufac- 
ture his  firm  has  scored  an  eminent  success,  and 
won  the  record  of  which  is  unexcelled  by  any 
similar  manufacturing  firm  in  the  United  States. 
The  history  of  this  eminent  concern  dates  back 
to  the  year  1877,  and  we  can  truthfully  pay  that 
since  the  inception  of  the  business  it  has  only 
met  with  uninterrupted  success.  The  mill  itself 
is  a  very  old  one,  but  under  the  present  adminis- 
tration important  changes  and  additions  have 
been  made  to  it  so  that  to-day  it  is  to  all  extents 
and  purposes  a  new  concern.  The  present  busi- 
ness has  been  under  the  proprietorship  of  Mr. 
Herbert  Bailey  since  1877.  It  is  in  every  sense  a 
first-class  establishment.  The  dimensions  of  the 
building  are  38x100  feet,  with  an  additional  ex- 
tension measuring  38x70  feet.  In  connection 
herewith  are  several  storehouses,  the  larger  of 
which  is-  165  feet  long  and  36  feet  deep.  The 
offices  of  the  firm  are  very  spacious,  and  are 
handsomely  and  neatly  fitted  up  and  furnished 
with  all  the  modern  conveniences.  As  we  have 
already  intimated  this  concern  is  interested  solely 
in  the  manufacture  of  undershirts  and  drawers, 
embraces  all  kinds  and  varieties  of  these  goods 
from  the  finest  to  the  cheapest  both  in  all  wool 
and  in  cotton  goods.  A  specialty  moreover  is 
made  in  heavy  goods.  The  concern  enjoy,  we 
might  say,  a  national  reputation  in  heavy  goods. 
These  are  eagerly  sought  after  by  buyers,  and 
where  once  sold  they  have  been  sure  to  lead  right 
along  to  duplicating  and  extending  orders.  As 
many  as  eighty  skilled  and  experienced  hands 
are  all  the  time  engaged  in  the  factory,  a  goodly 
number  of  whom  have  been  employed  by  the  firm 
for  years.  Not  only  in  the  manufacture  of  these 
goods  but  in  the  manner  in  which  they  are  done 
up  in  packing  and  for  shipment,  Mr.  Herbert 
Bailey  deserves  special  mention.  A  very  impor- 
tant feature  here  is  that  the  paper  boxes,  a  vast 
quantity  of  which  are  annually  consumed  here, 
are  all  manufactured  upon  the  premises.  Thus 
in  every  minor  detail  the  utmost  vigilance  and 
care  are  taken  to  secure  superiority.  All  through- 
out the  New  England  States  an  immense  con- 
sumption exists  for  these  goods.  Messrs.  Case, 
Leland  &  Co.,  of  Boston  and  New  York,  are  the 
mill's  sel  ling  agents,  and  in  .the  selection  of  such  a 
representative  firm  of  selling  agents  Mr.  Herbert 
Bailey  is  to  be  congratulated.  Mr.  Bailey  is  a 
native  of  New  Hampshire,  and  is  a  middle-aged 
but  very  active  and  enterprising  manufacturer. 
He  was  formerly  in  the  same  character  of  busi- 
ness in  Enfield,  N.  H.,  and  removed  to  his  present 
mill  in  order  to  obtain  better  facilities. 


A.  M.  Hannaford,  Dealer  in  Coffins  and 
Caskets,  etc,  Pleasant  Street. — Mr.  Hannaford  is  the 
largest  dealer  in  furniture  in  this  section  of  the 
state.  His  stock  consists  of  a  very  choice  selection 
of  parlor  and  bed-room  suits,  a  stock  of  crockery, 
glassware,  wooden  ware,  plated  ware  and  house 
furnishing  goods  generally.  His  store  is  the 
largest  of  the  kind  in  the  city  and  the  goods  can 
be  seen  to  the  very  best  advantage.  One  of  the 


chief  features  of  this  business  is  that  of  under- 
taking. Here  are  always  to  he  found  coffins, 
and  caskets  of  every  description.  The  business  was 
orignally  established  about  seventeen  years  ago, 
and  through  the  energy  and  well  directed  guidance 
of  the  management  has  become  the  principal  firm 
in  this  character  of  business  in  this  vicinity.  The 
origin  of  the  business  was  a  moderate  one  and  its 
success  can  be  entirely  traced  to  superior  manage- 
ment. In  the  choice  of  trimmings  and  mount- 
ings only  the  best  are  used.  At  this  establish- 
ment burial  clothes  of  all  descriptions  are  kept  in 
stock,  bodies  are  enbalmed  and  put  on  ice  in  the 
most  satisfactory  and  scientific  manner  ;  carriages 
are  furnished  at  a  moments  notice  for  funerals  or 
for  wedding  parties,  and  in  fact  everything  per- 
taining to  this  department  of  business  is  looked 
after  in  the  most  thorough  and  effective  manner. 
His  store  and  stock  are  among  the  largest  in  this 
place.  The  former  occupies  three  floors  each 
30x60  feet,  and  this  commodious  building  is  taxed 
to  its  utmost  limit  in  the  storage  and  display  of 
this  heavy  stock.  Mr.  Hannaford  is  a  native  of 
New  York  and  possesses  all  the  vim  and  drive 
belonging  to  the  New  York  merchant.  He  is  a 
middle  aged,  well  preserved  man  who  is  well  and 
popularly  known  among  a  large  circle  of  trade 
acquaintances. 

Star  Clothing  House,  Corner  Broad  and 
Sullivan  Streets,  Tremont  Square. — This  is 
another  popular  and  leading  store  in  this  place, 
and  worthy  of  prominent  mention  in  the  pages  of 
the  present  work.  The  Star  Clothing  House,  as 
the  name  implies,  is  a  brilliant  organization 
engaged  in  the  clothing  trade.  It  was  established 
in  1883  by  Mr.  Patrick  Kelly,  and  Mr.  G.  P  Hun- 
ton  continued  thebusinessuntil  March  1885,  when 
Mr.  E.  F.  Eobinson  was  taken  as  partner,  and  the 
business  continued  in  the  control  of  these  gentle- 
men since  that  time,  and  right  from  its  infancy  it 
has  enjoyed  a  course  of  uninterrupted  prosperity. 
Here  are  to  be  found  a  full  and  extensive  line  of 
clothing,  hats,  caps  and  gent's  furnishing  goods. 
These  goods  are  all  purchased  by  the  members  of 
the  firm  themselves,  who  are  intimately  conver- 
sant with  every  detail  of  fabric  and  make-up. 
Special  care  is  taken  to  obtain  early  in  the  season 
and  in  advance  of  their  competitors  new  goods 
and  all  the  novelties  of  the  season.  In  addition 
to  the  above  mentioned  lines  of  stock  the  Star 
Clothing  House  has  added  lately  anew,  superior 
and  elegant  line  of  trunks  and  a  number  of 
specialties  in  jewelry,  such  as  sleeve-buttons, 
studs,  etc. ,  for  gentlemen's  wear.  The  store  occu- 
pied by  this  firm  is  a  roomy  and  capacious  build- 
ing measuring  40x50  feet,  and  is  filled  to  over- 
flowing with  the  vast  amount  of  stock  necessary 
to  be  constantly  carried  on  hand  to  meet  the 
exigencies  of  the  trade's  demands.  A  number  of 
efficient  and  competent  clerks  are  in  attendance 
to  wait  upon  customers,  and  the  entire  business  is 
conducted  upon  metropolitan  principles.  The 
individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  G.  P. 
Hunton  and  E.  F.  Robinson.  The  former  is  a 
native  of  Vermont  and  the  latter  of  Massachusetts. 
They  are  both  young  men  and  possess  an  energy 
and  activity  in  business  which  are  sure  to  bring 
forth  much  more  than  ordinary  results.  They 
stand  very  high  indeed  in  both  social  and  com- 
mercial circles. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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The     Sullivan     Machine     Company, 

Manufacturers  of  Well  Boring  Drills,  Quarrying 
Machines,     General     Machinery     and     Foundry 
Work. — The  Sullivan  Machine  Co. 's  works  are  the 
most  extensive  of  their  kind  in  Claremont.    They 
cover  an  area  of  several  acres,  and  the  products 
of  the  concern  are  shipped  to  every  section  of  the 
United  States.     This  enterprise  had  its  origin  in 
a  small  iron  foundry  established  by  Mr.  Roswell 
Elmer  for  casting  plows,  stoves,  potash  kettles, 
etc.     He  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  George  W.  Emer- 
son, who  continued  the  manufacture  of  plows,  etc., 
for  seven  or  eight  years  prior  to  1850,  when  he 
built  the  original  machine  shop,  now  forming  a 
part    of    the    extensive   works  of  the  company. 
This  shop  Messrs.  D.  A.  Clay  &  Co.  (of  which  Mr. 
J.   P.  Upham  was  a  partner)   leased,  and  in  1851 
they  began  business  as  general  machinists.     Mr. 
Upham    subsequently   purchased    the   property, 
erected  additional  buildings,  equipped  them  with 
all  necessary  tools  and  other  mechanical  appli- 
ances, and  carried  on  business  as  a  manufacturer 
of  water-wheels  and  machinery  of  all  kinds.     In 
1868  the  Sullivan  Machine  Co.  was  organized  and 
took  control   of  the  business.     In  the  following 
year  the  company  was  incorporated  with  a  capital 
of  §200,000.     The  officers  of  the  company  are  :  J. 
P.    Upham,    president;     C.    B.    Rice,   treasurer; 
Albert  Ball,  superintendent.      Mr.   Upham,  who 
has  been  at  the  head  of  this  business  for  more  than 
thirty  years,  is  a  native  of  Claremont.     The  com-  I 
pauy  have  now  in  its  service  men  holding  respon-  i 
sible  positions  who  have  been  identified  with  the 
concern  ever  since  Mr.  Upham  became  connected  ! 
with    the    business.      The    superintendent,   Mr.  I 
Albert  Ball,  has  designed  and  perfected  some  of  | 
the  most  valuable  manufacturing  appliances  now 
in  use.     Mr.  Ball  is  spoken  of  as  being  an  emi-  j 
nently  ingenious  and  distinguished  mechanic,  and  j 
a  valuable  member  of  this  company.     He  is  the 
inventor  of  Diamond  drilling  machines  and  many 
different  machines.      One   of  the  first  repeating 
rifles  and   also  cartridge  loading  machines  were 
invented  by  him.     The  works  comprise  machine 
shops   and   smithy  foundries,  and  pattern  shops  | 
with    many  storehouses   and    iron   sheds.       The  ; 
foundry     is      provided     with     two     cupolas    of 
seven      to     eight     tons     capacity      and     with 
other  furnaces  for  melting  copper,  Babbitt  metal, 
bronze,  etc.     From  sixty  to  eighty  hands  are  em- 
ployed, and   the  manufactures  of  the  concern  are  : 
patent     new  improvad    hydraulic-feed   diamond 
prospecting  and  well-boring  drills,  special  light 
prospecting   drills   for   working   in   tunnels   and 
mines,     diamond     quarrying     machines,    watgr 
wheels,  flume  and  scroll ;  and  water-wheel  regu- 
lars, flexible  woven  cop  tubes,  paper  roving  cans, 
crackers   or  crushers  for  corn,  either  shelled  or  on 
cob,  which  can  be  used  incidentally  for  power  shel- 
lers ;   rag-baling   presses  ;   and  general   machine 
and  foundry  work.     They  also  devise  and  build 
special  machinery.     Besides  the  prospecting  drill, 
a  specialty  is  made  of  the  patent  diamond  quarry- 
ing drill,  the  patent  for  which  the  company  also 
own.      This  drill  is  used  for  quarrying  marble, 
slate  and  other  valuable  stone — notably  in  Ver- 
mont, where  it  has  materially  lessened  the  cost  of 
quarrying  the  apparently  inexhaustible  mines  of 
that  useful  commodity.     Besides  the  sale  of  very 
many  of  those  drills   this  company  now  own  and 
run  on  contract,  in  the  marble  quarries  of  Ver- 


mont, quite  a  number  of  them.  The  company 
have  a  brisk  trade  with  all  parts  of  the  Union, 
and  ship  goods  to  Mexico,  Canada,  Australia  and 
other  foreign  countries. 


George  H.  Stowell,  Dealer  in  Hardware, 
Iron,  Steel,  Coal,  Lime,  Seeds,  Paints  and  Oils, 
etc.,  Brown's  Block. — Twenty-three  years  of 
unbroken  prosperity  marks  the  history  of  the 
well  and  favorably  known  establishment  of  Mr. 
George  H.  Stowell,  dealer  in  hardware,  iron,  steel, 
paints  and  oils,  and  jobber  and  shipper  of  linseed 
oil,  coal,  lime,  cement,  grass  seed,  nails,  etc., 
which  is  in  all  respects  the  largest  and  leading 
concern  in  its  line  in  the  city.  This  flourishing 
enterprise  had  its  beginning  in  1864,  and  from  its 
inception  has  been  conducted  with  a  spirited 
enterprise  and  success  worthy  of  commendation. 
In  Brown's  Block  Mr.  Stowell  occupies  two  floors, 
each  22x60  feet  in  dimensions,  and,  in  addition  to 
these,  he  has  three  storehouses  in  other  parts  of 
the  city,  crowded  with  surplus  stock.  The  sales- 
rooms are  very  neat  in  their  fittings  and  appoint- 
ments, and  the  arrangements  are  methodical  and 
of  a  character  to  facilitate  the  transaction  of  busi- 
ness. The  premises  are  connected  by  telephone 
and  all  orders  receive  prompt  and  careful  atten- 
tion. The  stock  is  a  large,  varied  and  valuable 
one,  and  includes  every  description  of  builders' 
and  general  hardware,  carpenters'  and  mechanics' 
tools,  table  and  pocket  cutlery,  iron  and  steel  of 
foreign  and  domestic  manufacture,  blacksmiths' 
goods,  doors,  sash  and  blinds,  cordage,  nails,  agri- 
cultural tools  and  implements  of  all  kinds,  grass 
seeds,  Bradley's  fertilizers,  crockery  and  glass- 
ware, whips,  lime,  cement,  paints,  oils,  etc.  The 
business  is  both  wholesale  and  retail  in  its 
character,  and  the  trade  extends  throughout  the 
city  and  county.  A  number  of  competent  and 
experienced  assistants  are  employed  in  the  store, 
and  the  house  is  represented  among  dealers  by 
traveling  salesmen.  Near  the  freight  depot  Mr. 
Stowell  has  a  spacious  yard  provided  with  sheds 
and  pockets,  and  all  requisite  facilities  for  con- 
ducting a  large  business  in  coal  and  wood.  Mr. 
Stowell  was  born  fifty-two  years  ago  at  Cornish. 
N.  H. 


S.  J.  Koberts  Jr.,  Meats,  Tremont  Street. 
— One  of  the  best  conducted  and  most  popular 
city  establishments  in  the  provision  line  is  that 
of  Mr.  S.  J.  Koberts,  Jr.,  dealer  in  choice  beef, 
mutton,  lamb,  veal,  pork,  hams,  bacon,  corned- 
beef,  tongue,  poultry,  etc.,  on  Tremont  street. 
This  business  was  established  in  1882  by  C.  H. 
Dole,  Esq.,  who  was  succeeded  in  Jan.,  1887,  by 
Messrs.  Roberts  &  Haubrich,  and  in  March  of  the 
same  year  Mr.  Roberts  become  sole  proprietor. 
The  market,  40x50  feet  in  size,  is  fitted  up  in  a 
neat  and  attractive  style,  and  every  facility  is  at 
hand  for  the  advantageous  handling  and  display 
of  the  large,  comprehensive  and  complete  stock. 
The  house  handles  Northern  beef,  also  killing  is 
done  on  the  premises.  Two  clerks  and  a  like 
number  of  delivery  teams  are  employed,  and  a 
large  and  liberal  city  and  suburban  trade  is  en- 
joyed. Mr.  Roberts  is  a  gentleman  thoroughly 
conversant  with  the  meat  trade,  and  he  is  popu- 
larly numbered  among  the  foremost  merchants  in 
his  line.  He  is  a  native  of  Bedford,  Mass.,  and 
has  made  many  friends  in  this  city. 


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CITY    OF    CLAREMONT. 


George  Li.  Balcom,  Manufacturer  of 
Unions,  Cotton  and  Woollen  Wraps,  Cassimeres, 
Cloakings,  Diagonals,  etc. — The  business  so  suc- 
cessfully conducted  by  Mr.  George  L.  Balcom, 
located  at  Fall  No.  8  on  South  Side,  was  founded 
about  1833  by  the  Sullivan  Manufacturing  Co., 
who  engaged  in  the  production  of  woollen  goods. 
The  company  erected  the  main  building  in  1834 
for  the  manufacture  of  satinets.  The  corpora- 
tion, however,  succumbed  to  the  pressure  of  hard 
times,  and  on  April  10,  1844,  their  real  estate 
passed  into  the  hands  of  Thomas  Sanford  and 
William  Rossiter,  who  carried  on  the  business  of 
manufacturing  satinets  and  other  goods  till  July, 
1857,  when  they  disposed  of  their  business  to 
Mr.  Geo.  L.  Balcom.  This  gentleman  was  born 
October  19,  1819,  at  Sudbury,  Mass.  In  1837  he 
was  employed  as  a  clerk  in  Boston,  and  later  in 
Philadelphia  passed  two  years  at  Harvard  Uni- 
versity. In  1847  he  went  to  Proctorsville,  Vt.,  as 
bookkeeper  for  Gilson,  Smith  &  Co.,  woollen 
manufacturers.  In  the  following  year  he  was 
made  superintendent  of  the  mill,  and  in  1850 
became  a  partner  in  the  concern  under  the  style 
of  Smith  &  Balcom.  This  partnership  subsisted 
for  seven  years,  until  1857,  when  he  purchased,  as 
before  mentioned,  his  mill  at  Claremont.  In 
1859  he  also  became  sole  proprietor  of  the  mill  at 
Proctorsville,  Vt.,  and  operated  it  in  connection 
with  his  mill  at  Claremont.  Mr.  Balcom  repre- 
sented Cavendish,  Vt.,  in  the  Legislature  of  Ver- 
mont in  1855  and  1856  and  in  the  extra  session 
of  1857.  In  1868  he  visited  Europe,  and  in  1883 
he  represented  Claremont  in  the  New  Hampshire 
Legislature.  Mr.  Balcom  is  a  gentleman  of  cul- 
ture, and  has  the  finest  private  library  in  Clare- 
mont, probably  in  Sullivan  Co.  He  is  a  mem- 
ber and  vice-president  of  the  New  Hampshire 
Historical  Society,  takes  great  interest  in  histori- 
cal research,  and  has  one  of  the  largest  collections 
of  New  Hampshire  works  in  the  state,  public 
or  private.  He  is  a  thoroughly  representative 
New  England  manufacturer,  and  his  products 
have  a  high  standard  value  in  the  market.  The 
plant  covers  twelve  acres.  The  mill,  containing 
three  floors  and  basement,  is  36x98  feet  in  dimen- 
sions. The  other  buildings  are:  Dyehouse, 
24x38  feet  in  dimensions  ;  storeroom,  14x34  feet ; 
woodshed,  76  feet  long  ;  open  shed  30x60  feet ; 
brick  picker  house,  six  tenements  and  boarding 
houses,  owned  and  controlled  by  Mr.  Balcom  ; 
and  office  and  storehouse  30x50  feet.  Mr.  Bal- 
com's  mill  has  two  water-wheels,  three  sets  of  44 
inch  cards,  eight  hundred  and  eighty  spindles  and 
twenty-five  looms,  employs  fifty-five  hands, 
uses  140,000  pounds  of  wool  and  manufactures 
tricots,  cloakings,  diagonals,  union,  cassimeres. 
The  products  comprise  about  120,000  yards  per 
annum.  The  selling  agents  are  Messrs.  Mackin- 
tosh, Green  &  Co.,  of  New  York  and  Boston,  and 
the  goods  are  to  be  purchased  in  all  parts  of  the 
Union. 


Edwin  C.  Fisher,  Photographer,  Perry's 
Block. — Among  the  representative  men  of  Clare- 
mont we  should  not  fail  to  mention  the  name  of 
Mr.  Edwin  C.  Fisher,  who  is  located  on  Perry's 
Block  and  who  enjoys  the  hearty  support,  confi- 
dence and  respect  of  the  citizens.  This  gentleman 
was  born  and  brought  upright  among  these  people 
and  consequently  is  no  stranger  to  them.  The 


profession  in  which  he  is  engaged  and  in  which 
he  is  a  prominent  specialist  is  that  of  a  photog- 
rapher. The  business  was  established  by  Mr. 
Fisher  in  the  year  1886,  and  in  the  brief  period 
of  its  existence  the  patronage  of  the  concern  has 
doubled  itself  during  the  past  six  months  to  that 
of  the  previous  six  months.  Mr.  Fisber  has  the 
advantage  of  enjoying  very  large  and  pleasant 
operating  rooms  and  reception  rooms,  a  very  im- 
portant factor  in  an  establishment  of  this  kind, 
and  one  thoroughly  appreciated  by  his  numerous 
friends  and  patrons.  The  site  of  this  photographic 
gallery  is  an  old  and  familiar  one,  and  is  patron- 
ized by  all  the  wealthy  and  leading  citizens  of 
this  place.  Here  are  to  be  found  all  the  newest 
and  most  recently  perfected  apparatus  known  in 
the  processes  of  this  business  and  the  work  turned 
out  by  the  same  is  really  first-class.  In  addition 
to  ordinary  photographic  work  a  specialty  is 
made  of  all  kinds  of  landscape  and  portrait  work. 
We  have  also  been  much  interested  in  other  really 
good  exhibits  at  this  establishment  in  water  col- 
ors, crayons,  pastel  paintings,  india  inks,  etc. 
These  do  credit  to  this  promising  artist,  and  are 
not  only  attracting  the  attention  of  citizens  in 
the  locality  but  are  highly  commended  even  by 
the  professional  brethren  and  competitors  of  Mr. 
Fisher.  Whilst  this  young  gentleman  has  only 
had  an  experience  of  three  years  in  this  business, 
he  has  produced  work  that  others  who  have  lived 
for  three-score  years  have  not  attempted.  His 
gallery  is  very  popularly  known,  and  is  well  pat- 
ronized. We  are  pleased  to  note  this  encourage- 
ment which  the  really  artistic  work  of  this  artist 
is  receiving. 

The  Boston  Branch  Boot  and  Shoe 
Store,  Pattens  Block ;  E.  J.  Shattuck,  Agent. — 
A  newly  established  mercantile  enterprise,  but  one 
which  bids  fairly  to  soon  take  a  front  rank  in  the 
local  trade  is  that  of  Mr.  E.  G.  Shattuck  dealer  in 
fine  boots  and  shoes.  Mr.  Shattuck  opened  his 
commodious  and  attractive  store  in  September, 
1887,  and  his  large  fine  stock  of  goods  and  upright, 
honorable  dealing  have  already  secured  for  him  a 
wide  popluarity  and  consequent  large  and  fast  in- 
creasing patronage.  Mr.  Shattuck  is  a  shoe  cutter 
by  trade  and  a  gentleman  thoroughly  conversant 
with  the  footwear  business.  He  is  generally  pop- 
ular in  all  circles,  and  fully  merits  the  success 
which  is  bound  to  crown  his  well  directed  and 
spirited  management. 

H.  !L.  Brooks,  Pharmacist,  Main  and  Union 
Streets. — The  oldest  drug  store  in  this  section  of 
the  state  is  that  of  Mr.  H.  L.  Brooks.  This  busi- 
ness was  established  upwards  of  forty  years  ago 
by  Mr.  Luther  Brown.  In  1860  Mr.  Levi  Brooks 
succeeded  to  the  management  and  was  in  turn 
succeeded  in  1872  by  his  son,  the  present  proprie- 
tor. The  premises  comprise  a  finely  fitted  up 
salesroom  with  a  floor  above  for  storage,  and  the 
stock  embraces  everything  pertaining  to  'a  first- 
class  family  drug  store.  Prescriptions  are  skil- 
fully compounded,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  the 
preparation  of  one  of  the  best  asthma  cures  ex- 
tant. Mr.  Brooks  is  a  native  of  Suncook,  N.  H., 
and  an  experienced  and  capable  pharmacist.  He 
is  a  member  of  the  State  Pharmaceutical  Associa- 
tion, also  the  Connecticut  River  Retail  Druggists' 
Association. 


LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS. 


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F.  Haubrich  &  Co.,  Dealers  in  Ready- 
Made  Clothing,  Hats,  Caps,  Furs,  Trunks,  Valises, 
and  Gentlemen's  Furnishing  Goods,  Perry's 
Block. — The  business  of  this  concern  was  started 
in  1854  by  Mr.  F.  Haubrich,  who  is  a  native  of 
Prussia.  For  the  past  twenty-eight  years  the 
business  has  been  conducted  at  its  present  stand, 
in  Perry's  Block,  and  it  is  one  of  the  best  known 
and  most  popular  establishments  in  its  line  in 
the  city.  Mr.  Haubrich  entered  into  partnership 
with  his  present  associate  in  the  business,  Mr.  A. 
W.  Hawkes,  in  1875,  who  is  a  native  of  Massa- 
chusetts, and  since  then  the  style  of  the  house 
has  been  F.  Haubrich  &  Co.  The  premises  occu- 
pied comprise  three  floors  and  basement,  each 
50x50  feet  in  dimensions,  and  they  are  very 
appropriately  fitted  up  and  arranged  throughout. 
The  firm  carry  the  largest  stock  in  the  city  of 
ready-made  clothing,  made  of  the  best  of  mater- 
ials, in  the  prevailing  styles,  and  in  a  thoroughly 
Workman-like  manner.  All  the  latest  styles  in 
hats  and  caps  are  represented,  and  the  most 
recent  novelties  in  dress  shirts,  cuflfs,  collars, 
hosiery,  neckwear,  underwear,  suspenders,  and 
gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  of  every  descrip- 
tion, are  shown,  together  with  a  fine  assortment 
of  furs  and  a  large  assortment  of  trunks,  valises,, 
etc.  They  manufacture  a  full  line  of  fur  coats 
and  robes,  and  have  an  enviable  reputation  for 
their  coon  and  seal  coats.  This  house  buys 
from  first  hands  only  at  lowest  prices  for  cash, 
thus  enabling  them  to  successfully  meet  all 
competition,  by  selling  at  the  lowest  possible 
prices. 

Union  Toy  Turning-  Works,  Main  Street. 
— Among  the  representative  and  reliable  firms 
engaged  in  manufacturing  in  this  interesting 
place  we  are  pleased  to  mention  the  firm  doing 
business  under  the  firm  name  and  style  of  the 
Union  Toy  Turning  Works.  The  factory  of  this 
concern  is  located  on  Main  street  in  the  very 
centre  of  the  business  interests  of  the  place.  The 
business  became  established  in  the  year  1880, 
since  which  date  it  has  made  a  development  of  a 
most  rapid  nature.  The  special  features  of  the 
business  are  general  variety  work,  light  turning 
and  toy  work.  This  is  mostly  custom  work  and 
made  to  order,  the  same  coming  from  all  parts 
of  the  United  States  ,but  in  most  part  from  the 
larger  cities  like  New  York,  Philadelphia,  Boston 
and  Chicago.  In  the  manufacture  of  this  class 
of  goods  the  introduction  of  a  number  of  special 
machines  has  become  necessary.  These  are  very 
expensive  and  embraces  Weymouth  lathes  and 
the  automatic  Tucker  lathes  (of  special  construc- 
tion). The  premises  occupied  in  this  industry 
consist  of  a  two-story  frame  building  32x70  feet, 
which  is  thoroughly  equipped  in  every  depart- 
ment with  the  special  machinery  and  tools  as 
required  in  the  business.  As  many  as  twenty 
skilled  and  experienced  workmen  are  all  the  time 
kept  employed.  Mr.  George  H.  Stowell,  the 
head  of  this  establishment,  is  a  native  of  Clare- 
mont.  He  is  an  able,  intelligent,  mechanical 
man  and  is  right  at  home  in  this  business.  He 
has  been  brought  up  to  it  since  infancy  and  un- 
derstands it  in  every  particular.  He  is  a  genial, 
social  man  and  is  much  respected  and  popular 
in  this  community,  where  his  patronage  is  quite 
extensive. 


Miller  &  Putnam,  Stoves,  Tinware, 
Plumbing,  Furnace  Work,  etc.,  Tremont  Square. — 
This  is  an  old  established,  popular  business  house, 
and  one  which  is  rendering  useful  and  valuable 
service  to  the  community.  The  business  was 
founded  in  1867  by  Messrs.  G.  A.  Stone  &  Co., 
who  were  succeeded  by  Mr.  A.  C.  Stone.  In 
1886  Mr.  J.  O.  Miller  became  the  proprietor,  and 
in  August,  1887,  he  formed  a  partnership  with 
Mr.  E.  W.  Putnam,  who  is  a  native  of  Croydon, 
N.  H.  Mr.  Miller  was  born  at  Chester,  Vt. 
Their  establishment  is  the  largest  of  its  kind  in 
the  city,  and  the  patronage  is  drawn  from  all 
classes  of  the  community.  The  premises  occupied 
consist  of  two  floors  and  basement,  each  of  which 
has  an  area  of  30x65  feet.  In  the  rear  of  the  store 
is  a  well-equipped  workshop,  where  all  kinds  of 
tin,  copper  and  sheet-iron  work,  plumbing,  etc. , 
are  executed  with  promptitude  and  skill.  The 
firm  employ  a  number  of  skilled  artisans,  and 
make  a  specialty  of  sanitary  plumbing,  gas  and 
steam  fitting,  furnace  work,  and  the  manufacture 
of  sheet  metal  goods.  The  facilities  embrace  all 
the  machinery,  tools  and  appliances  that  are 
applicable  to  the  business.  The  store  is  very 
neatly  fitted  up  and  admirably  arranged,  and  the 
stock  carried  is  a  very  extensive  and  well  selected 
one.  It  includes  a  large  variety  of  cooking  and 
heating  stoves,  furnaces,  etc.,  a  fine  assortment  of 
tin,  copper  and  sheet-iron  ware,  wooden  ware, 
house  furnishing  goods,  Akron  drain  pipes,  etc. 
Roofing  and  jobbing  work  are  given  immediate 
and  satisfactory  attention,  and  the  charges  in  all 
instances  are  fair  and  equitable.  Customers,  in 
favoring  the  firm  with  their  patronage,  may 
trust  implicitly  in  their  reliability  and  depend 
fully  on  receiving  the  best  value  at  the  minimum 
cost. 


The  Blue  Store. — This  business  was  estab- 
lished under  very  auspicious  circumstances  by  the 
present  proprietors  in  1876,  and  since  its  inception 
it  has  met  with  very  gratitying  success  and  en- 
couragement. The  goods  dealt  in  comprise  quite 
a  miscellaneous  stock  of  dry  goods,  fancy  goods, 
carpets,  boots  and  shoes,  etc.  These  are  all  pur- 
chased directly  from  the  largest  manufacturers 
east  and  are  purchased  in  such  large  quantities 
that  all  the  extra,  special  and  cash  discounts  are 
obtained.  In  his  methods  of  trading  no  man  is 
better  up  to  the  times  than  Mr.  Weed.  He  is  a 
very  bright  and  energetic  merchant.  Naturally 
a  born  merchant  he  has  also  had  an  active  busi- 
ness career  for  the  past  thirty-three  years,  having 
moved  to  Claremont  thirty-five  years  ago.  He 
was  a  clerk  five  years  with  a  Boston  wholesale 
dry  goods  house,  five  years  with  Olstead 
Tufts  &  Co.'s  general  store  and  in  his  present  since 
1876.  He  is  county  treasurer  and  a  member  of 
the  Board  of  Education,  besides  holding  other 
prominent  positions.  The  store  has  been  occupied 
about  twelve  years,  and  is  a  large  double  store 
50x60  feet,  elegantly  fitted  up  and  elaborately 
furnished  for  this  business.  A  number  of  efficient 
and  competent  clerks  wait  courteously  upon  cus- 
tomers. The  head  of  this  popular  store,  famil- 
iarly known  as  the  Blue  Store,  is  a  native  of  the 
state  of  Massachusetts,  and  is  a  dashing  and  ener- 
getic merchant.  As  a  private  citizen  he  possesses 
the  confidence  and  esteem  of  his  fellow-men  to  a 
remarkable  degree. 


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CITY     CF     CLAREMONT. 


I.  D.  Hall,  Dry  Goods,  Groceries  and  General 
Stock. — There  is  perhaps  no  more  popular  or 
thoroughly  appreciated  mercantile  establishment 
in  any  community  than  the  general  store,  where 
may  be  obtained  all  the  staple  articles  of  merchan- 
dise, together  with  many  useful  and  ornamental 
things  too  numerous  for  classification.  An  old 
well  known  house  of  this  character  forms  the  im- 
mediate subject  of  the  present  sketch — that  of 
Mr.  I.  D.  Hall,  dealer  in  dry  goods,  groceries, 
country  produce,  cigars,  tobacco,  etc.,  at  the  junc- 
tion of  Main  and  Union  streets.  This  business 
was  established  many  years  ago,  the  store  being 
one  of  the  oldest  in  town,  although  only  under 
the  present  ^proprietorship  since  1880.  The 
commodious  and  well  appointed  premises  consist 
of  two  floors,  each  33x40  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
the  stock  of  goods  carried  is  large,  well  selected 
and  complete.  The  store  is  a  favorite  purchasing 
depot  for  the  surrounding  residents,  and  a  prosper- 
ous general  business  is  enjoyed.  Mr.  Hall  is  a 
native  of  Cornish,  N.  H.  In  his  seven  years  of 
establishment  at  this  site  he  has  reared  a  fine 
trade. 


Charles  B.  Spofford,  Apothecary,  Tre- 
mont  Square. — The  popular  and  well  known  drug 
house  of  Mr.  Charles  B.  Spofford  was  inaugurated 
in  1874.  The  founder  was  Mr.  F.  G.  Winn,  who 
was  succeeded  by  the  present  proprietor  in  1884. 
The  store  is  handsomely  fitted  up,  and  all  the 
surroundings  indicate  close  and  careful  attention 
to  detail.  The  stock  carried  embraces  drugs, 
chemicals,  family  and  proprietary  remedies,  toilet 
and  fancy  articles,  druggists'  sundries  of  all  kinds, 
fancy  goods,  confectionery,  cigars,  etc.  The  as- 
sortments are  always  full  and  fresh,  none  but  the 
purest  and  best  goods  being  handled.  Mr.  Spof- 
ford is  the  manufacturer  of  Chilblain  Cure  and 
Richard's  Bitters,  and  he  gives  special  attention 
to  the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions 
and  family  recipes.  Mr.  Spofford  is  a  native  of 
Manchester,  N.  H.,  and  is  a  member  of  the 
American  Pharmaceutical  Association.  He  is 
also  secretary  for  the  New  Hampshire  and  Con- 
necticut River  Pharmaceutical  Associations,  and 
with  all  his  fellow  tradesmen  recognized  as 
standing  among  the  best  in  his  special  line  of 
business. 


A.  Boucher,  Dealer  in  Groceries  and  Provi- 
sions, North  Broad  Street. — This  enterprising  es- 
tablishment was  founded  many  years  ago,  and  in 
1884  Mr.  Boucher  became  the  proprietor.  He  is 
a  native  of  Claremont,  thirty-one  years  of  age. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  salesroom  and 
basement,  each  50x60  feet  in  dimensions.  The 
salesroom  is  finely  fitted  up,  and  is  furnished 
with  all  the  necessary  conveniences  for  the  display 
of  merchandise  and  the  conduct  of  the  business. 
The  stock  carried  comprise,  a  full  line  of  choice, 
staple  and  fancy  groceries,  and  all  goods  sold  by 
him  are  pure  in  quality  and  of  the  best  grades. 
The  line  of  leas,  coffees,  spices,  canned  goods, 
sugar,  syrups,  dried  fruits,  flour,  cheese,  butter, 
etc.,  is  purchased  directly  from  importers  and 
producers,  and  sold  at  the  lowest  prices.  Mr. 
Boucher  also  carries  constantly  in  stock  a  full  line 
of  provisions,  crockery,  glassware,  housekeeping 
goods  of  all  kinds,  confectionery,  cigars,  tobaccos, 
etc.,  and  popular  prices  prevail. 


C.  Jones  &  Co.,  Dealers  in  Hardware  and 
Groceries,  No.  2  Rand's  Block. — The  hardware 
and  grocery  establishment  of  Messrs.  C.  Jones  & 
Co.  has,  from  its  origin  in  1871,  always  been  a 
favorite  headquarters  for  supplies  in  its  line  of 
trade.  The  business  was  founded  under  its  pres- 
ent title  by  Messrs.  C.  Jones  and  E.  F.  Merihew 
sixteen  years  ago.  Mr.  Jones  retired  in  1875, 
leaving  Mr.  Merihew  sole  proprietor.  His  busi- 
ness premises  comprise  salesroom  and  basement, 
each  20x50  feet  in  dimensions,  with  outside  store 
houses  and  these  are  appropriately  fitted  up  and 
arranged.  The  stock  is  a  large  and  varied  one. 
It  embraces  teas  and  coffees  of  the  finest  brands, 
flour,  canned  goods  in  great  variety,  butter,  eggs, 
cheese,  spices,  fruits,  sauces,  table  delicacies  of 
every  description,  and  everything  usually  classed 
as  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  a  full  assortment  of 
builders'  and  general  hardware,  carpenters'  and 
machinists'  tools,  ready  mixed  paints,  white  lead, 
oils  and  varnishes,  glass,  putty,  etc.,  agricultural 
implements  of  all  kinds,  and  an  almost  endless 
variety  of  useful  house  furnishing  goods.  Prompt 
attention  is  given  to  all  orders.  Mr.  Merihew  is 
a  native  of  New  York  State. 


W.  B.  Ellis  &  Co.,  Clothing,  etc.,  No.  21 
Tremont  Square. — Among  the  large  and  prosper- 
ous mercantile  establishments  located  in  this 
popular  shopping  district  will  be  found  that  of 
Messrs.  W.  B.  Ellis  &  Co. ,  dealers  in  clothing, 
hats,  caps,  gent's  furnishing  goods,  trunks,  valises, 
robes,  furs,  etc.  This  business  was  started  under 
the  present  auspices  in  1878,  and  from  its  incep- 
tion has  been  uniformly  prosperous.  The  com- 
modious and  handsomely  appointed  store  is 
heavily  stocked  with  the  latest  novelties  and 
newest  styles  in  the  goods  above  enumerated. 
Messrs.  W.  B.  Ellis  and  W.  W.  Jefferson,  compos- 
ing the  firm,  are  gentlemen  of  sterling  business  tact 
and  enterprise,  and  by  their  able  and  popular 
management  they  have  reared  a  trade  which 
places  them  among  the  leading  merchants  in  their 
line  of  this  their  native  town. 


Rand  &  Rice,  Stoves,  Ranges  and  Furnaces, 
Plumbing  and  General  Jobbing,  No.  32  Pleasant 
Street. — For  the  past  thirty-five  years  the  estab- 
lishment of  Messrs.  Rand  &  Rice  has  controlled 
a  brisk  trade  in  its  line  throughout  Claremont  and 
the  county.  The  business  was  founded  by  the 
late  Mr.  S.  S.  Rand,  who,  two  years  ago,  was  suc- 
ceeded by  his  son,  Mr.  Fred  De  F.  Rand,  who  is  a 
native  of  Claremont,  and  who  was  brought  up  in 
the  business.  The  latter,  in  1887,  formed  a 
partnership  with  Mr.  J.  L.  Rice,  who  is  a  native 
of  Boscawen,  N.  H.  They  occupy  a  salesroom  and 
basement  each  of  which  is  30x50  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, and  at  the  rear  of  these  they  have  a  well 
equipped  workshop,  provided  with  all  necessary 
tools  and  appliances.  The  store  is  filled  with  a 
fine  stock  of  stoves,  heaters,  ranges  and  furnaces 
of  the  most  approved  styles,  and  house  furnish- 
ing goods  of  every  description,  all  of  which  are 
offered  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  Specialties 
are  made  of  the  Crawford  Grand  Range  and 
of  the  Magee  Stoves  and  Boynton  Furnaces. 
Plumbing,  gas  and  steam  fitting,  roofing,  etc., 
in  all  their  branches  are  executed  at  the  shortest 
notice  in  the  most  satisfactory  and  finished 
manner  by  competent  workmen. 


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